Day one of the 59th National Farm Machinery Show kicked off today in Louisville, Kentucky, and farm equipment manufacturers had a number of new items to capture the attention of visitors. Hesston by Massey Ferguson launched its new double small square baler on the show floor at a media event immediately after the show doors […] Read more
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New Massey Ferguson baler, Farmall tractor unveiled at 2025 National Farm Machinery Show
Agco to introduce new round baler series
The 1 Series 4X6 and 5X6 balers, which are making their debut this summer, will wear the Massey Ferguson brand name
The U.S. Farm Progress show at the end of August has become a key venue used by North American manufacturers to unveil new machines. This year will be no exception. In mid-August, Agco gave an early preview of one new product that will make its public debut at the show, the Massey Ferguson 1 Series […] Read more
VIDEO: Ontario hay producers target export market
Hay press can compress bales to meet shipping container requirements
Ontario hay growers finally have a central bale compressor that could accelerate market access for exports. The Hay Press Company’s bale compressor shrinks bale size to allow for more efficient shipping. Why it matters: Building an export market for forage could become another income stream for Ontario farmers and expand domestic forage production. The Steffen […] Read more
Massey adds the RB 4160P Protec to its RB baler series
One-pass baling and wrapping improves feed quality: AGCO
Glacier FarmMedia – AGCO has added the RB 4160P Protec combination baler and wrapper to its Massey Ferguson line of equipment. The unit combines all the features found on the Massey RB series silage balers, which debuted in 2018, with an integrated bale-wrapping unit that allows producers to harvest and ensile high-moisture forages in one […] Read more
Autonomous baler handles tedious part of job
Robot uses a scouring pattern to find bales in the field
Glacier FarmMedia – Collecting bales that are spread out across large fields is an onerous job. That’s why Vermeer has developed an autonomous bale mover. “We saw a need out there starting with biomass, where we needed to pick up a bunch of corn stalk bales and put them to the edge of the field,” […] Read more
Krone baler gets belted build
Bales can be formed under more conditions in the new Krone baler
Glacier FarmMedia – Chains and slats were standard in round balers decades ago, but most manufacturers shifted to continuous belts. Germany’s Krone held out against that move, citing the reliability of chain systems to form a bale under nearly any forage harvesting conditions and the reliability of the all-metal design. The company will continue to […] Read more
Massey’s Protec combo baler brings wrapping on board
Baler allows for less loss of forage quality due to immediate wrapping
Massey Ferguson has added integrated bale wrapping to its new RB 4160P Protec baler, which will allow a single operator to produce “hay in a day.” Combining the features found on Massey’s RB Series silage balers with the bale-wrapping unit, producers can harvest and ensile high-moisture forages in “one simple process.” Assuming six layers of […] Read more
When to buy new farm equipment
Costs compared to revenue should guide equipment decisions
Intuition and personal experience have a role to play when considering major equipment purchases, but farms should strive to have a machinery investment strategy based on quantifiable metrics. That was the advice of Travis Jansen on March 22, as he hosted a session for Agri-food Management Excellence (AME). Why it matters: Machinery purchases can represent […] Read more
Case IH baler capable of silage, dry hay operation
New model designed to be an “all purpose” baler for producers
Glacier FarmMedia – The new RB565 Premium HD round baler is designed for the “ultimate crop flexibility,” says Case IH, which means it’s capable of being used to put up wet silage bales as well as dry hay and straw. “The RB565 Premium HD round baler is equipped with components to efficiently handle wet hay […] Read more
Silage baler a first for Massey Ferguson
The baler is especially made to handle the tougher conditions of silage bales
Massey Ferguson has announced its new RB Series Silage Baler, the company’s first ever silage-specific baler. AGCO and Massey Ferguson have designed the new RB Series Balers with a modern look, similar to European style balers with the rounded profile rather than a traditional square design. Another notable design feature that you’ll notice upfront is […] Read more
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