Tedding can be a useful tool to increase drying rate and preserve the concentration of important nutrients in alfalfa silage. Tedding is the process of lifting and spreading out mowed hay. ... Silage is popular because it is more resistant to spoilage and requires less drying time compared to alfalfa harvested for hay.

What does a tedder do?

A tedder (also called hay tedder) is a machine used in haymaking. It is used after cutting and before windrowing, and uses moving forks to aerate or "wuffle" the hay and thus speed up the process of hay-making. The use of a tedder allows the hay to dry ("cure") better, which results in improved aroma and color.

Do you tedder silage?

Tedding and raking are the unsung heroes of silaging and should be given as much care and attention at harvest as any part of the silage-making process.