“The balers are the heart of the plant,” said Adam Lovewell, process engineer for the Midwest territory at Connecticut-based Van Dyk Recycling Solutions. “Without a baler, you’re not processing. So, ...

Maintenance is the name of the game when it comes to hay baling safety. As growers finish their first cutting of hay crops, now is a good time to do preventative maintenance tasks that can boost farm ...

John Deere announces the addition of a new economy round baler especially suited for smaller farm operations and low-acreage hay producers. The new machine produces a bale 46-inches wide and up to ...

Choosing the right baler is a difficult task. Hopper size, peak tons per hour, energy savings, wire tying and safety issues are all thoroughly discussed prior to making the final baler model decision.

Mowing, raking, and baling. I wish hay-making was that easy. For me, that sequence is too often interrupted by cussing the weatherman, tedding, and more raking. Making hay is a consuming summer-time ...

Most hay fires occur within the first six weeks after baling. Understanding the causes of fires in stored hay and learning how to reduce fire hazards will protect your feed supply and could prevent ...

Livestock owners can save money and time with an awareness of the economics behind harvesting, buying and selling hay. Eric DeVuyst, Oklahoma State University Extension agricultural economist, said ...

Are you looking for just 1.5m bales, or L-A-R-G-E 1.8m or bigger? Are you baling just dry material, such as hay and straw, or silage as well? Are you a contractor who needs heavy-duty performance and ...

Individuals living on farms or in rural areas may find that hay baling offers the chance to make a small profit. There is a demand for hay on farms and other producers of livestock. Uses of hay ...

Hay farmers and distributors throughout North America, Europe and Australia are currently using or testing an RFID-based solution for tracking hay bales. The system allows the companies to store and ...