This operation involves the cultivation of perennial, improved grasses, which are cut and baled for livestock consumption. The most common types of grass include Coastal Bermuda and Johnson Grass. These grasses are usually baled in the spring and early summer if irrigation is not available. If the land is irrigated, it may be baled up to the fall.
Requirements:
10 acres (pertains to acreage devoted only to the hay operation)
| Type Crop | Minimum Acres | Cultivation | Fertilization | Irrigation |
| Sudan | 10 | Annually | Yes | Dry or Irrigated |
| Oats | 10 | Annually | Yes | Dry |
| Johnson Grass | 10 | Annually | Yes | Dry |
| Coastal Bermuda | 10 | One Time | Yes | Dry or Irrigated |
Typical Management Practices:
- Fertilizing
- Weed Control
- Cutting
- Bailing
- Hauling
- Recording keeping
- Marketing
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