April 2025 Hay Pellets

By Hay and Forage Grower

April 1, 2025

The first USDA Prospective Plantings report of the year pegged all harvested hay acres at 48.5 million acres for 2025, which is down 2% from total production in 2024. Corn planted for all purposes was pegged at 95.3 million acres in the same report, up 4.7% from last year’s total production. Of course, these estimates are expected to change as the year progresses.

• Here’s why grazing too soon can be detrimental to perennial forages.

• Seed cereal grains like oats to get a head start on forage supplies.

• These factors of water quality can affect herbicide efficacy.

• Use these methods to find forage moisture and improve ration management.