Growing and Baling Miscanthus for Biomass Energy in Canada

von ep | Juli 14, 2026 | Application & Use Cases, Hay Balers Application Blogs

Miscanthus in Canada: A High-Yield Energy Crop Worth Knowing Miscanthus — specifically Miscanthus x giganteus, the sterile hybrid commonly planted for energy production — is one of the most productive perennial biomass crops available to Canadian producers in...

Straw as Biomass Feedstock: Baling for Pellet Mills in Canada

von ep | Juli 14, 2026 | Application & Use Cases, Hay Balers Application Blogs

Agricultural Straw in the Canadian Biomass Economy The Canadian biomass pellet industry has grown substantially over the past decade, driven by European renewable energy policy that incentivizes the displacement of coal with certified agricultural and forestry...

How to Bale Hay With a Compact Tractor Under 50HP

von ep | Juli 14, 2026 | Application & Use Cases, Hay Balers Application Blogs

Can a Sub-50 HP Tractor Actually Run a Round Baler? The short answer is yes — with the right baler, the right preparation, and a clear understanding of your tractor limits. Tens of thousands of small farm operations across Canada run functional hay baling programs...

Mini Round Baler Buying Guide for Small Acreage Farms

von ep | Juli 14, 2026 | Application & Use Cases, Hay Balers Application Blogs

Why Small Acreage Farms Need a Different Baler Conversation The round baler market is dominated by equipment engineered for large-scale commercial hay operations. When a small acreage producer in BC or Ontario walks into a farm equipment dealership asking about round...

Straw Baling After Harvest: Maximizing Value From Cereal Crops

von ep | Juli 14, 2026 | Application & Use Cases, Hay Balers Application Blogs

Straw as a Revenue Stream: The Opportunity After Grain Harvest For Canadian grain producers growing wheat, barley, oats, or canola, the straw left behind after combining represents a significant secondary income opportunity that many operations are still leaving on...