Field/Season

Cut when the
stand is ready.

Central Illinois forage follows the weather, not a slogan.

01The yearToday on the wheel

Now, typically—Central Illinois

Central Illinois forage follows the weather, not a slogan. First cut, a possible second, then the field goes quiet.

Quiet fieldOct – Mar

Spring growthApr – May

First cutLate May – Jun

RegrowthJul

Possible second cutJul – Aug

Going quietAug – Sep

A general pattern for the region, shown for orientation. Baloo does not publish a public calendar; the weather sets the real dates.

Then the field
goes quiet.