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 lbs. 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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