Late July rainfall could give hay farmers another harvest come fall
While many were thankful for the rain and stretch of cooler than average temperatures, the agricultural industry, in particular, could see noticeable benefits going forward, specifically when it comes to hay production.
“Reworking the ground is harder. You know, you think with the drought, you get in that field, and it’ll be dry. Well, it turns to powder, and then you can’t get it to the right density for the right crop,” said Smith. “Let’s say in 2021, when I took over, I got five cuttings that year, in the wet year, on every field. In the past two years, with the drought, I’ve gotten, if I’m lucky, two cuttings.
“It sort of refuels the next cutting of hay production, and so it’s really going to boost supplies and should lead to some lower prices as well,” said Dr. David Anderson, professor and extension economist with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
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