Grisso, Robert D.Gay, Susan WoodSmith, Ray Lee, 1962-Swisher, Jerry M., 1949-2014-06-102014-06-102009http://hdl.handle.net/10919/48870Hay 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.4 pagesapplication/pdfenVirginia Cooperative Extension materials are available for public use, re-print, or citation without further permission, provided the use includes credit to the author and to Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech, and Virginia State University.Extension publicationhttp://pubs.ext.vt.edu/442/442-105/442-105_pdf.pdfHayFire controlFire prevention