When it comes to harvesting hay, we have
two choices.
Either a mower conditioner,
or a non-conditioning mower.
Today, we're
going to talk with Tim Schnakenberg,
Regional Extension Specialist with
University of Missouri.
Tim, tell us
the two mowers and where they might fit in
an operation.
Well, Bryan any opportunity
we have to widen that windrow and take
advantage of sunlight where we have at
least 70% of that windrow exposed to
the air, we're going to have a lot better
opportunity to get that hay dry on time.
And so for that reason, a disc mower
that's non-conditioning is fine for many
of the fine stem crops such as fescue,
brome, orchard grass, Bermuda grass would
be a better fit for it.
Tim, what are some of the places that you see a mower
conditioner really fitting into an operation?
No question, the mower
conditioner fits the best in the legume
crop, where you're wanting to crimp those
stems or use a roller to condition those
stems so that they're going to be able
to dry out a little faster with minimal
leaf loss.
Thank you, Tim. With the Makin'
Hay Minute, I'm Bryan Setzer.
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