Author : Gayle S. Willett
Release : 1983
Genre : Forage
Kind : eBook
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Book Synopsis Economic Analysis of Alternative Forage Handling Systems, Northeast Washington by : Gayle S. Willett
Download or read book Economic Analysis of Alternative Forage Handling Systems, Northeast Washington written by Gayle S. Willett. This book was released on 1983. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Extract: The study develops economic information about major northeastern Washington forage handling systems. Capital investments, labor requirements and annual cost per ton for harvesting, storing and feeding forages are estimated for each of the following systems. 1. 200-acre dryland forage enterprise: a) conventional bale and hay; b) 1,500 lb. round bale; c) 3-ton stack. 2. 200-acre irrigated forage enterprise: a) conventional bale and hay; b) grass silage with storage in upright silo; c) grass silage with storage in bunk silo; d) grass silage with storage in plastic bag.
