Since it is "the neighbor's" and they "want" it done.......go do it.
If it were mine, I'd wait until after frost so as not to deplete the root reserves of critical nutrients needed for winter survival. The first frost is not the most reliable indicator of the last cutting date either. It takes two nights of 27 degrees or lower to effectively shut down the plant. Generally speaking, after this you can cut and harvest the crop without "too much" detrimental effect. There are always exceptions to the rule....some stands survive wonderfully, others.....not so good. What is your average first frost date where you live? If it's within 2 weeks or less, you won't give up much quality by waiting. Weather of course (by then) can be challenging.
It basicly boils down to "do they need the hay"? If yes, then cut it. If "maybe or no"...then don't.
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