Baling canola straw

Oatking
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Baling canola straw Sept 2, 2021 18:29:47 GMT -6

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Post by Oatking on Sept 2, 2021 18:29:47 GMT -6

I was asked by my local baler to drop my canola straw in windrows. They said they didnt have much experience baling canola straw but wanted to give it a try on some acres. I decided against it because I didnt want anymore tracks on my field. I would have let them try on some acres but I was disappointed because they could not pay me for the straw. I am not giving it away for free or risk getting my field packed !

I was wondering what guys are getting per 4 by 4 by 8 square canola bales. Is there a market for this kind of straw.

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Baling canola straw Sept 2, 2021 20:34:29 GMT -6

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Post by Beerwiser on Sept 2, 2021 20:34:29 GMT -6

10 or so for a 900lbs ish round bale, that is for barley/ wheat/ oats. I am not sure what the 4x4x8 bale would come in at or how much the canola straw would even weigh. The only thing I would consider using combined canola straw for is bedding and I think it would be a bitch to pick up.

You get what you put in and people get what they deserve.

meskie Senior Member Posts: 1,981 Likes: 1,557	Baling canola straw Sept 2, 2021 20:42:38 GMT -6 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by meskie on Sept 2, 2021 20:42:38 GMT -6 If the straw is a little green or tough it’s not too bad to pick up. All it is used for would be bedding.
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Post by meskie on Sept 2, 2021 20:42:38 GMT -6