Transactions of the ASAE · 1979 · 14 citations · 0 references
AgricultureAgronomyCrop SciencesForage ProductionNutrient ManagementPlant NutritionAmmonia ControlHay ProductionNitrogen ManagementNitrogen NutritionAmmonia Loss MitigationDry Matter ContentDry Matter LossesNutritive Value Evaluation
ABSTRACT HIGH moisture alfalfa hay was treated with feed-grade urea. The urea broke down to ammonia and carbon-dioxide. The released ammonia acted as a pre-servative, and the hay remained free of visible mold and deterioration for over 8 wk. The nutritive value of the hay also increased. Three different moisture levels of alfalfa (30, 40 and 50 percent on wet basis) and three levels of urea (1.75, 3.5 and 5.3 percent of dry matter) were se-lected. Since the urea is non-toxic, its application is sim-ple and free of risk.