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Impact of Stubble Heights on Native Hay Meadows in Southeast Kansas

Authors

• • Junior I. Yasuoka
  • Kansas State University
• • Wendie Powell
  • Kansas State University, Wildcat Extension District
• • Walter H. Fick
  • Kansas State University
• • Bruno C. Pedreira
  • Kansas State University

Abstract

Management practices affect hay production in native meadows. The objective of this study was to evaluate how stubble heights affect forage yield and quality in a native meadow. Prescribed spring burns contribute to improving forage quality. Setting the stubble height at 3 inches resulted in high forage quality and had a low yield impact.

Keywords: biomass, management, hay production, residue

How to Cite: Yasuoka, J. I. , Powell, W. , Fick, W. H. & Pedreira, B. C. (2023) “Impact of Stubble Heights on Native Hay Meadows in Southeast Kansas”, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports. 9(2). doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.8449