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Efficient Hay Storage Techniques for Minimal Losses

Learn the impact of weather on hay storage, baling moisture levels, and the importance of proper equipment. Discover key methods to reduce storage losses and maximize efficiency. Consider building ownership costs for long-term savings.

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Efficient Hay Storage Techniques for Minimal Losses

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  1. Lecture 25 Hay Storage

  2. Impact of weather... Baling moisture % = 18 - 22%  older equipment used to "shut you down"  new equipment does not...  deterioration occurs above 105o F  mold & heat generation occur 113-150o F  spontaneous combustion 150o F and above

  3. Reducing Storage Losses • well drained area •  on rock (large) •  on tires     Allow air to move •  on palates •  North - South Orientation - solar penetration •  rows - 3 feet apart •  minimizes losses to 5-10% / year... •  Cover with bonnet or tarp - 5-10% reduction •  divert water •  dry access important too. •  Expected Annual losses 1. Inside bale - 3 - 5 % DM loss 2. Outside bale 15-18 % DM loss

  4. Storage in a building • Expected losses... •  1.  2-5% - 9 months  2.  8% - 12 months •  Building Considerations •  minimum 2' wider than bale width... •  minimum 2' clearance to lower cord •  pyramid stacking - "squat" •  may only require roof •  economics - savings; $/sq. Ft for purchase • $/ton 15% 20% 40 1.85 2.46 50 2.30 3.08 60 2.77 3.69 80 3.69 4.92

  5. Building Ownership costs must be considered • depreciation (5%) •  interest (9%) •  insurance ( .3%) •  taxes (1%) •  Total = 16% 1000 # bale —> 80 # / sq. ft. •  stacking against walls/poles •  force considerations

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