mower - Page 1 | Ag Proud

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.

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.

November 2025 new product rollout

October 29, 2025

Check out the latest products from the Western Cover Crop Council, Vermeer, Case IH and more.

Mowing matters: Timeliness tips for maximizing forage yield and quality

Mowing may seem routine, but timing is everything. The moment the cutter bar lowers, forage quality starts to fade – making mowing one of the most critical decisions in feed management.

October 17, 2025

Jessica Williamson

Mowing isn’t just mechanical – it’s strategic. And timing can make or break your feed value, animal performance and bottom line.

June 2025 new product rollout

May 26, 2025

Check out new products from Loftness, PHREC-AGLAB, Vermeer, Terraform Tillage and more.

Equipment Hub: The sacred ground of circle tracks

An irrigation circle will feature a pivot located at its center, connected to an underground pipeline that delivers pressurized water.

April 17, 2025

Brad Nelson

Different soil types react to the wheels of irrigation circles in various ways.

December 2024 new product rollout

December 3, 2024

Check out our new product rollout for December 2024.

Equipment Hub: Maximizing efficiency during hay season

June 12, 2024

Aaron Booth

Hay season is in high gear. Whether you are still working on that first cutting or moving on to second (or even third) cuts, ensuring your hay equipment is in optimal condition becomes a priority to avoid unexpected downtime during these critical hay harvest periods.