Browse the Summer 2017 Issue of BALE

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Two Generations of Experience
This father/son team offers several baling tips that can improve hay quality and avoid surprises hiding in the windrow.

The Perfect Combination: Hesston Balers and Massey Ferguson Tractors
Peter Friesen believes his Hesston by Massey Ferguson Model 2270XD balers and his Massey Ferguson 7624 tractors make a terrific team.

Tracking Hay Quality
New relative feed value (RFV) calculators and tracking systems allow producers to sort bales in the field.

How Much Crop Residue Should You Remove this Season?
Removing the right amount of residue can add income to your bottom line and make your soil even healthier.

Rebaled Means Revalued
Even with the extra effort and time, rebaling grass and straw proves a profitable trend for many producers.

The Big Tradeoff: Walking the Line of Hay Quality and Yield
Many factors influence the quality of your hay. Chief among them is how to strike the right balance between forage quality and yield.

Revolutionary Baler Rating System
Finding the right-size baler for your operation just got easier.