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This time of year, pop-up showers and storms are a risk to hay that has been mowed but not yet baled. Keep an eye on weather forecasts and understand how different types of rainfall affect cut hay, says MU Extension agronomist Hunter Lovewell. (Photo by Linda Geist.)

Crops, Forage Crops, Hay Range Pasture

Is rained-on hay still good?

Rained-on hay likely is less digestible with lower yields, respiration and microbial breakdown of the plant tissue. Read More