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Bookmark or Share- 7 Tips for Growing Quality Hay - Successful FarmingHere are seven steps to help you produce a quality alfalfa yield: 1. Choose an appropriate field. Soil pH should be in the 6.5 to 7 range for vigorous alfalfa growth, Anderson says. Ideally, you'd choose a field that you already know hasn't struggled with weed issues in the past.
- Hay Farming Essentials: A Comprehensive Guide to Growing HayHere are the steps we recommend you take before you start farming hay: Choose the perfect field to grow your plants on; Plant the perfect seed variety for you; Check the weather at all times; Cut the plants at the perfect time, when their nutritional value is skyrocketing; Start up the drying process; Be smart about the bale storage; How Hard ...
- Caring for Hay Fields - AGCO FarmLifeDrought, too much rain, disease, insects, weeds, even normal wear and tear can all take a toll on your hay fields. Thankfully, there are off-season practices you can use to get your forages back in shape.
- Improving Pastures and Hayfields [fact sheet] | ExtensionBy adjusting soil pH and fertility, managing weeds, and if necessary, reintroducing desirable forage species, you can often make such areas productive again without plowing and reseeding. Your goals for your pastures and hayfields dictate what measures you will take.
- How To Grow Quality Hay - Hobby FarmsGrowing quality hay requires a combination of weed-free fields and good weather. One of the keys to growing quality hay is harvesting it at the appropriate time, before the seeds of grass hay mature and before legume plants bloom.
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