– Stan Smith, OSU Extension PA, Fairfield County
On May 1 of this year, not only were Ohio hay inventories down 55% from this time last year, but they were at their lowest since at least 1950. U.S. hay stocks were down 34 percent from a year ago and were the lowest May 1 stocks on record. Regardless of the hay crop we are able to put in the barn this year, forages will remain a valuable commodity as long as corn, soybean and wheat values remain high. A few weeks ago in this publication Rory Lewandowski discussed annual forages that could be planted now to supplement scarce forage supplies. As we look forward to wheat harvest beginning around the State over the next week or so, perhaps now is a good time to discuss another annual that fits Continue reading