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Product Moisture
Refer to the “3M’s of Silage” supplement available from your Ag-Bag dealer for more detailed infor-
mation on product moisture levels. Moisture levels play an important part of product quality.
Dry Product
Dry product makes a lumpy bag. Long dry chop is hard on the bagger. Remember when trying
to make good haylage, dry feeds have more resistance. They will pack higher in the bag and less
cable drum brake pressure is required.
Wet Product
Moisture levels above 70% may create excessive liquid in the hopper. This excessive liquid is OK
unless the bag is outside the recommended shape. Slowly release cable drum brake pressure until
the bag is within the recommended shape. Let the product wilt longer in the field if liquid does not
dissipate. Wet product does not rise very high in the bag. The result will be a wide bag.
NOTE:
Possibility of bag damage will result from cables contacting a wider shaped bag. Place card-
board between the bag and cables if contact will or has occurred.
