There is a significant increase in acres of new forage seedings. Many forage seedings are already in the ground. Ensure good seed-to-soil contact by preparing a firm seedbed. Forage inventories are exceptionally low for this time of year, with record high hay prices being reported.
Frost Damaged Alfalfa: A considerable amount of alfalfa was damaged by frost in April, although the severity of damage is variable. It takes a lot of frost to kill an alfalfa crown, so the majority of the crop should be fine, but anticipate some first cut yield reductions from delayed growth and development. For more information on frost damaged alfalfa refer to the following article.