Success StoryHigh Moisture Hay Bale Wrapping



High Moisture Hay Bale Wrapping

Author: Daniel Carpenter

Planning Unit: Hardin County CES

Major Program: Forages

Plan of Work: Enhancement of Crop Profitability

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

Two years ago, our local Conservation District utilized Ag Development Funds to purchase two in-line hay bale wrappers for LaRue County farmers to use. There was interest in them at the time but still a lot of questions. LaRue County Agricultural agent went out and sampled 45 different lots of wrapped hay to show some local numbers on the importance of hay quality, especially in regards to wrapped hay. UK forage specialist Jimmy Henning came to present to a crowd of 50 producers and share local haylage numbers along with statewide numbers. Several attendees were already wrapping hay and had questions about their practices. Two different farmers who have never wrapped hay before talked to me after the meeting and said they planned to wrap a summer annual this year. Our conservation district is considering adding another wrapper since they've seen a continued increase in hay wrapping.  






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