After the first hay cutting, the timing of second and even third cuttings — as well as how much hay farmers get from those — can have some variation based on weather conditions and the type of hay.

All haymakers want their hay to dry quickly. Obviously, drying hay quickly helps avoid rain damage to the hay, but there are other reasons fast drying is important. Good timing and proper equipment ...

"It is important to shelter hay from losses associated with weathering," said Larry Redmon with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. "A simple pole barn is estimated to pay for itself in four to ...

After a cutting of hay, how long producers wait to cut again can depend on the type of hay as well as weather conditions. After the first hay cutting, the timing of second and even third cuttings — as ...