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At Tractor Tools Direct, we are committed to helping small farm operations achieve haying independence. Our extensive range of commercial-grade, high-quality implements for compact tractors is designed to make hay production not only feasible but also efficient for small-acreage farmers. In this blog post, we’ll explore why it’s a smart move for small farmers to start baling their own hay, empowering them to take control of their haying operations and improve their farm pro …

  Hopefully, you have used the slow winter months thinking ahead to a great baling season. Once the grass starts growing, you’ll need to be ready to spring into action! This blog will give some advice on how to know when it’s time to make the cut! The haying season is divided into multiple cuttings, with the number of cuttings being dependent on the climate and geography of the region. In northern regions of the U.S. and Canada, where the summer season is shorter, far …

"You can bale when your pasture is at its nutritional peak—not when the farmer down the road gets around to it." Do you operate a small farm? Do you own a little livestock and a few acres of hay pasture? Are you tired of waiting until the farmer down the road gets around to baling your hay—usually long after it has reached its nutritional peak? Then maybe it’s time for you to make the jump to haying independence. Fortunately, we at Tractor Tools Direct have developed …

  Perfect hay-baling conditions can be hard to come by, especially with the unpredictability of late spring weather. That’s why it’s crucial to start preparing for the hay season at least a month before your first cutting. In this blog, we’ll outline the steps to ensure your equipment, fields, and storage are prepared well before the first cutting. Prepare Your Hay Baling Equipment Ideally, much of the spring preparation should have been done the previous fall. If you foll …

In my job here at Tractor Tools Direct I talk to people throughout North America, including Alaska and Hawaii. I thoroughly enjoy engaging these folks in conversation to learn about their homesteads and to get a glance into their reasons for purchasing our equipment. With virtually every person I speak to the theme is the same; they wish to gain more independence. The terms “Off The Grid” and being prepared seem to pop up occasionally. That may be only independence from having to ha …