Hay is grass, legumes, or other herbaceous plants that have been cut and dried to be stored for use as animal fodder, either for large grazing animals raised as livestock, such as cattle, horses, goats, and sheep, or for smaller domesticated animals such as rabbits [1] and guinea pigs.

May 21, 2023 · In some areas, May may be the ideal time to make the first cutting of hay, especially for cool-season grasses like Timothy or Orchard grass. However, in other areas with warmer climates or different types of forage, the ideal time for making hay may be late summer.

6 days ago · Discover the art of haying season: Learn how farmers strategize their cuttings based on climate and geography in the US and Canada. Explore the factors that influence the number of cuttings per season and find out when the best time to start is!

There’s never a quiet time of year for dairy farmers, but haying season can be especially busy. As the saying goes, “You have to make hay while the sun shines!” Haying may seem pretty straightforward, but to do it well, you need an intimate knowledge of your soils, plants, and animals. Here are the basics.

It’s getting close to that time of year: hay season. Making hay is a staple of many farmers’ and ranchers’ lives. We know when May comes around, it’s time to harvest and prepare for the colder months coming.

Oct 1, 2015 · Timing of final harvest of alfalfa in the fall is important to avoid damage to the stand. This time of year there are always questions on when that last cutting of hay could be made and still allow enough time to build root carbohydrate reserves in …

Make hay when the sun shines! These are the best days to cut hay. Making hay involves cutting, drying, and storing grass or other plants to create fodder for livestock. Proper timing and weather conditions are crucial for quality hay production.

Aug 6, 2024 · The influence that temperature and precipitation have on total season yields ultimately affect alfalfa and grass hay prices and market dynamics. These factors also impact pasture conditions and the time and rate at which farmers start feeding hay, which indirectly affects market activity as well.

6 days ago ·   Perfect hay-baling conditions can be hard to come by, especially with the unpredictability of late spring weather. That’s why it’s crucial to start preparing for the hay season at least a month before your first cutting. In this blog, we’ll outline the steps to ensure your equipment, fields, and storage are …

For this reason, it is best to begin preparing for the hay season at least a month before that first cutting is due. In this blog we’ll discuss the steps to be taken to ensure your equipment, fields, and barns are ready when the hay-making stars align.