Posted 9/11/2008 13:46 (#457529 - in reply to #456783) Subject: Leaf loss = less protein!
Leaves dry faster than the stems. Raking or tedding to get the windrow dry, knocks off leaves. The more your move the hay to dry it, the more leaves you loose.
Bill was correct in saying that loss of CP (crude protein) is due to loss of leaves.
Wet hay
