Extension Calling: advice for the farm, garden, and home - Weather Extremes = Hard Decisions on the farm

Weather Extremes = Hard Decisions on the farm

07/14/24 • 26 min

Extension Calling: advice for the farm, garden, and home

The lack of rain and heat has impacted our cool season grasses. If you're looking at a lost second cut of hay or stalled growth in the pasture, it's time to look at how the rest of the year is going to play out. Avoid overgrazing pastures to eek out the summer. Feeding hay is a better way to put weight on right now. Then, look at how that extra hay is going to impact your bottom line.

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