Once grinding is completed, samples are ready for NIRS sampling. The sampling process is carried out in the following steps.
1 – forage sample is placed into the sample plate and sealed in (make sure not to touch the glass)
2 – Place sample plate on NIRS equipment
3 – Enter in plot number, date and initials to the system and run test
4 – After 30 seconds a report is generated containing information of mineral content
Grinding and plating forages
Once forages were sorted it was time to grind the samples into tiny particles. In the laboratory forages were placed into a grinding machine and the placed into individual bags .