Dairy: The pros and cons of late forage harvesting

Some farmers believe that it is advantageous to do their first cuts of hay as late as June 10. But dairy nutritionists and operators aiming to maximize production are not so sure

by DON STONEMAN

Bill French used to cut his first hay on the first day of June at the latest. Now, he leaves the flail harvester in the shed for another week.

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