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Solid Silage Production

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

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

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

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

 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...

Getting Ready for Hay Season

 Getting Ready for Hay Season By Jaclyn Krymowski for American Cattlemen We may still be in the thick of winter, but as the hay stores slowly wane we’re reminded - another haying season will soon be upon us. If you make your own hay, you know that with the satisfaction of a full barn before winter...

Innovations in Hay Equipment

 Innovations in Hay Equipment By Michael Cox for American Cattlemen The pace of modern technology improvements shows no signs of abatement any time soon, and hay equipment is no exception to this trend. Equipment improvements and new features for harvesting, handling and feeding out hay continue to be...

Good Mixer Loading, Better TMR Consistency

Good Mixer Loading, Better TMR Consistency  Proper loading plays a big role in mixing performance  By Jeff Mikus, PhD.  Article and photos courtesy of Diamond V®.   Cows need consistent rations for optimal milk production. That’s why on-farm feed mixers get a lot of attention in the TMR...
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American Cattlemen April 2021

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