by ep | May 18, 2026 | Forage Baler
Hay Production Decision Guide Hay Drying Weather: Forecasts and Cutting Window Planning The single most consequential hay production decision is the cutting window — when to mow relative to the weather that follows. Cut into a reliable 4-day window and the crop...
by ep | May 18, 2026 | Forage Baler
Bale Logistics Guide Round Bale Handling: Transport Equipment, Spears, and Carriers Every handling event between the baler and the feedbunk is an opportunity for DM loss, silage film puncture, or physical damage that reduces bale value. A well-designed handling system...
by ep | May 18, 2026 | Forage Baler
Alfalfa Management Guide Alfalfa Cutting Frequency: Yield, Quality, and Stand Longevity Cutting frequency is the most consequential annual management decision in alfalfa production. Cut too infrequently and you leave high-quality hay days past peak and forfeit RFV...
by ep | May 18, 2026 | Forage Baler
Mower Mechanical Maintenance Guide Disc Mower Gearbox Maintenance: Oil, Slip Clutch, and Blade Bolts A disc mower’s cutting system spins individual blade discs at 3,000 RPM or higher — blade tip speeds approaching 150 mph in the most aggressive configurations....
by ep | May 18, 2026 | Forage Baler
Baler Consumables Reference Round Baler Belt Replacement: When to Replace and How to Splice Belts are the highest-wear consumable on a fixed-chamber round baler — and the ones that affect bale quality most directly. Replace too early and you waste money; replace too...
