Timothy hay field must be reseeded in Rhode Island
7/24/2022 3:49:19 AM
CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
AFFECTED AREAS:
Rhode Island
Warwick, RI
Washington County, RI
Westerly, RI
Start Date: 7/22/2022
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A timothy hay field in Rhode Island was so dry from drought that the field will have to be reseeded because it will not recover. Rain has not fallen since May, and the first cut of hay was 30% below normal.
The orchard grass, which ought to be two feet in height was maybe an inch tall, but it was green.
Given the lack of rain, water restrictions were in effect for parts of South Kingstown and Narragansett. Warwick has announced similar measures.
The Providence Journal (R.I.), July 22, 2022
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