Nathan Drewitz, Local Extension Educator - Crops, Stearns, Benton, and Morrison Counties
Buds are starting to form at the top of alfalfa canopies which means we are close to first cutting. While stands are shorter this year than usual, consider the tradeoffs with quality as we get into next week. For more information on managing the risks of first cutting check out this recent post here.
Alfalfa Harvest Alert for May 27th:
This program aims to encourage growers to be strategic with alfalfa hay crop harvest. Farmers should make decisions based on their specific feed and market needs and field observations. We also have a tool that contains all of the data from every county and farm that has participated in the Alfalfa Harvest Alert Program since 1997. Go to z.umn.edu/AlfalfaHarvestAlert to view that data. You can also get the most recent information through email by signing up at z.umn.edu/tricountysignup and clicking the "Hay Auction and Scissor Cut/Alfalfa Harvest Alert Information" box.
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