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Grain tank on Haybuster means less labor, less diesel (click for full article)
By ANDREA JOHNSON, Assistant Editor
Farm & Ranch Guide/Minnesota Farm Guide
“I see the main benefit of the grain tank is as a labor-saving device,” said KC Olson, associate professor in Animal Sciences and Industries at Kansas State University.
Normally, feeding hay and concentrate means two machines and two trips through the feeding area.
“The expense that is saved in a $3.50/gallon diesel fuel market is pretty important,” Olson said. “That time you spend making a second trip out to the cows (that is) lost with the feed truck, you could spend doing something else.” |
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Organization
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Farm Rescue's mission is to provide assistance to
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