Round Baler vs Large Square Baler: A Complete Comparison for Large Hay Operations

by ep | May 11, 2026 | Forage Baler

Baler Decision Guide Round Baler vs Large Square Baler: A Complete Comparison for Operations Ready to Scale The round baler vs square baler format decision is a market channel decision before it is an equipment decision. Get the market wrong and even the best baler...

How to Choose a Round Bale Wrapper: Film Types Overlap Settings, and Silage Quality

by ep | May 11, 2026 | Forage Baler

Silage Equipment Guide How to Choose a Round Bale Wrapper: Film Specifications, Layer Count, and the Trailed vs Inline Decision The right round bale wrapper choice — film thickness, overlap setting, and whether to use a trailed unit or an inline combo — directly...

Round Baler Investment Analysis: When Does Owning Beat Custom Baling?

by ep | May 8, 2026 | Forage Baler

Investment Decision Guide Round Baler Investment Analysis: When Does Owning Beat Custom Baling? The custom baling rate on the invoice is the visible cost. The scheduling constraints, weather losses, and quality variance are not. This guide runs the full break-even...

Dry Bean Mechanical Harvest Guide: Pulling, Windrowing, and Reducing Shatter Loss

by ep | May 8, 2026 | Forage Baler

Specialty Crop Harvest Guide Dry Bean Mechanical Harvest: Pulling Timing, Shatter Prevention, and Equipment Selection for U.S. Bean Growers The harvest window for kidney, pinto, navy, and black beans is 5 to 10 days. Miss the optimal pull timing or use an equipment...

Mowing and Conditioning for Better Hay Quality: What Your Mower Choice Costs You at the Elevator

by ep | May 8, 2026 | Forage Baler

Hay Quality at the Source Mowing and Conditioning for Better Hay Quality: What Your Mower Choice Costs You at the Elevator The elevator grade on your hay quality is largely determined in the first two hours after the blade passes — not the last two hours before the...