Ground moisture for hay making - Ask Extension
Hello,
Is there a way to test moisture in the ground to know when it is dry enough to cut, rake, and bale hay?
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Ground moisture for hay making #869296
Asked May 20, 2024, 3:00 PM EDT
Hello,
Is there a way to test moisture in the ground to know when it is dry enough to cut, rake, and bale hay?
Marion County Oregon
Expert Response
Hello Susie,
You can test soil moisture with a soil probe but I have not heard of using this measurement for determining what the moisture level is safe for haying. The publication,
Haymaking on the Westside, has some great advice on avoiding wet ground while cutting and drying hay.
You can test soil moisture with a soil probe but I have not heard of using this measurement for determining what the moisture level is safe for haying. The publication,
Haymaking on the Westside, has some great advice on avoiding wet ground while cutting and drying hay.
