Alfalfa Cut Management Study
performed in May/June 2005 in Pittstown, NY

Participating farmers and Cornell Cooperative Extension Educators discussing possibilities

Method used during research to get a cross-section swath sample for analysis

Sickle bar side mower laying out 1st cut grass at 94% cutter bar width



This swath reached proper moisture levels for chopping in 1 hour

2005 Alfalfa swath study:



Layed out wide (left) vs. narrow or traditional style (right)

 

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