There’s still time to fertilize summer hay meadows

By Ben Beckman, Nebraska Extension
May 11, 2021
May 11, 2021

Cutting meadow hay — Jolene Schlangen cut the second crop of meadow hay on Aug. 13. “It takes teamwork to put a crop up nicely,” said Dan Schlangen. Photo by Dan Schlangen.
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By Ben Beckman, Nebraska Extension

Do you need to grow more hay for next winter? One way to get that extra hay might be to fertilize your hay meadow this spring. There may still be time.

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