The 100-gallon water tank won't need to be filled for more than four hours on the largest choppers. Reducing the number and the length of stops to reload inoculant and water will enhance efficiency. System reduces product waste Another benefit of the Appli-Pro system is significantly less waste. The cab-mounted control panel precisely meters the application rate and allows the rate to be adjusted on the go. If inclement weather halts harvesting before all the inoculant has been applied, the bottle of concentrated inoculant can be removed and refrigerated to protect the live bacteria for up to five days.
Refrigeration slows degradation and maintains the viability of the bacteria.
As a result, producers save money by not having to throw out gallons of pre-mixed inoculant. Flushing water through the system keeps hoses and nozzles clean, which prevents film and sludge from clogging the system, explains Reinhart. Information on distribution and pricing will be available in early 1999. Appli-Pro will be available throughout the United States, but not in Canada at this time. We invite all dairy and forage producers to take a look at this unique new system.