Forage Extension Program
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Forage Timely Tips for May

  • Start hay harvest for quality forage. Consider making baleage to facilitate timely cutting
  • Start hay harvests for quality forage. Consider making baleage to facilitate timely cutting.
  • Seed warm season grasses for supplemental forage once soil temperature is at 60 F.
  • Clip, graze, or make hay to prevent seedhead formation.
  • Use temporary electric fencing to subdivide larger pastures.
  • Scout pastures for summer annual weeds and control when small.
  • Rotate pastures based on height not time.
    • Cool season (start 10” – stop 4”)
    • Warm season (start 24” and stop 8”)

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1100 Nicholasville Rd. N-222 Ag Science Bldg North Lexington, KY 40546-0091