Figure 2. Temperature of round bale alfalfa hay from summer (16% moisture) and fall (20% moisture) cuttings relative to the ambient air temperature during the first few days after baling.

Dehydrated alfalfa is a processed form of alfalfa that undergoes dehydration to remove moisture, making it lightweight and easy to store while preserving its nutritional content. It is widely used in ...

Kansas hay market report for the week ending June 21, according to the Kansas Department of Agriculture-USDA Market News ...

“Without testing the moisture level of the hay in the field, producers have to guess when the hay is ready to bale,” Lauer says. “The Windrow Hay Moisture Tester takes the guesswork out of this forage ...

Too little moisture can make it difficult to pack the silage tightly and will allow oxygen to collect within the plant material. This will lead to more rapid nutrient deterioration. Getting hay dry ...

With most Arkansas cotton in the ground, growers are now contending with high soil moisture and the prospect of stunted plants if things don’t dry out soon.