Abstract
ABSTRACT CORN stover was recovered and stored by big roll baler and by large stackwagon systems. Time studies were made of the various operations to determine capaci-ties and losses. About 30 percent of the original dry matter was pack-aged and 25 percent remained after outdoor storage for six months. Cost per dry tonne equations were developed with har-vestable yield and transport distance as variables. Total estimated cost, field to plant, for a 16-km one-way haul varied from $20/t for 3.4 t/ha to $35/t for 1.1 t/ha yield. At an 80-km haul, costs were $28 to $42/t for bales and $39 to $55/t for stacks because of less than half the dry weight per load.
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