Cutting hay when the seed head first appears is best for nutritional value For farming and ranching families, summertime often brings with it hay cutting. Knowing when to cut the hay is key for ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Indiana's second hay cutting is lower yielding, but higher in nutritional value than the first. Knowing this can help cattle producers decide on a feeding program and supplement ...

Second-cutting fescue makes quality hay when stems and seed heads were cut earlier. Farmers cutting fescue hay don’t get many second chances to make quality hay. This is a one-in-five year, says Craig ...

Livestock producers looking for a less expensive winter supplement this year should consider alfalfa for its nutritional ...

Although it seems like winter was only a few weeks ago and spring planting was just completed, it’s already time for the first hay harvest of the year. Wilma Trujillo, agronomist for the Colorado ...

“By knowing exactly what nutrients your forage provides, you can fine-tune rations, avoid toxicity risks and stretch your ...

Lawrence said the bales were worth about $75 each. Now, he says he’ll be lucky to get $5 a pop. Growing new hay this late in the season is virtually out of the question, and buying new hay to feed ...