Hay Window Dashboard

Hay Operations Find the best cut-to-bale window by location, crop, bale type, dew, rain timing, and drying conditions.

Forecast-based planning only. Confirm actual field conditions and hay moisture before cutting, raking, or baling. Version 2026.07.07.

How to use this tool

Add a ZIP, town, or current location.
Set bale type, preservative, hay type, conditioning, and stand/yield.
Compare Best start, Approx. bale, Confidence, Exit risk, and Crop status.
Use the operation plan and dew/drying sections as planning guidance, then confirm moisture in the field.

Send feedback Updated July 7, 2026

Mode Probe moisture % EMC temp F EMC RH % Base days Rain max in Risk Equipment Stand Yield t/ac

If entered, tonnage overrides Stand: under 1 ton/ac = light crop; 1-2 tons/ac = moderate; 2-3 tons/ac = heavy; 3+ tons/ac = very heavy.

Bale type Preservative Hay type Conditioned