{"product_id":"hay-moisture-meter","title":"Hay moisture meter | HayGuard","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.sh-hay{--sh-blue:#0071E3;--sh-ink:#142940;--sh-muted:#485b6d;--sh-line:#dce6ef;box-sizing:border-box;width:100%;max-width:1100px;margin:24px auto;color:var(--sh-ink);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;line-height:1.75;overflow-wrap:anywhere;text-align:left}\n.sh-hay *{box-sizing:border-box}\n.sh-hay .sh-hero{padding:clamp(22px,4vw,44px);border:1px solid #d4e6fb;border-top:4px solid var(--sh-blue);border-radius:16px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f0f7ff,#fff)}\n.sh-hay .sh-kicker{margin:0 0 12px;color:#005ab5;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase}\n.sh-hay h2{margin:0 0 18px;font-family:inherit;font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,32px);font-weight:650;line-height:1.25;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:var(--sh-ink)}\n.sh-hay h3{margin:0 0 10px;font-family:inherit;font-size:19px;font-weight:650;line-height:1.4;color:var(--sh-ink)}\n.sh-hay p{margin:0 0 16px}.sh-hay p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}\n.sh-hay .sh-intro{font-size:18px;line-height:1.7}\n.sh-hay .sh-stats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:12px;margin-top:26px;padding-top:22px;border-top:1px solid var(--sh-line)}\n.sh-hay .sh-stat-number{display:block;color:#005ab5;font-size:clamp(21px,3vw,30px);font-weight:700;line-height:1.3}\n.sh-hay .sh-stat-label{display:block;font-size:13px;color:var(--sh-muted);line-height:1.45;margin-top:6px}\n.sh-hay .sh-section{margin-top:36px}\n.sh-hay ul.sh-benefits{margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:12px}\n.sh-hay ul.sh-benefits li{margin:0;padding:18px 20px;border:1px solid var(--sh-line);border-radius:12px;background:#fff}\n.sh-hay .sh-benefits strong{display:block;color:var(--sh-ink);margin-bottom:5px}\n.sh-hay .sh-note{margin:22px 0;padding:18px 20px;border-left:3px solid var(--sh-blue);background:#f2f7fc;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0}\n.sh-hay .sh-table-wrap{margin-top:22px;border:1px solid var(--sh-line);border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden}\n.sh-hay table{width:100%;margin:0;border:0;border-collapse:collapse;table-layout:fixed;box-shadow:none;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6}\n.sh-hay caption{text-align:left;padding:15px 18px;background:#edf5ff;color:var(--sh-ink);font-weight:700;font-size:16px}\n.sh-hay th,.sh-hay td{padding:13px 18px;border:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--sh-line);text-align:left;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere}\n.sh-hay th{width:42%;font-weight:600;background:#fafcfe}.sh-hay td{background:#fff}\n.sh-hay tr:last-child th,.sh-hay tr:last-child td{border-bottom:0}\n.sh-hay .sh-footnote{margin-top:12px;color:var(--sh-muted);font-size:13px}\n.sh-hay .sh-faq{padding:20px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--sh-line)}\n.sh-hay .sh-related{margin-top:32px;padding-top:22px;border-top:1px solid var(--sh-line);font-size:15px}\n.sh-hay a{color:#005ab5;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}.sh-hay a:hover{color:#003f80}.sh-hay a:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--sh-blue);outline-offset:4px}\n@media(max-width:600px){.sh-hay ul.sh-benefits{grid-template-columns:1fr}.sh-hay .sh-section{margin-top:28px}.sh-hay th,.sh-hay td{padding:12px}.sh-hay .sh-stats{gap:8px}.sh-hay .sh-stat-label{font-size:12px}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sh-hay\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sh-hero\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sh-kicker\"\u003eSensoraHome · Hay moisture testing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sh-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck beneath the surface before you stack, store, or buy with this hay moisture meter. Its twin 11-inch probes let you take moisture readings inside the bale, so you have more to go on than how the outside looks or feels. A backlit display and adjustable alerts make routine checks easier, from an incoming load to the bales already in your barn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sh-stats\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sh-stat-number\"\u003e11 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sh-stat-label\"\u003eProbe length\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sh-stat-number\"\u003e1 sec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sh-stat-label\"\u003eSpecified response time\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sh-stat-number\"\u003e7.2 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sh-stat-label\"\u003eApprox. weight · 203 g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA clearer picture before the next bale goes in\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"sh-benefits\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck beneath the surface\u003c\/strong\u003eLong probes reach into the bale to help you assess moisture beyond the outer layer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep checks moving\u003c\/strong\u003eA specified one-second response time helps you work through individual spot checks without a lengthy wait.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet your alerts\u003c\/strong\u003eTwo adjustable moisture alarm thresholds let you choose the levels you want to flag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRead in dim barns\u003c\/strong\u003eThe backlit LCD keeps the result visible when daylight does not reach your work area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarry it between checks\u003c\/strong\u003eAt approximately 203 g, the handheld body is easy to carry along a row of bales.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCheck hay bales before they join the stack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA load arrives at the barn, and you want to check it before unloading it into storage. A hay bale moisture tester gives you a practical way to compare readings across several bales and identify which ones need a closer look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hay moisture meter is a handheld conductivity-based instrument that estimates moisture content through two metal probes inserted into the material. Unlike judging hay by touch alone, it gives you a numerical reading to use alongside your knowledge of the crop and storage conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it for spot checks when receiving hay, organizing bales for storage, or revisiting stored forage. Take readings at several locations and across multiple bales: one measurement does not describe an entire load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGet a quick reading without slowing your rounds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specified response time is one second, helping you move from one test point to the next. That is the instrument's response specification, not a promise that selecting the material setting, inserting the probes, and completing a check takes only one second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe digital hay moisture tester combines a backlit LCD with a maximum-reading hold function. The hold function keeps the maximum measured value on screen, making it easier to review after a check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutomatic temperature compensation adjusts the measurement for temperature effects. Manual shutdown and automatic power-off after five minutes of inactivity help conserve battery power between uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMatch the material setting to what you are testing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis long-probe moisture meter suits handheld checks in forage and straw when the material matches a supported setting. The supplied setting guide identifies general straw, Guinea grass and clover, and wheat straw; their measurement ranges differ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the appropriate setting before comparing results. If you mainly test alfalfa or another material not explicitly identified in that guide, confirm the correct setting before purchase rather than assuming every hay type uses the same calibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two probes are approximately 11 inches long. They reach beyond the surface, but that does not mean they reach the center of every large bale. Material contact, bale density, and sampling location can affect a probe reading, so use a consistent method and follow the operating instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sh-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eHay moisture meter specifications\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMeasurement method\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConductivity-based moisture measurement with automatic temperature compensation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProbe configuration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo parallel metal probes, approximately 11 in (28 cm) long\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eResponse time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 second, as specified by the supplier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDisplay\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBacklit digital LCD with maximum-reading hold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMoisture alarms\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo user-adjustable thresholds: AL1 and AL2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGeneral straw setting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCD00: 8–84%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGuinea grass \/ clover setting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCD01: 4–46%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWheat straw setting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCD03: 9–55%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e203 g, approximately 7.2 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePower-off\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual shutdown or automatic power-off after 5 minutes of inactivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sh-footnote\"\u003eMeasurement ranges describe the supported material settings. They are not recommended storage moisture levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore you choose your hay moisture tester\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sh-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes a moisture reading mean a bale is safe to store?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. A moisture reading is one input into a storage decision, not a safety guarantee. Bale size, density, hay type, and storage conditions also matter. Use guidance appropriate to your operation and check more than one location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sh-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do the adjustable alarms do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AL1 and AL2 settings let you set two moisture alarm thresholds. These are user-selected reference points, not universal safe-storage limits for every material or bale type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sh-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this an in-baler moisture sensor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This portable forage moisture tester is designed for manual spot checks. Choose it when you want to walk up to a bale and take a reading; it is not a permanently installed system for continuous monitoring during baling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sh-note\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed a straightforward way to check incoming hay and revisit stored bales? The long probes, readable display, and adjustable alerts put routine moisture checks in one handheld tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sh-related\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTesting other materials around the property? Browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/moisture-meter\"\u003emoisture meters\u003c\/a\u003e to choose an instrument for the job. If you also check split logs for a farm stove, explore our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/firewood-moisture-meter\"\u003efirewood moisture meters\u003c\/a\u003e for that separate application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sensora Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54332866593115,"sku":null,"price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/1136\/2139\/files\/hay-moisture-meter.jpg?v=1791802015","url":"https:\/\/sensorahome.com\/products\/hay-moisture-meter","provider":"Sensora Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}