Short windows for alfalfa harvest can be tricky
Continued rain this year is a blessing to keep pastures and fields growing and green. However, short drying windows may make alfalfa harvest tricky.The timing and amount of rain is important. Legumes like alfalfa are more impacted by leaf shatter from raking or turning than grasses. A bit of moisture on new hay before drying has minimal impact, but heavy rain (>1 inch) can cause up to 10% of…