by ep | jul 14, 2026 | Buying Guide
The Bale Format Decision: More Consequential Than It Looks Choosing between a round baler and a square baler — whether small square or large square — is one of the most consequential equipment decisions a hay producer can make, because the bale format shapes every... by ep | jul 14, 2026 | Buying Guide
Why Baler Maintenance Is a Harvest Season Business Decision A round baler that fails on day two of a four-day hay window does not represent a maintenance oversight — it represents a revenue problem, a feed security problem, and potentially a custom-hire problem with... by ep | jul 14, 2026 | Biomass/Energy Applications
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... by ep | jul 14, 2026 | Biomass/Energy Applications
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... by ep | jul 14, 2026 | Small-scale farm
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...