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Jan 17, 2020 · My hay operation is small, (vegetables are our primary crops, but started putting up hay bc we always had the equipment and the hay works in nicely with rotations) approx. 30 acres and do …

Jan 18, 2014 · I have heard some of y'all mention brome hay before but what exactly is it? Does it make good hay and what does it yield? How does it compare to orchard grass? The reason I ask is I …

Jul 1, 2015 · Anyone have a chart or document that shows the average weight of a bale given a particular size? Ex 4x5 RB = 750lbs 3x4x7 = 1,000 lbs If so, can you please post it up? Thanks

Dec 26, 2012 · Depends on what you can dusty too, any hay short of silage will produce dust but abnormal dust is usually mold spores from wet hay. A very slight pat with your hand on a moldy bale …

Aug 30, 2013 · The equation changes if the hay is only there for bulk and the necessary food value is being provided via grain feed, manufactured stock food or out of high protein pastures. Although in …

Dec 18, 2022 · Hello everyone, I’m brand new, and excited to join this community and learn about hay farming. I’m here to ask questions that’s probably been asked 1000s of time on this site. My wife and …

Feb 26, 2018 · Okay, here is a question for some of you with a bit more experience than me at hauling hay in volume. I have a customer for some hay this spring that will be coming significant distance. …

Jun 6, 2011 · Here is one universal truth for hay. Relative Humidity 90% RH the hay will have no lower than 40% Moisture. The magic moisture for raking. 70% RH the hay will be no lower than 18 to 20% …

Dec 15, 2015 · Moderators please move this thread if its in wrong subforum. Thanks for taking a minute to look at this thread. Pre-apologize if it offends anyone in any way. I got a call from a friend who is …