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Brome hay? - Hay & Forage Forum
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 …
Seeding Rates? - Hay & Forage Forum
Feb 25, 2016 · Hey, I'm new to this forum and new to farming. I have about 45 acres of hay fields that need to be seeded. I'm leaving the current stand of hay and using a no till drill. The current mix is …
Beginner Hay Farmer in VA&WV - Hay & Forage Forum
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 …
Dried Wrapped Hay Question | Hay & Forage Forum
Dec 16, 2022 · This is the first year I wrapped dried hay because I bought a wrapper last spring. After having let it sit in some cases since early June until now outside fully wrapped, it seems the hay …
hay bale size/weight chart - Hay & Forage Forum
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
Hay hauling and trailer size - Hay & Forage Forum
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. …
Small Square Hay Bale Dimensions/Size | Hay & Forage Forum
Feb 26, 2017 · So if that's the case, what are the most common small square hay bale dimensions made and sold (Length x Width x Height). Preferably, most common square bale dimensions below 50"L x …
Relative Humidity a Universal Truth for Hay Harvesting
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% …
Alfalfa-Grass mix - Hay & Forage Forum
Mar 13, 2013 · Hay is strictly for horsey people so thats why I throw in the alfalfa Why the alfalfa just thrown in with the a grass mix, and on poorly drianed soils. Is it a sales thing to sell grass hay to …