https://www.agproud.com/rss en-us The planting machinery market is advancing in precision farming, automation and sustainable technologies, driven by the need for efficiency and environmental consciousness. The planting machinery market is advancing in precision farming, automation and sustainable technologies, driven by the need for efficiency and environmental consciousness.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/60910 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/60910-equipment-hub-eco-friendly-and-modular-designs-lead-innovations-in-planting-equipment 60910-bhattacharjee-planting-jaynes.jpg Santa may be coming to town, and we are hoping he brings higher prices. While the markets seem to be slow, hay prices are relatively unchanged as winter begins to creep in. Take a closer look at prices and conditions in each region in the Progressive Forage Forage Market Insights column as of Nov. 13, 2024. Santa may be coming to town, and we are hoping he brings higher prices. While the markets seem to be slow, hay prices are relatively unchanged as winter begins to creep in. Take a closer look at prices and conditions in each region in the Progressive Forage Forage Market Insights column as of Nov. 13, 2024. 

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/60644 Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/60644-forage-market-insights-wishes-for-good-tidings forage-market-insights.jpg I love cows. I’d think that, if you’re reading this bit of prose, the chances are pretty good you may have a deep connection with that simple three-word phrase. I love cows. I’d think that, if you’re reading this bit of prose, the chances are pretty good you may have a deep connection with that simple three-word phrase.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/blogs/9/post/60487 Wed, 30 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/9-irons-in-the-fire/post/60487-irons-in-the-fire-i-love-cows bnelson1946@live.com “Rudolph,” the white truck with the red fiberglass hood, and I were northbound on U.S. Highway 93 between Ely, Nevada, and Twin Falls, Idaho, running bareback, or bobtail, after dropping a pair of van trailers at Kennon’s new hay ranch by Nyala, Nevada. It was quite the move from central Washington state. “Rudolph,” the white truck with the red fiberglass hood, and I were northbound on U.S. Highway 93 between Ely, Nevada, and Twin Falls, Idaho, running bareback, or bobtail, after dropping a pair of van trailers at Kennon’s new hay ranch by Nyala, Nevada. It was quite the move from central Washington state.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/blogs/8/post/60473 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/8-tales-of-a-hay-hauler/post/60473-tales-of-a-hay-hauler-every-day-a-day-of-thanksgiving While harvest slows down and cooler temperatures take over, the hay market is also showing some frosty edges. As they 2023 growing season comes to an end, we have a better idea of hay stores and what we have to deal with going into the winter months. Take a closer look at what prices and conditions are in each region in the Progressive Forage Forage Market Insights column as of Oct. 9, 2024. While harvest slows down and cooler temperatures take over, the hay market is also showing some frosty edges. As they 2023 growing season comes to an end, we have a better idea of hay stores and what we have to deal with going into the winter months. Take a closer look at what prices and conditions are in each region in the Progressive Forage Forage Market Insights column as of Oct. 9, 2024.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/60501 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/60501-forage-market-insights-early-frost-in-the-hay-market bnelson1946@live.com A fellow I knew was a fieldman/salesman for a twine string company, mainly dealing with twine for hay balers. A fellow I knew was a fieldman/salesman for a twine string company, mainly dealing with twine for hay balers.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/60474 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/60474-equipment-hub-the-secret-of-why See the October 2024 new product rollout. See the October 2024 new product rollout.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/60491 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/60491-october-2024-new-product-rollout 60491-newproducts-new-holland.jpg “Take a step back to get a better view” is a common phrase used when talking about perspective. It’s common knowledge that getting a bird's-eye view of a field helps identify problems in a field better than we can on the ground, but what other things can this saying apply to? “Take a step back to get a better view” is a common phrase used when talking about perspective. It’s common knowledge that getting a bird's-eye view of a field helps identify problems in a field better than we can on the ground, but what other things can this saying apply to?

]]> http://www.agproud.com/blogs/7/post/59688 Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/7-progressive-forage-editor-s-notes/post/59688-the-path-forward 59688-hendrix-1.jpg bnelson1946@live.com I’m sitting here near you wishing you were abed convalescing but still dealing with the medical people saying there was no more they could do for you. I’m sitting here near you wishing you were abed convalescing but still dealing with the medical people saying there was no more they could do for you.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/blogs/8/post/59578 Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/8-tales-of-a-hay-hauler/post/59578-tales-of-a-hay-hauler-pretty-cow With the new crop of hay being harvested, producers are in a panic trying to sell hay from the last hay season to make room as we dive into the 2024 crop. Take a closer look at what prices and conditions in each region in the Progressive Forage Forage Market Insights column as of May 14, 2024. With the new crop of hay being harvested, producers are in a panic trying to sell hay from the last hay season to make room as we dive into the 2024 crop. Take a closer look at what prices and conditions in each region in the Progressive Forage Forage Market Insights column as of May 14, 2024. 

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/59707 Wed, 15 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/59707-forage-market-insights-a-splashy-start-to-summer While we patiently wait for the 2024 hay season to begin, prices of 2023 hay are remaining low. Some producers are ready to take lower prices to make room, while others are banking on old contracts to help move hay. While we patiently wait for the 2024 hay season to begin, prices of 2023 hay are remaining low. Some producers are ready to take lower prices to make room, while others are banking on old contracts to help move hay.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/59354 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/59354-forage-market-insights-in-the-home-stretch bnelson1946@live.com I discovered the Great Divide Basin the year we delivered a few loads of hay to the Wind River Indian Reservation in Wyoming. I discovered the Great Divide Basin the year we delivered a few loads of hay to the Wind River Indian Reservation in Wyoming.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/blogs/8/post/59266 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/8-tales-of-a-hay-hauler/post/59266-tales-of-a-hay-hauler-just-tripping-through-life bnelson1946@live.com In a perfect world, all farm equipment would be back at the farm shop before it needed even routine scheduled maintenance. In the real world, things will have issues far from the shop. In a perfect world, all farm equipment would be back at the farm shop before it needed even routine scheduled maintenance. In the real world, things will have issues far from the shop.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/59100 Thu, 08 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/59100-equipment-hub-ye-olde-service-truck bnelson1946@live.com My first welding hood was given to me by a good friend and mentor, Nyal Wadley of Pleasant Grove, Utah. I had enrolled in a welding class and asked him if I could borrow one of his. My first welding hood was given to me by a good friend and mentor, Nyal Wadley of Pleasant Grove, Utah. I had enrolled in a welding class and asked him if I could borrow one of his.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/58892 Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/58892-equipment-hub-welding-hoods 58892-nelson-img-20231226_145033509-hdr.jpg Every January the first thing that comes to mind to fill this space is a message of prosperity for the new year. Every January the first thing that comes to mind to fill this space is a message of prosperity for the new year.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/blogs/7/post/58800 Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/7-progressive-forage-editor-s-notes/post/58800-savor-the-moment Rolling into a new calendar year brings cooler temperatures and cooler prices for the hay market. With warmer temperatures across the north that have prolonged the grazing season and delayed the warmup of hay sales. Rolling into a new calendar year brings cooler temperatures and cooler prices for the hay market. With warmer temperatures across the north that have prolonged the grazing season and delayed the warmup of hay sales.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/58787 Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/58787-forage-market-insights-dropping-prices-and-temperatures jenn@agproud.com How much does a footbath solution affect mineral concentrations in the soil once manure is applied? That is the question regional dairy educator Aerica Bjurstrom and her colleagues at the University of Wisconsin have tried answering. How much does a footbath solution affect mineral concentrations in the soil once manure is applied? That is the question regional dairy educator Aerica Bjurstrom and her colleagues at the University of Wisconsin have tried answering.  

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/58507 Fri, 03 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/58507-does-a-copper-sulfate-footbath-solution-influence-soil-forage 58507-jcoyne-img_3321-jaynes-edit.jpg What does a legacy look like? What makes a successful legacy? What does a legacy look like? What makes a successful legacy?

]]> http://www.agproud.com/blogs/7/post/58500 Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/7-progressive-forage-editor-s-notes/post/58500-what-a-legacy-looks-like bnelson1946@live.com I’d never consider trading her off for another – no matter how rich or feisty or attractive. But I still counsel young men to never marry someone who doesn’t already have a driver’s license. I’d never consider trading her off for another – no matter how rich or feisty or attractive. But I still counsel young men to never marry someone who doesn’t already have a driver’s license.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/blogs/8/post/58411 Fri, 06 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/8-tales-of-a-hay-hauler/post/58411-tales-of-a-hay-hauler-random-reminiscing As the growing season progresses, the difference moisture makes is becoming abundantly clear. While most markets are remaining steady and the demand for hay is good, heavy rains have delayed the haying season in many parts of the country. As the growing season progresses, the difference moisture makes is becoming abundantly clear. While most markets are remaining steady and the demand for hay is good, heavy rains have delayed the haying season in many parts of the country.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/57872 Thu, 29 Jun 2023 13:55:44 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/57872-forage-market-insights-the-booming-hay-season dave@agproud.com http://www.agproud.com/articles/56972 Mon, 13 Feb 2023 09:45:51 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/56972-forage-market-insights-2023-cropping-season-coming-into-view dave@agproud.com The 2022 hay crop has been made. Those marketing and moving it face plenty of challenges. The 2022 hay crop has been made. Those marketing and moving it face plenty of challenges.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/56398 Mon, 07 Nov 2022 13:48:53 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/56398-forage-market-insights-november-2022 hotrodfarmer@farmmachinerydigest.com You are ready to perform the first hydraulic fluid change on your 2-year-old utility tractor. You are ready to perform the first hydraulic fluid change on your 2-year-old utility tractor.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/56100 Tue, 27 Sep 2022 08:21:17 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/56100-farm-machinery-digest-testing-your-diagnostic-skills-hydraulic-fluid-cylinder-exhaust hotrodfarmer@farmmachinerydigest.com You wanted to move your combine into the heated shop so you could service it over the winter. When you went to start the engine, the battery was dead. Thinking not too much of it, you jumped it, and the engine fired right up. You wanted to move your combine into the heated shop so you could service it over the winter. When you went to start the engine, the battery was dead. Thinking not too much of it, you jumped it, and the engine fired right up.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/55776 Tue, 23 Aug 2022 16:36:07 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/55776-farm-machinery-digest-testing-your-diagnostic-skills-dead-batteries-head-gaskets-and-lean-mixture