Feb 6, 2025 · A forum community dedicated to hay, forage and silage owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about tractors, machinery, harvesting, soils, pests, ranching, reviews, …

Jan 17, 2020 · My hay operation is small, (vegetables are our primary crops, but started putting up hay bc we always had the equipment and the hay works in nicely with rotations) approx. 30 acres and do …

Oct 3, 2012 · Has anyone calculated it? Also, do you have the software to do so? I hand-calculated my gross profit (before fuel, payments, insurance, etc.) and was disappointed. Unless I did something …

Dec 28, 2024 · Hay everyone! 😂 I’ve been reading through some of the threads on the site and I think THIS will be the place I’ll find answers to some of my questions! I’m not a hay grower…just a (broke😁) …

Jun 6, 2017 · I have been reading quite a few posts and other literature concerning what the ideal humidity is to rake and bale....but there doesn't always seem to be a consensus. What are your rules …

May 21, 2021 · Yes it's normal for baled hay moisture % to rise in the 1st few days after baling. I've had rd bales that tested 15% moisture test in the low-mid 20% range in next few days. Old timers called it …

Feb 16, 2010 · The more consistent the hay is feed into the bailer the better. We want the hay to go into the uprights of the balewagon and just squeeze into the uprights with a small amount of pressure. To …

Oct 16, 2010 · The wetter the hay, the better uniformity and more complete the tedding effect. We primarily use ours for Orchard and second cutting Timothy. It does work well but it is a violent …

May 22, 2010 · This hay season I have a new job that requires me to start around 5:30am and I get off work around 2:30pm. My plan is to cut hay rate after work but I was wondering when the best time to …

Nov 23, 2017 · Help identifying “Hay” - not Timothy Hay? Jump to Latest 14K views 17 replies 7 participants last post by Beav Nov 28, 2017 N