hay field Articles
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Comparison of runoff quantity and quality under annual cropping and forages
Conversion from annual cropping to perennial forages may be a beneficial management practice (BMP) to reduce runoff quantity and improve surface water quality. Runoff variables were determined in two 30 ha producer's fields over 4 years (2004–2007) using a rainfall simulator. Field 1 was cropped to barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) in 2004 and then an alfalfa (Medicago sp.) and grass mix used for ...
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Ergot alkaloid concentrations in tall fescue hay during production and storage
Common tall fescue [Lolium arundinaceum (Schreb.) Darbysh. = Schedonorus arundinaceus (Schreb.) Dumort.] is infected with a fungus that produces ergot alkaloids, a class of compounds associated with fescue toxicosis. The objective of this research was to monitor the change in concentrations of ergot alkaloids from time of clipping through storage of tall fescue hay. A 2-yr field study was ...
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Providing Grain Storage for Farms, Agriculture Operations and Businesses
Grain handling, storage and drying equipment is needed on many farms, large agriculture operations and some commercial businesses. K & S Millwrights has worked with various types of locations across the seven state Midwest area of Minnesota, Wisconsin, South Dakota, North Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, and Illinois since ...
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Maxilator: Hay Handling Equipment for American Farmers
Maxilator Equipment offers products and solutions for the American farmer. Every working industry looks for more efficient and innovative ways to improve their production. The farming industry is no exception. Farmers want to save time and money, especially on fuel and labor. Who is Maxilator? Handling hay bales requires hard work! A task that is time-consuming and backbreaking work. ...
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Plastic Disease: You Need To Remove Net Wrap From Hay Bales
Why Do Farmers Use Net Wrap? Ever wonder how hay is Stored in Cattle Fields? Farmers use Net Wrap, which is often made out of plastic or twine. Plastic Net wrap and twine are used to hold Hay Bales together until it is time to feed cattle. It is a quick and convenient way to gather, load, and unload Hay Bales. In fact, when stored and applied properly, Net Wrap can maintain most of ...
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