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Timing is everything: How to optimize wrapping time for high-quality bale silage

The timing involved in silage bale wrapping impacts its feed value and livestock productivity. For many producers, the benefit of silage, or baleage, lies in the ability to harvest quality forage in a limited time period.
May 16, 2025
Jessica Williamson

Making strategic decisions around moisture content, weather conditions and equipment performance not only helps protect forage value and animal performance but also supports better outcomes across the entire operation.


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Precision starter guide for hay and forage equipment

Technologies, like the more common autoguidance and assisted steering tools all the way up to full autonomy, are driving productivity in all segments of agriculture.
July 22, 2024
Chris Ehman

The use of precision technology has been a pivotal evolution for agricultural practices, aiding farmers in crop management, resource optimization and operational efficiency.


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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.


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Preparing hay equipment for a productive season

Preparing hay equipment for the season requires careful attention to detail, but proactive maintenance is worth the time saved in the fields during harvest.
April 22, 2024
Aaron Booth

As summer approaches, farmers and ranchers across the country are gearing up for the hay season ahead. Amid the anticipation of warmer weather and bustling fields, ensuring hay equipment is in optimal condition becomes a priority on the long to-do list for your farm.


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Don’t leave money in the field

At the end of the day, high-quality forage means a healthy herd and a better bottom line.
October 23, 2023
Mark Scuffham

By concentrating on improving bale density, producers can significantly enhance their return on investment.


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Maximize ROI with smart hay tool investment

Helpful tips to get the most out of hay equipment purchases – both now and in the future.
June 9, 2023
Dane Mosel

Whether it’s 100 bales or 10,000 bales, matching equipment specifications to production outcomes will provide the best total cost of ownership.


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Wrapping bales

Dry bale wrapping – pros and cons

March 31, 2022
Ben Craker
Wrapping dry bales Traditionally, wrapping large round or square bales in plastic film has been considered mainly for high-moisture silage, or “baleage” bales, but many growers are investigating wrapping dry bales.
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