and click on Publications. On the Publications page, scroll down to Forage Documents and fi nd Sampling Hay Bales and Pasture for Forage Analysis. As explained in the bulletin, the ideal method of


sampling hay bales is with a bale probe. Although a number of types of probes are available, most cut a 1-inch diameter core from the bale. Your county agricul- tural Extension agent may have a bale probe available for loan. If not, he or she can tell you where to buy one. On round bales, take cores midway up the side and


toward the center and on square bales, obtain sample cores from the end toward the center. Remove the outer half-inch of the bale surface before sampling to avoid


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contamination by dust and debris from the fi eld. Drill or core 12 to 18 inches deep into the bale, then


carefully pour the sample into a container such as a mailing envelope, a dry plastic bag that can be sealed shut, or small paper sack. Do not contaminate forage samples by putting them into feed or fertilizer sacks. Sample 4 to 5 round bales or 6 to 8 square bales from


the same fi eld and cutting. Mix the cores thoroughly into 1 composite sample. Obtain a composite sample from every 25 to 30 round bales per fi eld and cutting and for every 400 square bales. Mix the samples thor- oughly and label the composite sample. Submit composite samples to a state or accredited


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