Exceptional Hay Cutting A Guide to Maximizing Yield

I much prefer second cutting hay over first cutting. More blades, less stem and the cattle seem to relish it and clean it up. Today I'm starting first cutting hay. I explain the basics of how the machinery works and how to cut hay while I'm at work cutting the first ... COLUMBIA, Mo. – It's time to make the first cutting of hay in Missouri, says University of Missouri Extension state forage specialist Craig ... An important, yet often overlooked, way to determine when to cut is what quality of hay is needed on the operation. DAFWA's research has shown that the best time to cut hay is when plants are at the watery ripe (Z71) stage. Dr Malik said cutting hay ... Oxbow's Prime Cut Hay offers the dental & digestive health benefits your pet needs along with the taste & texture they want. Find a retailer near you today. Second or third cutting is usually best. There's a few reasons. Everything grows fast in late spring/early summer, and it's wet, raining every ... The first cut of hay is usually in the late spring or early summer. The grass will continue to grow after the first cutting. It uses sugars and starches to fuel ... 2nd cut timothy hay has a balanced leaf-to-stem ratio with a slightly sweet taste and softer, flexible texture. 1st and 2nd cut hay can be fed separately to ... Hay season 2024 is officially here. We started out cutting our biggest field. Last year we drilled it with Marshall Rye Grass and fertilized ...