by ep | May 12, 2026 | Forage Baler
Crop Residue Baling Guide Baling Straw: Round Baler Settings, U.S. Market Channels, and the Soil Organic Matter Trade-Off Straw is not hay. The baler settings, market considerations, and soil impact of baling crop residue are different enough from hay baling to...
by ep | May 12, 2026 | Forage Baler
Round Baler Technical Guide Round Baler Pre-Cutting Knife Systems: When Chopper Knives Pay and When They Add Cost Without Benefit Pre-cutting knives add density, improve feedout, and increase energy per bale — but they also add HP demand, maintenance, and capital...
by ep | May 12, 2026 | Forage Baler
Round Baler Technical Guide Round Baler Pickup System: Spring-Tooth vs Cam-Controlled Tines, Windrow Width Matching, and Tine Wear Diagnosis Most bale quality problems that operators blame on the baler begin at the pickup. The tine type, pickup width relative to...
by ep | May 12, 2026 | Forage Baler
Equipment Purchase Decision Guide New vs Used Farm Equipment: A Decision Framework and 20-Point Baler Inspection Scorecard Used equipment can be a smart buy or a costly mistake. The difference is in how thoroughly you evaluate what you are purchasing and how honestly...
by ep | May 12, 2026 | Forage Baler
Farm Equipment Tax Strategy Section 179 Deduction for Hay and Forage Equipment: How to Calculate Your 2026 Tax Savings Section 179 allows most farm equipment purchases to be fully expensed in the year of purchase rather than depreciated over 7 years. For a hay...
by ep | May 12, 2026 | Forage Baler
Custom Baling Business Guide Custom Baling Service: How to Start, Price, and Profit From a Round Baler Operation in 2026 A round baler sitting idle between your own cuttings is a depreciating asset generating no revenue. A round baler running a custom baling route is...
