Cattle producers in some parts of the country had to adjust quickly from too dry to too wet this year. Hay that gets rained on while it’s still in the windrow will lose nutritional value, but if it’s ...

YORK COUNTY, Pa. — York County farmers and firefighters have been dealing with a string of barn fires over the past few weeks, with experts warning that wet hay is a major factor driving the blazes.

Ask five farmers how much their hay bales weigh, and you’ll probably get five different answers — none of which are backed up by a scale ticket. “That’s because most folks think they know their bale ...