by ep | May 22, 2026 | Forage Baler
Cover Crop Baling Guide Cover Crop Baling: Species, Timing, and Market Considerations Cover crop baling sits at the intersection of two goals that can pull in opposite directions: maximizing forage yield from the cover crop, and maximizing the cover crop’s soil...
by ep | May 22, 2026 | Forage Baler
Forage Risk Management Guide Hay Crop Insurance: WFRP, PRF, and Options for Forage Producers Hay and forage crops have historically been among the most underinsured agricultural commodities in the U.S. — many producers plant, grow, and sell hay without any revenue...
by ep | May 18, 2026 | Forage Baler
Equipment Economics Guide How to Reduce Hay Equipment Operating Costs: A Practical Guide Most hay producers know their hay price per ton but very few know their equipment cost per ton. Without that number, there is no basis for evaluating whether a maintenance...
by ep | May 18, 2026 | Forage Baler
Baler Format Selection Guide Small Square Baler vs Round Baler: Which Is Right for Your Farm? Small square balers and round balers serve the same fundamental purpose but produce completely different products for different markets with different economics. The decision...
by ep | May 18, 2026 | Forage Baler
Forage Production Planning Guide Forage Crop Selection: Alfalfa, Grass, and Mixed Stand Guide The forage crop planted in a field determines every subsequent management decision and equipment requirement for the next 5–10 years. Alfalfa, cool-season grasses, and mixed...
by ep | May 18, 2026 | Forage Baler
Hay Marketing Guide How to Sell Hay: Market Channels, Pricing, and Buyer Relations Most hay producers make production decisions carefully and marketing decisions haphazardly — accepting the first offer, selling to whoever calls first, and pricing based on what a...
