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Control and Prevention of Hay Fires

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MF2853 Control and Prevention of Hay Fires

by John W. Slocombe Lyle W. Lomas

  • Published Date: Dec 2008
The most common cause of spontaneous combustion fires in hay is excessive moisture. Hay moisture over 20 percent leads to bacteria growth and excess heating. 4-page, b/w.
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