The use of bale accumulators has helped producers meet the small square demand while the advent of inline balers is allowing ...

CLITHERALL, MINN. – Once in a while, on a summer afternoon, my husband will ask if our young son and I are ready to help with the small square hay bales. Hardly anybody makes small square bales ...

Haymaking is a game of threes, says University of Missouri Extension state forage specialist Carson Roberts. To be profitable, producers must manage three key factors: equipment expenses, quality and ...

“It hadn’t been used for a couple of years, so the twine-tie square baler was sold on an internet auction.” Small square bales of hay are a lot of work, but nearly essential for most livestock ...

Photo by Robert Fears A covered shed is the proper way to store square bales of hay. Photo by Robert Fears Round bales stored on a slope allow good drainage, which helps retain hay quality. Photo by ...