Richard K. Byler, USDA-ARS, PO Box 256, Stoneville, MS 38776
Bales were stored with different bagging treatments, including no bagging, for several months with constant temperature and humidity level. The bales were weighed periodically and sampled for moisture content after storage. These data were modeled and used to determine the rate of moisture change of the bales. The results of modeling gave a clearer indication of the relative effect on moisture change of different bale bagging.