Kendall and Rebecca discuss haying in New England, emphasizing the importance of timing and quality. Carl Majewski, a forages and field crop specialist, explains the process of making hay, from mowing to baling, and highlights the significance of cutting grass at the right stage for optimal nutritional value. They discuss the benefits of growing grass in New England, and the importance of soil and hay testing to ensure quality feed. Kendall and Carl note the impact of weather on hay production and the need for proper storage and equipment maintenance.

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Carl Majewski: carl.majewski@unh.edu

Sarah Allen, Dairy Production State Specialist: sarah.allen@unh.edu

Some Hay Testing Options:

Dairy One: https://dairyone.com

Cumberland Valley Forage Lab: https://www.foragelab.com/

Equi-Analytical Hay Analysis: https://equi-analytical.com/

NH County Offices providing hay probes for use:

Hillsborough County – Kendall.kunelius@unh.edu

Rockingham County – Jesse.wright@unh.edu

Merrimack County – jessica.descoteaux@unh.edu

Carroll County – Olivia.saunders@unh.edu

Grafton County – heather.bryant@unh.edu

Sullivan County – seth.wilner@unh.edu

Coos County – william.hastings@unh.edu

Hay Testing Video: https://extension.unh.edu/resource/taking-hay-sample-video

Soil Testing Information and resources: https://extension.unh.edu/agriculture-gardens/pest-disease-growing-tools/soil-testing-services

Upcoming Extension workshops: https://extension.unh.edu/events

UNH Cooperative Extension: www.extension.unh.edu

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Kendall Kunelius – kendall.kunelius@unh.edu

Rebecca Dube – rebecca.dube@unh.edu