As snow falls and winter descends, a lot of agricultural work is slowing down. But for farmers with livestock, they’ve got to make sure their animals have enough to eat through the long cold months.

The Indiana Forage Council will host a webinar titled “From Bale to Blacktop: Preventing Hay-Related Road Hazards” on Feb. 23, 2026, at 6 p.m.

Stacking hay with an air gap between bales allows the moisture to dissipate more readily and can help avoid problems. Be certain all the bales fall at or below the acceptable range stated above for ...

"Nothing, other than running cold water over the entire body, felt better than pop after stacking hay in the mow," according to author Mychal Wilmes, recalling his earlier days on the farm. A ...

ELLENSBURG – Hay farmer Eric Ollgaard gave up hiring hay buckers in the mid-1990s because they were so scarce. About two years ago, he started using a hay squeeze to stack the 2,000 tons of hay he ...