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Posted 2/21/2024 04:47 (#10632968)
Subject: Square Bales of Alfalfa and Mold


Central Western VA Mountains
I keep toying with the thought of planting a field of roundup ready alfalfa and I know nothing about alfalfa…

Is it reasonably possible to make dry, mold free square bales of quality alfalfa hay?

I have read that if to dry, the leaves fall off. Bale in the evening or night with the dew to inject moisture to hold the leaves. Anytime i bale grass hay with the dew, the humidity goes off the charts. I should think the same with alfalfa?

Sooooo - if is realistically possible to make small square bales (or round bales) of alfalfa that is dry enough not to mold, moist enough enough to retain the leaves/forage quality and not burn down my barn.

All of our hay is sold, so quality is important.

Any sage advice is much appreciated!
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