by ep | May 15, 2026 | Forage Baler
Alfalfa Stand Management Guide Alfalfa Cutting Frequency: Stand Life vs Yield Trade-offs Every cut you take from an alfalfa stand is a transaction — you receive a check of high-quality feed while the plant draws down its root carbohydrate reserves to fund the...
by ep | May 15, 2026 | Forage Baler
Hay Field Operations Guide Hay Raking Techniques: Windrow Width, Speed, and Moisture Targets Raking is the most underestimated quality event in the hay making process. Done correctly at the right moisture with the right rake speed, it is a transparent step that simply...
by ep | May 15, 2026 | Forage Baler
Bale Handling Equipment Guide Round Bale Transporter: Choose the Right Tool for Your Operation Moving round bales from the field to storage and from storage to the feed site is one of the most time-consuming and physically demanding tasks in a hay operation. The right...
by ep | May 15, 2026 | Forage Baler
Equipment Compatibility Guide How to Match Round Baler to Tractor: HP, PTO, and Hitch Guide A round baler paired with the wrong tractor produces either under-powered operation — engine lugging, reduced density, and premature belt wear — or an over-built tractor...
by ep | May 15, 2026 | Forage Baler
Custom Services Business Guide Custom Baling Service: How to Start, Price, and Turn a Profit Custom baling is one of the most accessible agricultural service businesses — the market is always there, the equipment is self-contained, and operators with good equipment...
by ep | May 15, 2026 | Forage Baler
Hay Marketing Guide Hay Market Pricing: Elevator Grades, Premiums, and When to Sell Most hay producers sell at whatever price the elevator posts that week. The producers who consistently earn $20–$40 per ton more understand how the grade structure works, which quality...
