For lactating dairy cattle, potassium is an imperative nutrient that optimizes milk production. The Nutrient Requirements for Dairy Cattle from the National Research Council indicates that extreme potassium deficiency in lactating cows (defined as 0.06% to 0.15%...
Why Is Visual Grade Important? Visual Grade has a very strong correlation to the attractiveness of the hay (for the livestock), that is livestock are much more likely to eat and be attracted to really nice-looking hay. In addition, there is a direct correlation...
At Feed Central we understand the importance of NOT spreading fire ants when working with hay and other baled products. We also understand how important it is for each of us to play our own part. Fire ants are small, but they can have devastating consequences on the...
WHY IS VISUAL GRADE IMPORTANT? Visual Grade has a very strong correlation to the attractiveness of the hay (for the livestock), that is livestock are much more likely to eat and be attracted to really nice-looking hay. In addition, there is a direct correlation...
As your hay importation and exportation business grows, the amount of hay you’ll store on your farm or facility will as well. The time will inevitably come for you to stack hay bales to make more space. How do you do this? When stacking hay bales, ensure that each...
What is the nutritional value of your hay bales? This isn’t something you can just guess by eyeballing it. Rather, farmers rely on a qualified system of measurement (feed test) after utilising a hay corer to take a good, representative sample. What is a hay corer? A...
In summary, here’s what Feed Central Hay buyers want: Heavy, large, square bales (8x4x3) that maximise freight and handling efficiencies at every stage. High density (HD) balers that can deliver this size bale are now highly preferred. Feed with high Energy & good...
We talk to a lot of producers about what will help your product sell but this season we wanted to outline some notable issues that could affect the saleability of your Hay. Here they are: NOT KNOWING THE QUALITY OF YOUR HAY » Have you got your Hay Quality Assured...
Machinery manufacturers have put a lot of effort into producing a solid and heavy baler over recent years. So (as a generalization) a contractor with newer gear should be able to make heavier and better-shaped bales than a contractor with older gear. Here’s a few...