Drought—the very word strikes fear into livestock producers. Many believe their only options are to sell out or go broke. But Dr. Anibal Pordomingo, Senior Researcher at Argentina’s National Institute of Agricultural Research and longtime contributor to The Stockman Grass Farmer, provides a different perspective: drought can be managed, survived—and even profited from.

Drawing from cutting-edge research and his own experience running a 500-head beef operation in La Pampa, Argentina, Dr. Pordomingo shares battle-tested strategies to not only endure drought but emerge stronger.

Inside this book, you’ll discover:

• How to select deep-rooted grasses that thrive in dry conditions

• Alfalfa grazing techniques to reduce or eliminate bloat risk

• The power of pasture and cropping rotations for long-term resilience

• Drought-proofing with soybeans, grazing corn, and alternative forage sources

• How to turn excess hay into a windfall during dry years

• Why forage quality can actually improve in drought conditions

• Proactive strategies to prepare for and mitigate drought’s impact

Dry spells are inevitable—drought is part of the natural cycle. But by planning ahead, making strategic grazing decisions, and leveraging high-quality forage, you can not only survive but profit when others are forced to sell. With Drought!, you’ll gain the confidence and knowledge to build a grazing system that thrives in even the toughest conditions.

The Use of Stored Forages with Stocker & Grass-Finished Cattle

Maximizing Forage Efficiency for Profitable, Grass-Based Beef

Supplementing pastures with hay, silage, or haylage can be a strategic advantage—when done correctly. Unlike traditional cow-calf production, successfully finishing cattle to High Select/Low Choice on forage alone requires exceptional pasture management and superior forages.

In The Use of Stored Forages with Stocker and Grass-Finished Cattle, Aníbal Pordomingo—senior researcher at Argentina’s National Institute of Agriculture Research (INTA)—shares the practical strategies you need to determine when, why, and how to incorporate stored forages without replacing pasture as the foundation of your operation.

What You’ll Learn:

✅ Bridging seasonal gaps – How stored forages fill nutritional flat spots year-round.
✅ Efficient hay management – The best methods for stacking, feeding, and minimizing waste.
✅ Maximizing intake – How to double voluntary feed consumption for optimal weight gain.
✅ Seasonal supplementation – When to strategically feed during Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring.
✅ Managing wet & muddy conditions – Feeding strategies for extended periods of rain and poor ground conditions.

About the Author:

A leading expert in animal nutrition and forage-based beef production, Aníbal Pordomingo runs a 1,200-acre grazing operation in Argentina, finishing 240 steers and heifers per year in a 27-inch annual rainfall zone. His research in grass-fed beef quality and production systems has made him a trusted contributor to The Stockman Grass Farmer.

By optimizing stored forage use, you can boost efficiency, maintain animal performance, and enhance profitability—without compromising the integrity of grass-based production.