Timing, height vital for last hay cutting

Benjamin Herrold
Aug 28, 2026
Aug 28, 2026

hay field — In general, farmers want to leave enough time between a final hay cutting and the first killing frost.
IFT photo by Benjamin Herrold

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As summer nears its finish, many farmers are making decisions on when to take a last cutting of hay and which pastures to let grow as stockpiled forage for grazing later.

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