Corn harvest is just starting and with the shortage of forages this year, several corn fields will have corn stalks baled up. With the majority of the state being in some variation of drought, the potential of a fire occurring and spreading rapidly is a topic of concern. Here are a few tips and reminders to prevent fires from occurring.
Preventing Baler Fires
- It is recommended to clean the baler of dry matter such as leaves, dust and plant stems with a battery or gas-powered leaf blower after every 50 to 75 bales. However, cleaning the baler should be done a minimum at the end of…
