Written by: Logan Staheli Improve Hay Quality by Increasing Leaf Retention We all know how important leaf retention is when baling hay. Not only do animals love a nice, leafy flake of hay, but the amount of leaves in the final baled product also has a significant impact on the forage quality. David Weakley, director of forage research nutrition at …
Even Smaller Hay Operations Can Benefit from the DewPoint Hay Steamer Mike Noel and Nathan Shephard farm around 250 acres in beautiful Johnson Canyon near Kanab, Utah. Although they run a small hay operation compared to some, they decided to take a leap of faith and purchase a DewPoint Hay Steamer. The steamer has dramatically improved the quality of …
Is that Steamed Hay? One question that our customers often get asked by hay buyers and brokers is, “Is that steamed hay?” Steamed hay is becoming a brand and something that buyers and dairymen are asking for. This video and blog discuss what hay buyers are saying about the characteristics of steamed hay as well as some principles to …
