More on being ready for winter.

Posted by FreeRanger on September 15, 2006 at 09:00:58 from (130.47.34.2):

In Reply to: Grass height before making hay posted by kopeck on September 14, 2006 at 19:24:33:

I am in Southern Wisconsin and relatively new to making hay. Tom there is a concern here on leaving a "cover" or good growth on alfalfa. We call it "winter" kill when there is not enough snow cover before the deep freeze puts the frost in the ground. I don't think the true grasses have that problem. So can be cut later in the year than alfalfa. At least that is what I am believing.

If you have a healthy stand of alfalfa or grass then weeds are not an issue this far North. They can't compete with the repeated cuttings before going to seed. Farmers usually only grow alfalfa for three years before returning to the bean/corn rotation (which kills all weeds). I have fields of orchard grass/clover that are doing really well. I have completely stopped growing the beans/corn. My land is too small/steep/shallow. I now try to make money growing "horse hay". You can get a good premium for 100% grass (not weeds) small square bales. There are plenty of dairy farmers selling small squares of 100% alfalfa but few selling good quality grass bales. The horse people tend to dislike the alfalfa because it is too good for lazy horses.....makes them fat...

Replies:

• Re: More on being ready for winter. Hugh MacKay 14:31:26 09/15/06 (0)
• Re: More on being ready for winter. Allan In NE 09:22:20 09/15/06 (1)
  • Thanks, I am learning from you all. FreeRanger 14:18:56 09/15/06 (0)

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