What do international hay buyers look for in 2026? Export market standards and requirements

by ep | apr 21, 2026 | Industry insights

Hay Export Market 2026: What International Buyers Look For Global hay trade has evolved from a niche business into a $3.5+ billion annual market, with premium hay flowing from major production regions (US, Spain, Canada, Australia) to import-dependent dairy economies...

European vs American hay equipment: Key differences and which to choose for your farm

by ep | apr 21, 2026 | Uncategorized

European vs American Hay Equipment: Design Philosophy, Specs, and Choosing Between Them Step onto a dealership lot and you’ll quickly notice hay equipment comes in two broad design families. European-built machines from CLAAS, Krone, Kuhn, Pöttinger, and Lely...

How to start a custom hay baling business? Equipment, rates, and economics explained

by ep | apr 21, 2026 | Buying Guide

Starting a Custom Hay Baling Business: Equipment, Rates, and Economics The for-hire haying business is one of the most accessible paths into commercial agriculture — but margins are tight and equipment debt is real. Here’s what it takes to start and run one...

What hay equipment do you need for a small farm? Starter package for under 100 acres

by ep | apr 21, 2026 | Buying Guide

Small Farm Hay Equipment Package: Starter Kit Recommendations for Under-100-Acre Operations For farms managing 20 to 100 acres of hay, equipment choices differ dramatically from commercial-scale operations. Full-size haying equipment is overkill — expensive,...

Silage vs haylage vs dry hay: Which forage production method is right for you?

by ep | apr 21, 2026 | Buying Guide

Silage vs Haylage vs Dry Hay: Which Forage Production Method Is Right for You? The same standing crop — a field of alfalfa, grass, or mixed forage — can be harvested three fundamentally different ways: as dry hay, as haylage, or as silage. Each method has distinct...