Editor’s note: The following was written by Craig Sheaffer, University of Minnesota Extension forage agronomist, Krishona Martinson, Extension equine specialist, Troy Salzer, Extension educator, David Nicolai, Extension educator-crops, and Kabita Poudel, graduate student, for the Minnesota Crop News website April 2.
Outlook for spring and summer grazing in 2024
Relative changes in grass forage yield and quality with increased maturity. Often, harvesting or grazing at or just before stem elongation is a compromise to balance forage yield and quality. For hay making, grasses are typically harvested between the boot and flowering stage of maturity.
