This is the abstract of the technical disclosure for application Ser. No. 11/078,519. This item, which we are trying to patent involves using a hydraulic pressure switch to control inoculant applicators used in baling high moisture alfalfa and other crops. The pressure switch controls a relay that is supplied by a 12-volt source from a tractor. When the moisture content of the product is increased by humidity or dew, the bailer decreases the amount of hydraulic pressure required to make a consistent bale of hay. This added moisture is harmful because it can cause a fire hazard when stacked. The pressure switch responds to the change in hydraulic pressure. This, in turn, activates a relay that switches on the inoculant applicator which allows inoculant to be applied only when moisture content requires it. The application helps to prevent moisture from causing mold, creating heat and causing a fire, or greatly reducing the protein content of the bailed product. A second and/or third pressure switch may also be added to increase the rate of inoculant applied if moisture content requires it.
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