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<blockquote data-quote="bandit80" data-source="post: 818683" data-attributes="member: 7956"><p>I have not heard of the ice/snow covered problem. </p><p></p><p>Couple things that are possible watchouts with sudan grass. One being prussic acid. When sudangrass is still short, it has a high content of prussic acid that can be fatal to cattle that are grazing it. Rule of thumb is don't graze until it is over 18 inches. </p><p></p><p>Second watchout is high nitrates when it is baled for hay. Sudangrass can be high in nitrates if it is grown in drought stressed conditions. Best thing is to have the hay tested after it is baled. I have had it happen where I have to feed another type of hay with the sudan to prevent a high nitrate condition. </p><p></p><p>With all that said, I generally let it get 3' tall before I mow it, and it does make great hay. Cows love it and will definitely clean it up good. I feel like I'm carrying a bologna sandwich through Ethiopia when I am feeding it. Works great in my area for hay following wheat or grazing. Can generally get two hay cuttings when planted after wheat. One in mid August, and a second in mid to late September.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bandit80, post: 818683, member: 7956"] I have not heard of the ice/snow covered problem. Couple things that are possible watchouts with sudan grass. One being prussic acid. When sudangrass is still short, it has a high content of prussic acid that can be fatal to cattle that are grazing it. Rule of thumb is don't graze until it is over 18 inches. Second watchout is high nitrates when it is baled for hay. Sudangrass can be high in nitrates if it is grown in drought stressed conditions. Best thing is to have the hay tested after it is baled. I have had it happen where I have to feed another type of hay with the sudan to prevent a high nitrate condition. With all that said, I generally let it get 3' tall before I mow it, and it does make great hay. Cows love it and will definitely clean it up good. I feel like I'm carrying a bologna sandwich through Ethiopia when I am feeding it. Works great in my area for hay following wheat or grazing. Can generally get two hay cuttings when planted after wheat. One in mid August, and a second in mid to late September. [/QUOTE]
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