by ep | May 22, 2026 | Forage Baler
Farm Business Protection Guide Farm Equipment Insurance: Coverage, Claims, and Cost Guide A round baler that rolls down a hill, a mower-conditioner that hits a buried rock and breaks the cutterbar, a fire in the equipment shed — each of these events converts a...
by ep | May 22, 2026 | Forage Baler
Baler System Comparison Round Baler Net Wrap vs Twine: Which Is Right for You? The choice between net wrap and twine is one of the most consequential baler configuration decisions because it affects cost per bale, bale shape stability, outdoor storage performance,...
by ep | May 22, 2026 | Forage Baler
Grass Hay Production Guide Grass Hay Production: Orchardgrass, Timothy, and Harvest Guide Cool-season grass hay follows different production rules than alfalfa — different maturity indicators, different drying behavior, different conditioning requirements, and...
by ep | May 22, 2026 | Forage Baler
Baler Hydraulic System Guide Round Baler Hydraulic System: Maintenance and Troubleshooting The hydraulic system is responsible for every powered movement on the round baler: opening and closing the tailgate, applying the density spring assist, operating the net wrap...
by ep | May 22, 2026 | Forage Baler
Hay Field Operations Guide Hay Windrow Formation: Swath, Rake, and Baler Pickup Alignment The windrow is the bridge between the mowing operation and the baling operation — its width, density, consistency, and straightness determine how efficiently the baler runs, how...
by ep | May 22, 2026 | Forage Baler
Equipment Asset Management Guide Farm Equipment Resale and Trade-In: Timing and Value Guide Most producers sell or trade hay equipment when the old machine finally fails or a new one becomes available — not when market conditions favor the seller or when the...
