First cutting and crop fertility strategies and resources
Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY has released two new fact sheets with resources and strategies for a successful spring season.
Fertilizer prices continue to rise with no relief in immediate site. With a slowly warming spring that has seen snow and wet weather, manure applications in many locations have been delayed. As manure trucks and pumps start moving to relieve pressure on storages, and corn planting starts, keep a few of these strategies in mind to maximize manure nutrients and minimize fertility costs in a challenging economic year. Spring 2022 crop fertility considerations fact sheet is a collaboration between Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY Nutrient Management and Environmental Sustainability Specialist Kirsten Workman and Forage Specialist Joe Lawrence and offers resources.
First cutting of a perennial hay crop offers the opportunity to capture high quantity and quality but timely harvest can be met with a number of obstacles. First cutting: Resources for success in 2022 by Joe Lawrence provides links to several currently available resources to aid in successful decision-making for the upcoming season. Topics include:
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Harvest safety
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Monitor fields to optimize first cut yield and quality
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Maintain quality through the harvest process
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Manage storage to minimize losses
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