North central Mo. Back pasture ( fescue ) was baled in the beginning of July. With the good weather we had this summer I noticed the field had grown a lot by Sept. (but no seed heads on the fescue) The field has never been cut twice in one year. Because of that, in Sept-Oct what Blue Stem grass that is there is taller than the fescue and seeds out in the fall. I have noticed more and more Blue stem in the pasture every year.
So here's my question.
If i was to bale this pasture in mid Sept. to keep the Blue stem from seeding would the hay that is baled have any nutritional value?
Would the cutting and baling in Sept. affect the yield the following July?
Thanks in advance for all advice.
So here's my question.
If i was to bale this pasture in mid Sept. to keep the Blue stem from seeding would the hay that is baled have any nutritional value?
Would the cutting and baling in Sept. affect the yield the following July?
Thanks in advance for all advice.