Making Hay Without Sunshine

Choices Available for Best Way to Harvest, Store Wet Hay

Excessive rains with little dry weather in between and muddy field conditions have left many growers far behind their normal alfalfa cutting schedule, according to Bruce Anderson, professor of agronomy at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. (Photo by David L. Hansen)
Excessive rains with little dry weather in between and muddy field conditions have left many growers far behind their normal alfalfa cutting schedule, according to Bruce Anderson, professor of agronomy at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. (Photo by David L. Hansen)
This spring's excessive rainfall left many alfalfa growers faced with delayed cuttings and wet hay. A University of Nebraska professor offered some tips on what to do with wet hay.

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