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Wednesday, June 18, 2003

Alfalfa Report Yuma County, Arizona June 16, 2003
Production Update: Leaf distribution in bales: Leaves are not necessarily evenly distributed in hay bales. In small balers, leaves tend to settle to the bottom of the bale chamber producing a bale with more leaves near the bottom than the top. In some large square balers, leaves may be distributed toward the outside of the bale. Thus, it is important to consider leaf distribution in a bale when sampling for hay quality.

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Column: Addressing the need to be heard

California Alfalfa & Forage Association Western Farm Press A civil rights organization may seem like an unlikely source for agriculture to look to for advice on defending its turf to combat inaccurate information or change perceptions based on a lack of knowledge.
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