Podcast — Baler

Hay Kings Podcast: The Stories Behind Vermeer Innovation

Hay Kings Podcast: The Stories Behind Vermeer Innovation

Kent Thompson and his team are responsible for developing industry-leading innovations for hay and forage 
equipment at Vermeer Corporation in Pella, Iowa. Hear the stories behind how some of the largest Vermeer 
innovations came to be — such as the ZR5 self-propelled baler, the bale hawk, and more — on this episode of 
the Hay Kings podcast.  
 
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Hay Kings Podcast: Bundling Small Bales (S4:E12)

Hay Kings Podcast: Bundling Small Bales (S4:E12)

Bundling small square bales has made a difference in JB Miller's operation. Join the Hay Kings Podcast to hear boots on the ground experience from bundling bales. 

 

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Hay Kings Podcast: Offsetting Labor and Machinery Costs (S4: E9)

Hay Kings Podcast: Offsetting Labor and Machinery Costs (S4: E9)

We’re here today with Curt Clark, an Iowa producer who was able to off-set machinery costs and labor (cutting his labor force from six to three) by purchasing one piece of equipment — the Vermeer ZR5-1200 self-propelled baler.

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Hay Kings: Drinking from a Fire Hose (S4:E1)

Hay Kings: Drinking from a Fire Hose (S4:E1)

"There is more to farming than turning dirt". Join the Hay Kings podcast as we talk to Ken Wagenbach about his journey through agriculture. From full-time farmer to the corporate world Ken shares stories on personal growth, massive baling operations, and his expertise on large square balers. 

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Hay Kings: Baling in the Rain (S3:E4)

Hay Kings: Baling in the Rain (S3:E4)

Ernie Cooper joins the Hay Kings podcast to talk equipment. Ernie is a sales representative for several lines of equipment servicing Georgia and Florida. Conditions are different in the south with tropical grasses and lots of haylage. Ernie has even been known to bale in the rain, it's a good story.

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