Episode 69 - Determining Forage Moisture Content

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English - June 02, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 1 Byte - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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Moisture content drives what happens to forage after it is removed from the field, whether quality is maintained or degraded. Improper moisture content can reduce storage life. If the moisture content is not correct, hay can mold and spoil, baleage and silage will not ferment properly.

This podcast discusses tools available to help determine forage moisture content including microwave ovens, commercial forage moisture testers, vortex dryers, moisture probes and moisture sensors.