Hay Identification

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Hay Identification
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Alfalfa Hay
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Alfalfa

• Oval leaves in groupings of 3
• Good alfalfa hay should have many visible leaves
  with some stems, usually wont see flower in
  alfalfa hay

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Timothy Hay
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Timothy Hay

• Identified by seed head

Seed Head
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Orchardgrass Hay
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Orchardgrass Hay (with seed heads)
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Orchardgrass

• Medium width leaf
• Leaves have prominent seam
• Good hay should have mostly leaves, some stem,
  may have some visible seed heads

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Bermuda Grass Hay
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Bermuda Grass
Seed heads

• Good hay should have thin leaves, some long
  stems, may have some seed heads visible

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Fescue Hay
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Fescue

• Broad, sturdy leaves
• Good hay should have mostly leaves, some stem,
  may have some visible seed heads

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Hay Judging
Rank the following alfalfa hay samples from best
to worst
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1
15
2
16
3
17
4
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1
2
19
3
4
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The correct placing is 2-3-1-4
Placings are based on amount of leaves, amount
of stems, color, overall appearance