More hay cuttings depend on rain

Benjamin Herrold
Jun 23, 2023
Jun 23, 2023

Making hay — Midwestern producers are dealing with diminished hay production due to drought.
Photo by Benjamin Herrold

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Normally at this time of year producers are thinking about how they can get the most out of their second and third hay cuttings and maximize forage growth during the hot summer months. But this year many producers are facing drought, and hay crops have already been significantly reduced.

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