Describes how moisture content can be estimated by a hand or squeeze method, and more accurately by the use of a microwave oven. Several methods are commonly used to estimate the moisture content of forages prior to being placed in the silo. The hand or squeeze method of estimating moisture content in chopped forage. Microwave ovens can be used to analyze a forage sample for moisture content.

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