Round Bale Feeding Systems: Rings, Feeders, and Waste Reduction

by ep | May 22, 2026 | Forage Baler

Livestock Feeding Systems Guide Round Bale Feeding Systems: Rings, Feeders, and Waste Reduction Research consistently documents that the feeding method used to deliver round bales to cattle determines 5–40% of total hay consumption — the fraction that is trampled,...

Cover Crop Baling: Species, Timing, and Market Considerations

by ep | May 22, 2026 | Forage Baler

Cover Crop Baling Guide Cover Crop Baling: Species, Timing, and Market Considerations Cover crop baling sits at the intersection of two goals that can pull in opposite directions: maximizing forage yield from the cover crop, and maximizing the cover crop’s soil...

Hay Crop Insurance: WFRP, PRF, and Options for Forage Producers

by ep | May 22, 2026 | Forage Baler

Forage Risk Management Guide Hay Crop Insurance: WFRP, PRF, and Options for Forage Producers Hay and forage crops have historically been among the most underinsured agricultural commodities in the U.S. — many producers plant, grow, and sell hay without any revenue...

How to Reduce Hay Equipment Operating Costs: A Practical Guide

by ep | May 18, 2026 | Forage Baler

Equipment Economics Guide How to Reduce Hay Equipment Operating Costs: A Practical Guide Most hay producers know their hay price per ton but very few know their equipment cost per ton. Without that number, there is no basis for evaluating whether a maintenance...

Small Square Baler vs Round Baler: Which Is Right for Your Farm?

by ep | May 18, 2026 | Forage Baler

Baler Format Selection Guide Small Square Baler vs Round Baler: Which Is Right for Your Farm? Small square balers and round balers serve the same fundamental purpose but produce completely different products for different markets with different economics. The decision...