BALING ALFALFA HAY. 



A few men report success in baling alfalfa right 

 from the windrow or cock in the field, then piling 

 it loosely in such manner that air circulates freely 

 between the bales. Most experiments with baling 

 alfalfa hay from the field have been unsuccessful. 



To cure the hay in the field as well as one can, then 

 to stack or put in the mow for a month, or till it has 

 gone safely through its sweat, is the only sure way 

 of getting hay ready for the baler. 



Where a little salt has been used, say 10 Ibs. to a 

 ton of hay, the leaves will hold on a little better dur- 

 ing the baling process. 



Air Circulation. There is a new machine making 

 a round bale with a hole through it lengthwise. This 

 baler is meant for use in the field. It is claimed that 

 with this bale there is less mold than with the square 

 bale. I hope the claim may prove well founded. 

 Dealers prefer small bales of alfalfa. 



In storing baled hay set the bales on edge, as 

 brick are set up, and allow some space between bales 

 so that air can penetrate. Never lay bales on the 

 ground ; have a circulation of air always under them 

 and around them. It is said to be much better in 

 loading cars to set the bales up edgeways, not to 

 lay them flat, and that there will be less mold so 

 treated. 



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