The Changing Tides of Hay Processing. By Jaclyn Krymowski. Hay quality is a fundamental component of beef nutrition. Most people consider variety, cutting and maturity when evaluating quality. But there is an equally important consideration - hay processing.In the past several decades there have been...
Choosing Bale Feeders for Hay Savings. Article courtesy of Behlen® Country.Input prices are going up. Equipment prices are high, and, in some cases, equipment is hard to get. Fuel prices are rising. Drought conditions are wreaking havoc on the ag industry. Now more than ever, it’...
Under Wraps: Keeping Your Investment Secure. By Maura Keller. The bale wrap industry has seen a variety of product evolutions and innovations over the years, all with the goal of helping producers establish a solid foundation for keeping their bale operations as effective and successful as possible...
Solid Silage Production. By Maura Keller. Here’s one thing we know: The quality and consistency of bale wraps and balers play a vital role in farmers’ and ranchers’ ability to produce and maintain a high-quality silage production. Without a solid baling foundation in both equipment and wrap...
Baling Hay with May Wes Poly Pickup Bands. May Wes Poly Pickup Bands Provide Quiet, Durable, Less Expensive Alternative to Metal Bands. Article provided by May WesForage growers around the country are swapping out the noisy, rusted and bent metal pickup bands on their hay balers with durable poly pickup...
The Art of Sustainable Hay Feeding in a Tough Economy. Article by Lance Paskewitz. Livestock feed represents the largest single cost – often up to 60 percent of the total operation spending. Maybe now is the time to rethink your feeding methods.The average bred cow weighs about 1,200 pounds and...
Benefits of Bale Processors. By Heather Smith Thomas. There are many options available today for processing hay or straw, and most beef producers and dairymen can find something that fits their own operation. Here are some of those options:Teagle MachineryAndy Robson, North America Sales Manager for...
Remember To Maintain Your Haying Equipment By Jaclyn Krymowski They say “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” in terms of livestock. The same can certainly be said for farm machinery and haying equipment is a prime example. Remember, farm machinery is among your most valuable of...
This Issue Brings You:Strategic Bull SelectionSummer Fly Control in Cow-Calf HerdsAltosid® IGR Effectively controls horn fly poplulationsSix Lessons I Learned When Setting Up Temporary FencesThioSolv will Guide...
This Issue Brings You:Drone Technology is Changing the Future of Livestock FarmingParasites and the Beef HerdCow Health for Breeding – Have them Ready to BreedSpring Pond Management TipsThe Surprising Impact of...
This Issue Brings You:Advances in Reproductive Technologies in Beef CattleThe Changing Tides of Hay ProcessingCattle Scales and Weighing EquipmentWeighing the Benefits of Rice Lake Weighing SystemsRE-COVR: Making A...
This Issue Brings You:Fencing Options for Beef CattleThe Benefits of Identification Tags on the Ranch and BeyondA Commitment To ExcellenceBeef Cow Nutrition Before and After CalvingYou Need to Protect your Ranching...