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Steel vs. Rubber Hay Rollers: A Comprehensive Comparison

April 17, 2023

Steel vs. Rubber Hay Rollers: A Comprehensive Comparison

Controlling humidity and moisture during the harvest stage of maturity is the most critical factor under a producer’s control that affects hay quality. Conditioning rollers, which greatly aid crop drying for hay producers, solve this problem. When you employ a conditioner, the hay drying rate…

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4 Changes to Expect in the Domestic Hay Market in 2023

March 15, 2023

4 Changes to Expect in the Domestic Hay Market in 2023

Hay is the third-largest crop in the U.S. in terms of harvest acres. In 2022, the total hay production in the U.S. was approximately 112.8 million tonnes. However, various factors have affected hay production in the last quarter of 2022, consequently affecting the domestic hay…

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High Moisture Hay: 4 Nutrients in Hay That Require Fast Moisture Removal

February 17, 2023

High Moisture Hay: 4 Nutrients in Hay That Require Fast Moisture Removal

High-quality hay is critical for maintaining a healthy herd and maximizing cattle production. Since hay quality is determined by the nutrients available, you need to know how best to dry hay without losing these vital nutrients.  While there are conditioner rolls from B&D Rollers,  processes…

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A Comprehensive Guide to Hay Equipment Maintenance

January 30, 2023

A Comprehensive Guide to Hay Equipment Maintenance

Hay equipment is an essential tool for those dealing with hay production, even if the hay is just meant to feed the livestock. Without hay equipment, the hay production process will be slow and tedious – leading to a huge loss of time and money….

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5 Year-End Farm Business Tasks and Planning Recommendations

December 1, 2022

5 Year-End Farm Business Tasks and Planning Recommendations

  The success of any business depends on how well you plan. For instance, if you want to produce and sell more nutritional hay, you should plan to have the right equipment. Typically, it is advisable to plan each year in advance, and one of…

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9 Costs of Delaying Your Harvest to Wait Out the Weather

November 18, 2022

9 Costs of Delaying Your Harvest to Wait Out the Weather

  Harvesting operations are time-sensitive, and weather conditions can play a significant role when farmers decide to harvest their crops. If the forecast calls for bad weather, it may be tempting to delay harvesting in hopes that the weather will improve. However, delaying a harvest…

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5 Signs It’s Time for Replacement Hay Conditioner Rollers

October 24, 2022

5 Signs It’s Time for Replacement Hay Conditioner Rollers

  Do you feel like your conditioners are not in optimal working condition? Have you noticed any loss of efficiency in your hay conditioning rollers? Well, like any other machine, your hay conditioner rollers suffer the effects of wear and tear. After conditioning tons of…

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How to Produce and Sell More Nutritional Hay

September 13, 2022

How to Produce and Sell More Nutritional Hay

Relative Feed Value (RFV) measures how well your livestock consumes and digests hay. It measures hay quality based on the amount of digestible dry matter content. The higher the RFV, the greater the feed value. Calculating an RFV involves: Taking random samples from hay bales….

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6 Hazards of Rushing Your Hay Baling Process

August 10, 2022

6 Hazards of Rushing Your Hay Baling Process

Hay is a critical resource for livestock owners, especially during winter. If you’re in charge of hay production and baling, you’re probably aware that many steps are involved in ensuring it’s ready for feeding. The first phase of the drying process results in moisture loss…

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4 Factors That Speed Up or Slow Down Dry-Down Time for Hay

July 27, 2022

4 Factors That Speed Up or Slow Down Dry-Down Time for Hay

  Despite the fact that the conventional methods of drying hay haven’t altered in a decade, weather patterns are changing more each year, and they are not for the better. After springs of excessive rain and storms continue to raise the potential for flooding and…

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Critical Safety Steps to Any Mowing and Foraging Operation

June 22, 2022

Critical Safety Steps to Any Mowing and Foraging Operation

Mowing and foraging operations are crucial links in the agriculture production industry. Harvesting equipment accomplishes a lot of work and limits human contact with crops, resulting in a more consistent product that can be stored and even brought to market with minimal handling, cross-contamination, or…

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How Relative Feed Value (RFV) Impacts Your Profits

May 12, 2022

How Relative Feed Value (RFV) Impacts Your Profits

When most people drive down the road and look out into an alfalfa field, they might only think they are looking at a monoculture of plants used for animal feed. Farmers harvest the hay, animals eat the hay, and people work with or eat the…

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How to Calculate the Break-Even Point of Purchasing New Hay Conditioner Rollers

April 26, 2022

How to Calculate the Break-Even Point of Purchasing New Hay Conditioner Rollers

We all know that hay conditioner rollers are expensive. The good news is that purchasing new rollers can save you money in the long run by producing better quality hay and cutting down labor costs.  While it’s easy to see that the cost of buying…

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