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Self-propelled big square balers will soon be on the market for the first time, thanks in large part to Gary Kelderman of Kelderman Manufacturing, Oskaloosa, IA....More

Two new forage bagging machines will be hitting the market this season, filling a need for mid-size units, according to the companies involved. Ag Bag, a division of Miller, St. Nazianz, WI, will introduce its MX1012 for the fall silage season. Pacbag, based in Astoria, OR, will come out with five of its Track-Pack silage baggers about the same time....More

Farm machinery manufacturers are throwing out a new word that will mean good things for machine operators: improved machine reliability and improved troubleshooting. And that potentially could mean less downtime. What is ISOBUS and how will it affect a farm’s day-to-day operations?...More

If you’re in the market for a large square baler, the newest machines and latest upgrades are available from several manufacturers – or on the way. Custom harvesters and commercial growers have been asking for increased capacity and durability, plus simple designs. Here’s what they’re getting in 2012 – and beyond....More

Spending eight to 10 or 12 hours chopping hay or silage corn can get old pretty fast, according to custom forage harvesters randomly polled at the U.S. Custom Harvesters Inc. annual meeting in March....More

Bill Kurtz got tired of seeing his horses waste hay. So, six years ago, he decided to find a way to make them mind their manners. Hence his Waste Less Hay Feeder, which holds round or large or small square bales in a rectangular box with two side grill panels that manually fold down as feed is needed...More

This combine-head attachment chops stover and puts it in windrows while the grain is being harvested, with the husks and cobs falling out of the combine being placed on top....More

Forage Seminars at World Ag Expo, on Feb. 14 in Tulare, CA, will feature the latest in forage harvesting equipment....More