Section 179 Deduction for Hay and Forage Equipment: How to Calculate Your 2026 Tax Savings

by ep | May 12, 2026 | Forage Baler

Farm Equipment Tax Strategy Section 179 Deduction for Hay and Forage Equipment: How to Calculate Your 2026 Tax Savings Section 179 allows most farm equipment purchases to be fully expensed in the year of purchase rather than depreciated over 7 years. For a hay...

Custom Baling Service: How to Start, Price, and Profit From a Round Baler Operation

by ep | May 12, 2026 | Forage Baler

Custom Baling Business Guide Custom Baling Service: How to Start, Price, and Profit From a Round Baler Operation in 2026 A round baler sitting idle between your own cuttings is a depreciating asset generating no revenue. A round baler running a custom baling route is...

Hay Rake Types Compared: V-Rake vs Rotary Bar Rake vs Horizontal Rake — Windrow Quality, Leaf Loss, and Which Fits Your Operation

by ep | May 12, 2026 | Forage Baler

Hay Rake Selection Guide Hay Rake Types Compared: V-Rake, Rotary Bar, and Horizontal Rake — Which Produces the Best Windrow for Your Operation The rake that forms your windrow determines bale density, leaf retention, and drying uniformity more directly than any other...

How to Choose a Mower Conditioner: Roller vs Flail Conditioning, Width Selection, and Crop Compatibility

by ep | May 12, 2026 | Forage Baler

Mower Equipment Selection How to Choose a Mower Conditioner: Roller vs Flail, Working Width, and Crop Compatibility A mower conditioner reduces drying time by 30 to 50% compared to a plain mower. But the conditioning system you choose — roller or flail — determines...

Disc Mower vs Sickle Bar Mower: Which Cutting System Is Right for Your U.S. Hay Operation

by ep | May 12, 2026 | Forage Baler

Hay Mower Selection Guide Disc Mower vs Sickle Bar Mower: Which Cutting System Is Right for Your U.S. Hay Operation Rotary disc blades and reciprocating sickle sections are built for different field conditions. This guide explains exactly where each system wins — and...