Small grain hay or silage harvesting

By Todd Whitney, Nebraska Extension
May 11, 2021
May 11, 2021

Small grain harvest — Oat harvest begins in northeastern South Dakota in late July.
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By Todd Whitney, Nebraska Extension

Cooler temperatures have slowed spring pasture growth, delayed crop planting and limited cover crop production. So, cattle producers needing forage may consider harvesting small grains such as wheat, rye, triticale and oats as hay or silage.

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