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...

Hustler Equipment

 Hustler Equipment  Article and photos courtesy of Hustler Equipment. Hustler Equipment is a 3rd Generation family owned and run business founded in 1961 by R H Currie a rancher and innovator with a proven track record of crafting revolutionary livestock feeding equipment that simplifies everyday life....

Feeding Hay More Efficiently

Feeding Hay More Efficiently Bale Processors Provide Efficiency to The Feed Allocation Process By Evan Whitley, Ph.D. and Curtis Larson Engage a livestock producer in a conversation about the benefits of a bale processor and versatility is often the number one attribute they identify.   A bale...