Traditionally, forage stands are terminated in the fall so that a good seedbed can be established and the sod root system has some time to decompose. Barry Yaremcio, beef and forage specialist at the Ag-Info Centre, says hay stands can also be terminated in the spring.
A fact sheet answering many questions about spring termination of hay land is available on Alberta Agriculture’s website under Frequently Asked Questions. For more information, you can also call the Ag-Info Centre at 310-FARM (310-3276).
And a reminder you can listen to Call of the Land on your mobile device using the new Call of the Land App. It’s available for free from iTunes and the Google Play Store.
Source: Agriculture and Rural Development