How to Read a Forage Analysis Report: NDF, ADF, RFV, and What Each Number Costs You at the Elevator

by ep | May 11, 2026 | Forage Baler

Hay Quality Reference How to Read a Forage Analysis Report: NDF, ADF, RFV, and What Each Number Costs You at the Elevator A forage analysis report contains 15 to 25 numbers. Four of them determine your elevator grade and your buyer’s willingness to pay. This...

Round Bale Transporter Selection Guide: Loader Type, Capacity, and Field Logistics

by ep | May 11, 2026 | Forage Baler

Equipment Selection Guide Round Bale Transporter Selection Guide: Loader Type, Capacity, and Field Logistics Every handling event between the bale chamber and the storage site is a potential net wrap damage point. The right round bale transporter eliminates that...

Round Baler Net Wrap: Width, Denier, UV Class, Wraps-Per-Bale Setting, and True Cost per Bale

by ep | May 11, 2026 | Forage Baler

Consumables & Setup Guide Round Baler Net Wrap: Width, Denier, UV Class, Wraps-Per-Bale, and True Cost per Bale Round baler net wrap is the highest-frequency consumable on any baling operation. Most operators buy on price per roll. This guide shows the four...

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...