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Estimating fiber content of alfalfa in fields across Ohio
https://forages.osu.edu/news/estimating-fiber-content-alfalfa-fields-across-ohio
thinking about estimating neutral detergent fiber (NDF) in pure alfalfa stands and prepare for harvest ... common for many growers to base harvest decisions primarily on alfalfa maturity; however, variable ... weather conditions affect the rate of bud and flower development in alfalfa and this method can be ...
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Managing Forage Stands Damaged by Fall Armyworm
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for this pest and options for cotrol, see the articles posted HERE. Below are additional comments ... shows any feeding damage at all and is reasonably close to having enough growth for harvest, cut it as ... foot) and they are ¾-inch or larger, they will “harvest” the entire field for you while you sleep ...
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First Cutting Time is Approaching!
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flower development in alfalfa and this method can be inaccurate. Estimating fiber content before harvest ... May many producers will be making harvest decisions. It is common for many growers to base harvest ... can be valuable to producers for making harvest timing and storage decisions. Traditional laboratory ...
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Harvest & Storage
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detail, and being ready to harvest when the forage is at optimal nutritive value. Harvest and storage ... a resource for information on best management practices for harvesting and storing high quality forages. ... Making High Quality Baleage Useful Websites University of Wisconsin Harvest & Storage Resources ...
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Field Estimations of Alfalfa Fiber Content
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exact date to determine harvest of our first alfalfa crop. Research has shown % Neutral Detergent Fiber ... harvest decisions based on calendar date is unreliable. Many producers also base harvest decisions ... primarily on alfalfa maturity. Variable weather conditions affect the rate of bud and flower development in ...
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Alfalfa Quality Estimates for Ohio
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if weather permits. Grass fields are ready for harvest. In fact, orchardgrass is already flowering ... harvest high quality alfalfa in western Ohio! Date Location (county) Average NDF Stage 5/20/18 Auglaize ... development as warmer temperatures persist in the region. Producers should consider harvesting as soon as ...
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Dealing with Winter Injured Forage Stands
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The first step is to assess how extensive and serious is the damage. Review the article posted on ... spring barley, and Italian ryegrass planted as soon as possible now in early spring and harvested at the ... the damaged stand is harvested, the summer annual grasses will be a good choice. These include ...
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Fertilizing hay and pastures
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of K 2 O and 12 lbs of P 2 O 5 per ton of dry hay harvested. Fertilizer can be topdressed on hay or ... the first harvest and the remainder applied in the fall. The Ohio State University Extension has an ...
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How to Speed up Hay Drying
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survived and those are ready for harvest. Unfortunately, rainy weather has slowed harvest progress of the ... first harvest. Despite the need to harvest as soon as possible for decent quality forage, I strongly ... urge patience in waiting for soils to firm up before attempting to harvest, because driving equipment ...
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Steps to Speed Up Field Curing of Hay Crops
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The rainy weather in many regions of Ohio and surrounding states is making it difficult to harvest ... a little higher than the normal range for dry hay. Carefully follow the preservative manufacturer’s ... preservative effect will wear off over time. If baling on the wet side, watch those bales carefully! If hay is ...