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Midwest/North: Should I buy hay or grow my own?

April 22, 2026

While cost is the primary factor, there are several reasons to choose buying hay or growing it.

More than price: How to choose the right hay equipment and maximize return on investment

Hay equipment choices matter most when viewed as a system, where rising costs, labor limits and tight harvest windows make efficiency and consistency the real drivers of return on investment for livestock operations.

March 23, 2026

Derek Reusser and Jessica Williamson

Hay equipment choices hinge on system-wide efficiency, not sticker price, as producers push every acre and hour to deliver real return on investment.

Should I buy or produce my hay or stored forages?

It’s a question every cattle producer has asked at one point or another. But what factors should you really be considering when deciding how to feed your cow herd?

March 19, 2026

Stephen B. Blezinger

Cattle producers in many areas of the country face a critical decision: whether to produce their own hay or to buy hay from external sources. Both approaches have distinct advantages, challenges and economic implications.

Go West, young men … and women

There’s a reason the phrase still echoes across generations: “Go West, young man.” Not because the West holds answers, but because travel enhances your perspective.

March 17, 2026

Marian Viney

Visiting the World Ag Expo in Tulare, California, where more than 100,000 people from 53 countries viewed 2.6 million square feet of exhibits, reminded me how interconnected and resilient agriculture really is.

Equipment Hub: Hay ash content – lessons from the coalfields

Veterinary investigation ruled out disease and uncovered severe tooth wear caused by high soil contamination in forage. The findings highlight how environmental conditions can erode animal performance and longevity.

March 12, 2026

Andy Overbay

What looked like a health mystery turned out to be a lesson in how environment shapes livestock longevity.

March 2026 new product rollout

February 26, 2026

Check out the latest products from Agco, John Deere, Vermeer and more.

Double the output: Evaluating the efficiency benefits of double baler technology

Streamlined bale production and scalable performance make double balers a game-changer for high-demand operations.

July 21, 2025

Jessica Williamson

Why more producers are turning to dual baling technology to ease labor pressure and boost margins.

Hiring vs. doing it yourself: 2025 Idaho custom rates survey results

The University of Idaho Extension's 2025 Custom Rates Survey helps farmers compare costs of doing farm work themselves versus hiring custom operators, including results for the most-asked-about categories: tillage, seeding and hay operations.

April 16, 2025

Colby Field, Pat Hatzenbuehler, and Brett Wilder

The University of Idaho Extension's 2025 Custom Rates Survey helps farmers compare costs of doing farm work themselves versus hiring custom operators.