Making quality straw bales

Making quality straw bales

It is recommended to use a lawn mower conditioner to mow the grass and spread the grass into large swaths. This will speed drying and may improve feed quality by reducing carbohydrate losses.

Bales should be as dense as possible. This allows more dry matter to be produced in the same bale volume and reduces oxygen levels in the bale. The result will be better fermentation and less spoilage and heating. Reducing ground speed during the baling process helps produce denser bales.