Abstract

A simple system is described that uses a hinged metal baling unit and a hydraulic press to make 4.0 x 4.3 x 5.3 inch wire-tied, laboratory- scale, hay bales. A comparison of densities of conventional, small, alfalfa bales (15x18x37 inches) and laboratory bales was made over a wide range of moisture levels (15 to 36%) and conventional bale densities (10 to 25 lb/ft3). Laboratory bale densities were regressed against conventional bale densities and agreement was excellent. The system is inexpensive to build and easy to use and can be reproduced easily.

Keywords: Cattlemen's Day, 1993, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution, no. 93-318-S, Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service), 678, Beef, Hay, Bale, Laboratory-scale, Alfalfa

How to Cite:

Coblentz, W., Fritz, J. & Bolsen, K., (1993) “A laboratory system for modeling hay storage”, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports 1(1), 27-33. doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2091