Tag: hay
Baling technology continues to progress
The history of hay baling is long and varied, but manufacturers have made countless improvements to the technology over the years.
What to do if a hay fire occurs
In the event of a fire or hay smoldering, a fire department should be contacted immediately. However, there are ways you can reduce the damage.
How to prevent hay fires
Most hay fires occur within the first six weeks after baling. Moisture content is the main factor that causes hay and straw to spontaneously combust.
Avoid botulism, listeriosis risks in small grain baleage
Now is the time to review management practices to prevent possible botulism and listeriosis health risks associated with poor quality small grain baleage.
Small changes can accomplish big goals
Set long-term goals for improvement by making changes to your daily routines.
How to hay test for efficient winter feeding
How do you know how much hay, grain, and pasture your animals need? A hay test is a great place to start.
Feeding hay for winter needs
Learn more about the factors that cause hay nutrient degradation — some can be lowered.
Sit back, relax and educate yourself
Learn more about keeping your pastures healthy post-harvest and planning for the ensuing planting season.
Precision technology can also improve hay production
Hay makes up the No. 3 commercial crop in the U.S., and can greatly benefit from precision technology.
Too late for herbicide: Farmers need to control toxic cressleaf groundsel
It looks like a field of mustard, but it's not. And livestock producers pay attention: Cressleaf grounsel is toxic to cattle, horses, goats and sheep -- and humans.
