Podcast — Baler

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 Germany to the demanding fields of South Australia. Stefan shares his mastery of high-density baling in some of the world’s toughest conditions. With over 100,000 bales under his belt, Stefan offers real-world insights into machine setup, twine technology, and why pre-season maintenance is critical to success.

🚜🌾 Exciting News from Hay Kings Podcast! 🎧 Join us on the latest Hay Kings episode featuring TJ Steele, a trailblazer in hay equipment innovation. TJ shares insights from his journey of enhancing hay production tools and introduces the revolutionary Paksan baler. Dive into the challenges and triumphs of modernizing farm equipment to boost efficiency and production. Don't miss out on this captivating discussion that's shaping the future of farming! 🌱💪

Join us on the Hay Kings Podcast as we delve into the expertise of Rob Boyle from Rock House Farms, who shares his experience in custom hay baling over 3,500 acres in Coolidge, Arizona. In this episode, Rob discusses the challenges of water sourcing, the efficiency of modern baling equipment, and strategies for maintaining high-quality forage. Discover the technical and practical aspects of achieving optimal baling cycles and moisture levels, crucial for producing premium hay. Tune in for a masterclass in hay production with one of the industry’s seasoned experts.

In this Hay Kings episode, host Jon Paul Driver is joined by Nathan Beus and David Cannon of Sloan Levitt Insurance to unpack property and casualty insurance for hay producers. With deep agricultural expertise, they cover asset lists, stack limits, fire prevention policies, and real-world scenarios like custom operations and hay presses, offering strategies to avoid being under or over-insured.

Packed with insights on risk management and claim costs, this episode delivers actionable tips to help hay producers protect their investments and make informed decisions. Tune in to learn how to stack up savings and safeguard your farm.

Bart Elder, Vermeer Forage Product Manager and Peter Horne, Vermeer Project Engineer join the Hay Kings Podcast to discuss Vermeer's new innovation on their ZR5-1200 self-propelled baler. TempSense™, monitors bearing temperatures while alerting the operator in the cab if any bearings may need inspection or maintenance.

Learn more —on this episode of the Hay Kings podcast and Vermeer's Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcgHd06YtlI