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- Hay Fire Prevention and ControlGrisso, Robert D.; Gay, Susan Wood; Smith, Ray Lee, 1962-; Swisher, Jerry M., 1949- (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009)Hay moisture concentration has a major effect on the microbial activity that can lead to hay fires. Therefore, hay should be cured to the proper moisture concentration prior to baling. Virginia Cooperative Extension recommends baling at a moisture concentration of 20 percent or less for small rectangular bales. Large rectangular or round bales should be baled at 18 percent moisture or less.
- Large Round Bale SafetyGrisso, Robert D.; Cundiff, John S.; Stone, Bruce; Smith, Ray Lee, 1962- (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009-05-01)Covers the safety aspects of equipment used in large round bale packages such as balers, front-end loaders, bale handling and transport devices.
- Management Tips for Round Bale Hay Harvesting, Moving, and StorageGrisso, Robert D.; Cundiff, John S.; Smith, Ray Lee, 1962- (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009-05-01)Hay harvesting with a large round baler requires practices that maintain hay quality and minimize hay loss.
- Planning Fencing Systems For Controlled GrazingGay, Susan Wood; Smith, Ray Lee, 1962-; Groover, Gordon E. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009-05-01)Discusses designing a fencing layout for controlled grazing.