Commonly used plants for hay include mixtures of grasses such as ryegrass (Lolium species), timothy, brome, fescue, Bermuda grass, orchard grass, and other species, depending on region. Hay may also include See more

Methods and the terminology to describe the steps of making hay have varied greatly throughout history, and many regional variations … See more

Modern hay production often relies on artificial fertilizer and herbicides. Traditionally, manure has been used on hayfields, but … See more

Hay requires protection from the weather, and is optimally stored inside buildings, but weather protection is also provided in other ways involving outdoor storage, either in haystacks or in large tight bales (round or rectangular); these methods all depend on the … See more

Hay or grass is the foundation of the diet for all grazing animals, and can provide as much as 100% of the fodder required for an animal. Hay is … See more

Early methods
Columella in his De re rustica describes the usual haying process of the early Roman Empire.
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Small square bales are made in two main variations. The smaller "two tie" (two twines to hold the bale together) or larger "three-tie" (three … See more