How Much Do Hay Bales Weigh?
Bale weight is critical in determining the price of hay and transportation costs. Since there are lots of factors that can affect the total weight of a hay bale, it’s…
Posts by Neville Janke
How Many Hay Bales Per Acre?
It’s a question that most hay farmers wonder as their venture gets underway. Your crop is growing well and thoughts of how much your crop will yield are common questions.…
Can Round Hay Bales Get Wet?
This is a situation we all face from time to time. Either you are trying to do the mad dash to get bales in from the paddock before the storm…
February 2022 Hay Market Snapshot
BUYERS UPDATE (by Cieran Maxwell) Over the last fortnight it has been great to see a number of buyers be proactive in securing volumes of quality fodder before the traditional…
Why Do Hay Bales Catch Fire?
Almost every farmer has a story about their own hay catching on fire or a friend or colleague’s doing the same. For the most part, your hay will seem fine…
Early March 2022 Hay Market Snapshot
BUYERS UPDATE (By Cieran Maxwell) It’s a dominating topic right now in the hay world, the term ‘The King of Fodder’ is floating around – Lucerne is on everyone’s lips.…
Hay Testing Probes – What You Need to Know
What is the nutrient value of your hay bales? This isn’t something you can just guess by eyeballing it. Rather, farmers will rely on a qualified system of measurement by…
Testing And Timing Hay Before Baling
When harvesting hay, the next step is to bale it into sellable round or square-shaped bales. You can’t just bale whenever you want though, at least, not if you want…
How we can help – Floods 2022
G’day, Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those effected by the recent flooding events. It’s heartbreaking to watch and we want to do whatever we can. If you…
National Hay Market Report December 2021
December 2021 Contributors: Jock Jackson (Account Manager) & Cieran Maxwell (General Manager). KEY POINTS The extended market is looking for high quality Cereal Hay. Some Growers missing first and second…