by ep | Jun 4, 2026 | Forage Baler
Livestock Feeding Systems — Hay Waste Reduction Guide Round Bale Feeder Selection: Cattle and Horse Waste Guide University research documents 35–45% hay loss feeding round bales on the ground. A $350 sheeted hay ring pays back in under a month for a 50-cow herd. This...
by ep | Jun 4, 2026 | Forage Baler
Baler Drive System — Hydraulic Maintenance and Service Round Baler Hydraulic System: Maintenance and Leak Guide The hydraulic system controls tailgate opening, pickup height, and knife engagement — and it creates fire conditions when a pinhole hose leaks near a hot...
by ep | Jun 4, 2026 | Forage Baler
USDA APHIS — Export Phytosanitary and Asian Market Access Hay Export Documentation: USDA APHIS and Asian Market Guide Timothy hay at $180/ton domestic can reach $300–$380/ton CIF Japan. Alfalfa for Korean dairies commands premiums that change a hay operation’s...
by ep | Jun 4, 2026 | Forage Baler
USDA NOP — Organic Certification for Hay Producers Organic Hay Certification: USDA NOP Requirements Guide The organic hay market pays $40–$80/ton above conventional in most U.S. markets — a premium that has grown every year since 2018. Getting there requires a 3-year...
by ep | Jun 4, 2026 | Forage Baler
Baleage Equipment — System Comparison and ROI Baler Wrapper Combo vs Separate Wrapper: Baleage Guide The entire baleage quality debate reduces to one variable: how long freshly baled forage sits exposed to oxygen before sealing. Every minute of that window is a...
