As the calendar has turned to autumn and the hay harvest season continues in full swing across the country, forage analysis labs expect to be hit by a tidal wave of samples from clients.

Forage quality is a crucial consideration on a dairy, impacting the success and profitability of your operation.

As summer approaches, farmers and ranchers across the country are gearing up for the hay season ahead. Amid the anticipation of warmer weather and bustling fields, ensuring hay equipment is in optimal condition becomes a priority on the long to-do list for your farm.

At William K. Perry Farms, Bill, a fifth-generation farmer, has worked alongside his dad for the past 20 years. With many years of familial experience, they are working toward a more efficient operation by blending technology into tradition.

Whether it’s 100 bales or 10,000 bales, matching equipment specifications to production outcomes will provide the best total cost of ownership.

Harvesting hay from the right-of-way (ROW) is a common practice in neighboring states such as Oregon, Montana and Wyoming.