tube line bale wrapper
encases giant round hay bales
in a white plastic tube
In the two dry days between rainstorms, local farmers not only cut and baled hay, but also wrapped the round bales in a long plastic tube for protection from the elements. It kind of looks like they're stuffing sausage for a giant. Come winter, these huge bales of alfalfa will end up in the bellies of cattle. Last year, hay sold at $5 per bale, but this year, because of last year's drought, bales sell for $100 apiece. There have been reports of theft, so perhaps encasing the bales helps protect them from pilfering as well.
