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Your one-stop destination for all things hay. From weekly market reports and educational articles to hay listings, event info, and expert insights—The Haymaker Hub brings the hay community together in one place. Whether you're here to learn, connect, or sell, this is your home base for staying ahead in the hay game.

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Harvest Tec's Hay Highlights

Explore featured content—from practical advice to deep dives on trending topics. Designed to keep you learning and growing, season after season.

Why Does Hay Spoil?
Discover how baling at higher moisture levels can actually result in higher quality hay.
The Value in Making Higher Moisture Hay
For years, growers were taught to aim for dry hay—get it under 16% moisture or risk mold and heat.
How to Rehydrate Your Windrows in Arid Climates
In arid regions, even top-quality alfalfa can go from ideal to brittle in a matter of hours.
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A Step-by-Step Look at Hay Production

The Process of Making Hay

Whether you're new to hay production or looking to refine your approach, understanding this flow helps improve efficiency, reduce spoilage, and preserve forage quality.

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Growth

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Cutting

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Raking

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Baling

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Storage

Answers from other Sources

What Challenges do you face while Making Hay?

Is treated hay safe for horses? Here’s what the research says
Monarch Chemicals
Should a Hay Preservative Be Used?
Forage Focus - Hay - May 2007
Understanding Hay Inoculants and Preservatives on ‘Dry’ Hay
Written collaboratively by Tracey Erickson, former SDSU Extension Dairy Field Specialist and Sara Bauder, SDSU Extension Agronomy Field Specialist.
Economics of Remoisturizing Alfalfa
Having the correct amount of moisture in harvested alfalfa at the time of baling is critical to maximizing economic return. In many of the areas of the western U.S., moisture levels of alfalfa hay in the windrow can dry to the point that leaves and stems will shatter during the baling process. As a result, producers typically bale at night and early morning, relying on dew to provide needed moisture.

Ryan Larsen - Associate Professor and Extension Economist / Utah State University
The Breakdown of Hay Preservatives and Additives
Manitoba
Propionic Acid Preservatives for Hay
Focus on Forage - Vol 15: No.5
Are hay preservative applicators worth it?
AGProud.com
Introducing

Haymaker Master Classes

An event that focuses on the best practices for making hay. Learn the secrets to producing premium hay with expert advice, live demonstrations, and industry insights at the Haymaker Master Class! Our goal is to provide a basic education for all types of hay producers on the steps required to put-up high-quality hay. Check out our Events Page to see when and where the next class will be held!

Hay Master Class
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    Looking for support or ready to buy? Harvest Tec is excited to have a network of dealers who are committed to providing the best support to our customers. Use our Dealer Locator to quickly find a Harvest Tec dealer near you. Whether you need parts, service, or expert advice, there’s a trusted partner near you.
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    We’re here to keep you up and running. Whether you need technical help, repair info, or quick access to service resources, our team is ready to help. From install questions to in-field troubleshooting, you’ll find the tools and answers you need right here, backed by the people who know your system best.

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    Event Calendar
    Never miss an opportunity to connect. Our event calendar keeps you updated on where we’ll be—trade shows, training sessions, dealer clinics, Haymaker Master Classes, and more. Whether you’re looking to learn, network, or see our solutions in action, this is where to find us!
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