Increased weight of the bales due to moisture content. Plastic wrapped bales must remain sealed to prevent spoilage. Feeding in bunks or rings is recommended to reduce waste. Off farm market is limited. Transportation cost is increased due to water content.
Additional equipment is required for wrapping and handling.
Plastic must be disposed of. Cautious Optimism Bermudagrass is a perennial, warm season grass that is fast growing and aggressive. Once established it crowds out competing weeds and grasses. It is thought to have originated in southeast Africa and has become the important pasture grass in the south. Reduced cold tolerance is a concern for Central Missouri.