Explain Hay Storage and Field Feeding Strategy
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What happens here
The farmer explains his strategy for field storage and feeding. He emphasizes that the hay bales are intentionally left uncovered in rows. This method (thatch, net-wrapped bales) allows water to shed, preventing significant spoilage. He uses a Greg Judy Bale Unroller to feed the hay, strategically placing it in bare spots or areas with sparse nutrition to enrich the soil. This process, combined with annual liming to correct soil pH, turns hay waste into nutrient-rich fertilizer, improving pasture quality and avoiding the high cost and soil compaction associated with building a hay barn.
Goal: Justify the chosen hay storage and feeding method for soil improvement and cost efficiency
Tools and materials
- Four-wheeler — Pulling the bale unroller
- Greg Judy Bale Unroller Greg Judy — Unrolling hay bales across the pasture for cattle feeding and fertilization
- Lime Spreader Truck — Spreading lime on the pasture to correct soil pH
- Agricultural Lime — Correcting soil acidity
- Round Hay Bales — Winter feed and soil enrichment