Extension specialists with the University of Missouri say recent rains and short-term August weather forecast should benefit cool season grasses.
“I think we’re already starting to see recovery.”
Regional Agronomy Specialist Rusty Lee says 40% of the growth for cool season grasses happens in the fall and a nitrogen application in the next two weeks can jumpstart fescue growth.
“A producer today has an opportunity to spend up to $40 per nitrogen per acre and pick up the equivalent of one big round bale.”
Lee says with today’s hay prices, that is a positive.
