Browse the Summer 2018 Issue of BALE

Look inside the Summer 2018 issue of BALE magazine! If you’re interested in receiving BALE magazine, see your AGCO equipment dealer in the United States and Canada.

Pieter Vanderlaan stands in front of his Sunflower 9435 grain drill.

Due Diligence

Nothing less than careful attention to site prep, soil fertility and seed selection works for establishing alfalfa.

Lee Gilmore and his Mother look out over their fields.

Trial, Error, Win

This Tennessee farmer takes top honors at the Southeastern Hay Contest.

Alfalfa Rotation Explained

After five years, alfalfa yields generally decline. So, most farmers take that field out of the crop for a year or more before replanting.

Bales of hay for feeding cows sits stacked in a storage area.

Expert Tips For Storing and Sorting Hay

Advice from the experts on how to properly store hay bales, as well as get the right hay to each animal you’re feeding.

The Massey Ferguson 2370 Ultra HD Large Square Baler produces a golden bale of hay.

Proven Performance

Reliability is a hallmark of Hesston by Massey Ferguson® balers.

Hesston Knows Hay Video Series

From soil prep and planting tips, to advice on how and when to cut, and even how to decrease the risk of bale fires: It’s the ultimate video course on producing and storing quality hay.