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...
by ep | May 18, 2026 | Forage Baler
Baler Technical Maintenance Guide Round Baler Belts: Maintenance, Wear Diagnosis, and Replacement Round baler belts are the single most critical wear item in the bale chamber system. They determine whether bales form correctly, whether density targets are met, whether...
by ep | May 18, 2026 | Forage Baler
Hay Quality Management Guide Hay Moisture Testing: Methods, Tools, and Baling Windows Every hay quality and safety problem that results from moisture — heat damage, mold, leaf shatter, fire risk — is preventable with accurate moisture measurement before and during...
