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Harvest Schedule
The harvest schedule varies significantly by states, climates, and crops across the United States.
Washington State Harvest
In Washington, the length of the harvest and when the harvest starts varies by crop.
- Alfalfa Hay Harvest: March through November
- Timothy Hay Harvest: June through October
- Blue Grass Harvest: July through August
- Oat Hay Harvest: July through August
- Sudan Hay Harvest: July through August
Timothy Hay | Alfalfa Hay | Straw | |
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Nutritional Value | Higher in Fiber Content | Higher in protein and calcium content | low in nutritional value |
Digestibility | Less Digestible | Highly Digestible | Less Digestible |
Suitable for different animals | Better for adult animnals that require a diet high in fiber | better for young and growing animales, pregnant or lactating animals, and animals that require higher protein levels | Suitable as bedding material, not recommended as a sole diet |
Price | Generally less expensive | Generally more expensive | leaset expensive option |
Taste and palatability | slightly earthy flavor | Sweeter and more palatable | Not usually consumed as a food source |
Washington State Harvest
In Washington, the length of the harvest and when the harvest starts varies by crop.
- Alfalfa Hay Harvest: March through November
- Timothy Hay Harvest: June through October
- Blue Grass Harvest: July through August
- Oat Hay Harvest: July through August
- Sudan Hay Harvest: July through August
Oregon Harvest Season
In Oregon, the length of the harvest and when the harvest starts varies.
- Alfalfa Hay Harvest: March through November
- Timothy Hay Harvest: June through October
- Blue Grass Harvest: July through August
- Oat Hay Harvest: July through August
- Sudan Hay Harvest: July through August
The pacific Southwest Harvest
With more year round sunshine, the pacific southwest has longer harvest season.
- Alfalfa Hay Harvest: March through November
- Timothy Hay Harvest: June through October
- Blue Grass Harvest: July through August
- Oat Hay Harvest: July through August
- Sudan Hay Harvest: July through August
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3-Tie Hay Harvest
Watch the video to see how 3-Tie Hay is harvested, from swathing and raking to baling and stacking.
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Timothy Hay | Alfalfa Hay | Straw | |
---|---|---|---|
Nutritional Value | Higher in Fiber Content | Higher in protein and calcium content | low in nutritional value |
Digestibility | Less Digestible | Highly Digestible | Less Digestible |
Suitable for different animals | Better for adult animnals that require a diet high in fiber | better for young and growing animales, pregnant or lactating animals, and animals that require higher protein levels | Suitable as bedding material, not recommended as a sole diet |
Price | Generally less expensive | Generally more expensive | leaset expensive option |
Taste and palatability | slightly earthy flavor | Sweeter and more palatable | Not usually consumed as a food source |
Harvest Schedule
The harvest schedule varies significantly by states, climates, and crops across the United States.