by ep | May 18, 2026 | Forage Baler
Bale Logistics Guide Round Bale Handling: Transport Equipment, Spears, and Carriers Every handling event between the baler and the feedbunk is an opportunity for DM loss, silage film puncture, or physical damage that reduces bale value. A well-designed handling system...
by ep | May 18, 2026 | Forage Baler
Alfalfa Management Guide Alfalfa Cutting Frequency: Yield, Quality, and Stand Longevity Cutting frequency is the most consequential annual management decision in alfalfa production. Cut too infrequently and you leave high-quality hay days past peak and forfeit RFV...
by ep | May 18, 2026 | Forage Baler
Mower Mechanical Maintenance Guide Disc Mower Gearbox Maintenance: Oil, Slip Clutch, and Blade Bolts A disc mower’s cutting system spins individual blade discs at 3,000 RPM or higher — blade tip speeds approaching 150 mph in the most aggressive configurations....
by ep | May 18, 2026 | Forage Baler
Baler Consumables Reference Round Baler Belt Replacement: When to Replace and How to Splice Belts are the highest-wear consumable on a fixed-chamber round baler — and the ones that affect bale quality most directly. Replace too early and you waste money; replace too...
by ep | May 18, 2026 | Forage Baler
Specialty Crop Harvest Guide Kidney Bean Puller: Setup, Ground Speed, and Annual Maintenance The kidney bean puller is the only piece of equipment in the entire dry bean production system that directly determines how many pods end up on the vine at the combine — and...
by ep | May 18, 2026 | Forage Baler
Baler Mechanical Maintenance Guide Round Baler Hydraulic System: Fluid, Seals, and Cylinder Care The hydraulic system on a round baler operates every single bale cycle — the tailgate opens and closes under load hundreds of times per season. Unlike bearings and chains,...
