by ep | Jun 2, 2026 | Forage Baler
Baler Drive System — Service and Repair Round Baler Gearbox: Maintenance, Service, and Repair Guide The round baler gearbox receives less maintenance attention than any other drivetrain component — yet gearbox failure costs $800–$3,500 in parts plus 2–4 days of...
by ep | Jun 2, 2026 | Forage Baler
Hay Business Startup Guide 2026 How to Start a Hay Business: Equipment, Costs, and Markets The U.S. hay market exceeds $12 billion annually — and the most profitable operations often started on 50–150 acres with used equipment and one confirmed buyer. Profitability...
by ep | Jun 2, 2026 | Forage Baler
Baler Maintenance — Field Operations Round Baler Belt Replacement: Full Step-by-Step Field Guide A broken baler belt stops production as completely as a seized gearbox — but most operators can complete a full replacement themselves with the right procedure. The...
by ep | Jun 2, 2026 | Forage Baler
Horse Hay Production Guide Horse Hay Quality Specifications: NSC, Dust, and Buyer Standards Horse hay commands $40–$80 per ton more than equivalent cattle hay — but every quality problem a buyer rejects, from excessive dust to elevated NSC, is created at a specific...
by ep | Jun 2, 2026 | Forage Baler
Warm-Season Hay Production — Southern U.S. Bermudagrass Hay Production and Baling Guide Bermudagrass yields 4–8 tons per acre across up to seven cuttings annually in the southern U.S. — but it is also the most technically demanding warm-season hay crop to harvest...
by ep | Jun 2, 2026 | Forage Baler
Dairy Forage Production Guide Alfalfa Hay for Dairy Cattle: Quality Specs and TMR Integration The dairy market pays $30–$80 per ton more for alfalfa that meets its nutritional specifications than the same tonnage of equivalent-grade horse or beef hay. That premium is...
