EDUCATION CONNNECTION INNOVATION
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Podcast

Hay Kings: Baling the Hard Stuff (S8:E7) →
What do you do when your hay gets so sugary it turns to concrete inside the baler? Stefan Hollmann joins host Jon Paul Driver to talk about high-sugar hay challenges,...

Hay Kings: 100,000 Bales Later (S8:E6) →
On this episode of the Hay Kings Podcast, host Jon Paul Driver sits down with Stefan Hollmann, a seasoned baler operator who took his skills from a family farm in...

Hay Kings: Hay Markets, Hard Truths, and How to Adapt (S8:E5) →
In this episode of the Hay Kings Podcast, Jon Paul Driver sits down with Mark Mendez of MMT Ag to explore the evolution of California’s hay market and the challenges...
Blog
Rain or Maturity: Making the Right Cut for Hay Quality and Market Fit →
Neither option is ideal, but if you’re forced to choose between cutting hay and risking rain or letting it get overmature, the better choice usually depends on your end market:

The Rise of Traited Alfalfa and Advanced Harvesting Technologies →
The agricultural sector is experiencing significant technological advancements that are setting new standards in forage production. Among these developments, the incorporation of yield mapping in harvesting equipment and traited alfalfa...
Innovations and Challenges in the Hay Equipment Industry →
Jon Paul and guest TJ Steele delved into the intricate world of hay production and the significant advancements and challenges in hay equipment. This conversation highlighted the resilience and innovation...
The Ultimate in Hay Conditioning Rolls
CRUSH AND CRIMP WITH HIGHER YIELD.
The Crusher dries hay faster than factory rolls, while fully flattening and conditioning the entire stem with minimal leaf loss. Retain nutrients in the plant for a higher RFV (Relative Feed Value) and make softer, more palatable hay.
- Effective in all forages
- Universal and fit any machine
- Shorter dry-down time
- Higher Relative Feed Value (RFV)
