Grant Lastiwka’s bale grazing setup.

Evaluating options for feeding bales

The hay is baled and stacked in the yard. Now’s the time to decide how to feed it. If the current method wastes a significant amount of feed, it might be time to re-evaluate your feeding system. Bale grazing has become more popular in recent years. Before an entire feeding system is switched over to […] Read more

Haying in Miami, Manitoba.

Timely maintenance can prevent round baler fires

Getting a visual assessment of your baler and tractor is a good place to start

Even though most of North Dakota has received adequate rainfall this summer, reports of round baler fires are occurring. “It seems odd to think about the risk of baler fires right now, as the grass is still green in many areas where hay is still being harvested,” says Tom Clays, North Dakota Forest Service director. […] Read more