Hay Season In Full Swing, Rain Both Positive And Negative
The abundance of rain this spring and summer has helped hay production, but hurt the harvesting process. Overton County Ag Extension Agent Jason Garrett said the rain delayed the spring crop harvest. Garrett said cool season grasses are better when harvested earlier because of their nutrients. “Everybody was behind,” Garrett said. “Which affected the quality […]
Proper Hay Storage Key In Making Most Of Crop
Proper hay storage is one of the most important things farmers can do to save their crops and make the most of their investments. That’s according to Warren County Agricultural Extension Agent Heath Nokes. Nokes said that many times he sees hay stored outside or improperly in barns, which can lead to a crop loss […]
Putnam Fire Department Responds To Burgess Falls Road Hay Barn Fire
Putnam County Fire Department responded to an enflamed hay barn on Burgess Falls Road near Williams Lane on Sunday. Captain Coty Nash said that the owners of the property are out of town. He said that passersby noticed that the barn was on fire and called 911. Nash said that the cause of the fire […]
Farmers Expecting Good Hay Crop This Year
Experts say good weather and a good spring season has led to a great hay crop for the Upper Cumberland. Warren County Agricultural Extension Agent Heath Nokes said that most farmers he has spoken with is either already harvesting or just about to harvest their hay. “Turned up a little dry now, but we had […]
Rainfall in 2020 Creates Strong Hay Supply For Winter
The Upper Cumberland should not experience a hay shortage this year, thanks to a good rainfall and late frost. Overton County UT-Ag Extension Agent Jason Garrett said Summer droughts have pushed hay feeding earlier into October the past two years. However, he said things have lined up in 2020 to keep cattle in good shape […]
