Suggestions on caring for wet and soggy hay

RBC I Rain this year has been wonderful for the recovery of drought-damaged range land, but not all hay was put up in great shape. Remember, when plants are cut for hay, they do not immediately die.
Dry matter loss of 5 percent per inch of rain is possible. As long as moisture is above 40 percent, they will continue to respire (exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide) a process that burns energy. This can lead…