Browsing by Author "Swisher, Jerry M., 1949-"

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    Dairy loafing lot rotational management system
    Swisher, Jerry M., 1949-; White, Harlan E.; Carr, Scott B., 1934- (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 1994)
    Discusses the benefits and concerns of a dairy "loafing lot". Describes how to develop a loafing lot and management of the lot by rotation.
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    Hay Fire Prevention and Control
    Grisso, 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.