SE Manitoba | Grain Hay Cattle - 6/27/2016 14:02
I have a field of oats that I put out this spring with alfalfa and orchard grass, it looks really good but I have more than enough hay for my cattle this year but could use the straw, do you guys think it would hurt my hay stand if I watt and combine it or should I just go as I always have and bale it for hay?
You will reduce your future hay stand far more than you will gain by combining and baling the straw. The earlier you can get the oats off the better. I have done it both ways, leaving it was always very noticeable!! |