by ep | May 22, 2026 | Forage Baler
Hay Field Operations Guide Hay Windrow Formation: Swath, Rake, and Baler Pickup Alignment The windrow is the bridge between the mowing operation and the baling operation — its width, density, consistency, and straightness determine how efficiently the baler runs, how...
by ep | May 22, 2026 | Forage Baler
Equipment Asset Management Guide Farm Equipment Resale and Trade-In: Timing and Value Guide Most producers sell or trade hay equipment when the old machine finally fails or a new one becomes available — not when market conditions favor the seller or when the...
by ep | May 22, 2026 | Forage Baler
Baler Drive Protection Guide Round Baler Shear Bolts: Selection, Stocking, Drive Protection A shear bolt is the least expensive component in the baler — typically $0.15–$0.60 — and it is doing its job correctly every time it breaks. It breaks to protect a gearbox that...
by ep | May 22, 2026 | Forage Baler
Hay Quality Protection Guide Hay Preservatives: Propionic Acid, Application, and Cost Guide Hay preservatives — primarily propionic acid and buffered organic acid blends — allow producers to bale at 18–25% moisture rather than waiting for the crop to dry to 14–18%,...
by ep | May 22, 2026 | Forage Baler
Corn Silage Production Guide Corn Silage Round Bales: Harvest Timing, Baling, and Wrapping Round bale corn silage is the right choice for smaller operations, custom harvesting situations, or producers who need to harvest corn fields that are too small or too scattered...
