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Hay and Forage

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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A Massey Ferguson DM series triple mower cuts through high grass in a field.

More Hay In A Day

Massey Ferguson® DM Series triple mowers offer volume, versatility and value.

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Going the Distance: Growing Alfalfa to Export

When customers pay to have alfalfa shipped more than 5,000 miles, they expect to receive maximum feed value.

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Balancing Hay Quality and Quantity

Because they grow most of their own forages, this Washington state dairy owner strives for a balance between tons and nutrition.

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Time For Timothy

Foreign and domestic demand continues to grow for this highly valued hay.

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Reduced Lignin Alfalfa

New varieties offer increased forage efficiency.

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5 Tips to Maximize Alfalfa Leaf Retention

In alfalfa, some two-thirds of the crop’s nutritive value is in its soft, fragile leaves, making leaf retention through drydown, baling and beyond critical in delivering quality animal feed. So, what steps should you take to get the most from your crop while maximizing leaf retention? 

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