Watch regrowth for feeding injury also - spraying to control at this stage may be warranted to protect the second cut. And remember that hay cut at this early stage often takes longer to dry than you expect. If possible, give it an extra day to avoid spoilage of early cut dry hay. For producers with pasture, consider a nitrogen application after the first grazing. With the recent rain, this could potentially boost pasture production significantly in a year with little pasture available.
Next week is prime time to plant edible beans.
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