Round Baler Pickup System Guide: Spring-Tooth vs Cam-Controlled Tines, Width Matching, and Tine Wear Diagnosis

par épisode | Mai 12, 2026 | Presse à fourrage

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...

New vs Used Farm Equipment for Hay Operations: A Decision Framework and 20-Point Inspection Scorecard

par épisode | Mai 12, 2026 | Presse à fourrage

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...

Section 179 Deduction for Hay and Forage Equipment: How to Calculate Your 2026 Tax Savings

par épisode | Mai 12, 2026 | Presse à fourrage

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...

Custom Baling Service: How to Start, Price, and Profit From a Round Baler Operation

par épisode | Mai 12, 2026 | Presse à fourrage

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...

Hay Rake Types Compared: V-Rake vs Rotary Bar Rake vs Horizontal Rake — Windrow Quality, Leaf Loss, and Which Fits Your Operation

par épisode | Mai 12, 2026 | Presse à fourrage

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...

How to Choose a Mower Conditioner: Roller vs Flail Conditioning, Width Selection, and Crop Compatibility

par épisode | Mai 12, 2026 | Presse à fourrage

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...