G88-874 Management Tips for Round Bale Hay Harvesting, Moving, and Storage

Authors

John A. Smith, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Robert D. Grisso, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Kenneth Von Bargen, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Bruce Anderson, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

1988

Document Type

Article

Comments

© 1988, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska on behalf of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension. All rights reserved.

Abstract

This NebGuide discusses management of hay harvesting with a large round baler. Specific management practices are necessary to maintain hay quality and minimize hay loss during harvest, transportation and storage of large round bales.

Large round bale packaging systems allow one person to harvest, store and feed large quantities of hay for small as well as large acreages. Good management is required to maximize effectiveness. Losses in baling, transportation and storage of large round bales can far exceed the losses of rectangular bales unless the large round bale system is properly managed.