A new method for collecting and dispensing cut crops. The feed crop is cut
as in the prior art. A vacuum is used to lift the dried feed crop off the
ground and blow it into a mobile storage container. The feed is allowed
to compress under its own weight within the storage container. Three or
more harvesting cycles can be used to completely fill the storage
container. Multiple containers can be used to harvest large feed crops.
The containers are then parked in a convenient location awaiting winter.
When winter arrives, the feed containers are towed to the feeding area.
Doors in the lower portion of the containers are opened to allow access
to the feed.