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On many small farms, waterways, buffer strips, and other marginal areas are often overlooked. They may be too narrow or damp for row crops. But with the right approach these spaces can produce surprisingly nutrient-rich hay–especially valuable for cattle. With proper timing and compact equipment from Tractor Tools Direct, turning these areas into productive forage zones is both smart and sustainable. Why Waterway Hay is Worth the Effort Hay grown in waterways tends to be hig …

We know you can purchase equipment elsewhere, but at Tractor Tools Direct, we’ve built our business around one core principle: 100% customer satisfaction. Not every company can say this! This commitment drives every decision we make—from the products we offer to the support we provide. That’s why when it comes to balers, we stand behind them completely. If they didn’t live up to our standards, we wouldn’t be selling them. Period. When you purchase a baler …

When it comes to producing high-quality hay, few factors are more critical—or more unpredictable—than the weather. Rain, temperature, humidity, and wind all directly impact how effectively hay dries in the field. For small-acreage farmers using compact equipment, understanding and planning around weather conditions is essential to protecting your crop and maximizing forage quality. Rain is one of the biggest threats once hay is cut. Moisture during the curing stage halts th …

Did you know that our team at Tractor Tools Direct can help sheep and goat farmers tailor a hay-making package to specifically fit the needs of a sheep or goat operation? With its compact size, our machinery, which can be run by tractors with as little as 25 HP, is easy to operate in the smaller pastures found on a smaller farm. “Our compact hay equipment can be easily maneuvered through gates, around barns, and along fences.” Since many sheep and goat farms’ pastures are divided into sm …