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Harvest Technologies in Forage Production

Harvest Technologies in Forage Production. Dahlton Hill. What is Harvest Tec?. Harvest Tec's specialized application equipment and hay preservative are available through the major manufacturers of hay harvesting implements . Established in 1984 in Hudson, Wisconsin

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Harvest Technologies in Forage Production

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  1. Harvest Technologies in Forage Production Dahlton Hill

  2. What is Harvest Tec? • Harvest Tec's specialized application equipment and hay preservative are available through the major manufacturers of hay harvesting implements. • Established in 1984 in Hudson, Wisconsin • Harvest Tec Inc is a private company categorized under Sprayers and Agricultural Spraying Machines. • Available • Agco • Case IH • John Deere • New Holland

  3. System • Tank- 110 gallon tank that mounts on the back of your baler and hold preservative.

  4. Preservative • propionic acid, acid blends, and buffered acid • •Bale at moistures up to 30% • •Effective on all types of hay, including alfalfa, hay grazer and other grasses • •Maintains hay's green color and fresh natural smell • •Neutral pH of 6.0 won’t corrode baling equipment • •Safe for all livestock

  5. Sprayer • Mounted above the pick-up on your baler and spays the preservative as hay comes into the baler • 6 different nozzles for different volumes

  6. Eyes/Moisture Sensor • Reads hay moisture and hay volume, which then relays to your monitor

  7. Monitor • Runs your system • Spraying amount • Total tons baled • Hay moisture

  8. Advantages • Allows you to bale hay sooner with higher moisture • Can be very helpful if a storm is coming • Gives you better looking and greener hay • Better quality hay • Allows hay not to rot or get burnt up

  9. Difference in Hay

  10. Application Rate

  11. Questions?

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