Haymakers see a good first cutting

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Above, Cottonwood hay grower Ivar Amen holds a fistful of alfalfa to check it for dryness. Below, Miguel Torres of Alturas-based Brent Dolby Hay rakes a field in Cottonwood that had been cut.

California hay producers say they're getting good tonnage out of their first cuttings. For my story, check CapitalPress.com soon.