by ep | May 12, 2026 | Forage Baler
Hay Rake Selection Guide Hay Rake Types Compared: V-Rake, Rotary Bar, and Horizontal Rake — Which Produces the Best Windrow for Your Operation The rake that forms your windrow determines bale density, leaf retention, and drying uniformity more directly than any other...
by ep | May 12, 2026 | Forage Baler
Mower Equipment Selection How to Choose a Mower Conditioner: Roller vs Flail, Working Width, and Crop Compatibility A mower conditioner reduces drying time by 30 to 50% compared to a plain mower. But the conditioning system you choose — roller or flail — determines...
by ep | May 12, 2026 | Forage Baler
Hay Mower Selection Guide Disc Mower vs Sickle Bar Mower: Which Cutting System Is Right for Your U.S. Hay Operation Rotary disc blades and reciprocating sickle sections are built for different field conditions. This guide explains exactly where each system wins — and...
by ep | May 11, 2026 | Forage Baler
Agronomic Guide Alfalfa Stand Establishment: Seeding Rates, Weed Control, and the First-Cut Decision Alfalfa establishment is the investment that pays dividends for 5 to 8 years. Get the seeding window, depth, and first-cut timing right — or spend the next 3 cuttings...
by ep | May 11, 2026 | Forage Baler
Specialty Crop Guide Cover Crop Baling: Cereal Rye, Winter Oats, and Mixed-Species Termination and Harvest Cover crop termination costs money. Cover crop baling generates it. The narrow spring quality window — 7 to 14 days at flag leaf to boot stage — is the...
by ep | May 11, 2026 | Forage Baler
Winter Feeding Guide Round Bale Feeding Strategies: Hay Rings, Bale Unrollers, and How to Cut Winter Waste by 30–40% The average unprotected round bale loses 15 to 30% of its dry matter to trampling, weather, and selective feeding before the first animal finishes it....
