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Precision AG in Hay Production

Discover the history of hay production and explore objectives, software and hardware equipment, suppliers, and cost analysis in this comprehensive guide.

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Precision AG in Hay Production

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  1. Precision AG in Hay Production By: Jared Yost

  2. History • Hay production started in the early 1800’s • They cut hay by hand using sickles • Not until the 1860’s, reapers and binders where being developed

  3. Stationary balers came out to farmers in the early 1870’s • In the 1936 the automatic round baler was invented • Both square baler and round baler were used in most areas by the 1940’s

  4. Objectives in Hay Production • Increase productivity • Reduce fuel cost • Reduce labor cost • Software Equipment • Hardware Equipment

  5. RFID • Radio Frequency Identification Device • Date • Time • Moisture content • Weight • Producer uses hand-held scanners to to read tags that are attached the bale

  6. Trimble started in 2010 with ThingMagic • Suppliers • AGCO • New Holland • Case IH

  7. Small Square Balers • Bale Baron • Bale Bandit http://youtu.be/RSR8iHrr3TU http://youtu.be/A7zl5Y_f2oM

  8. Bale Bandit • Metal Bands cost $1.26 per bundle of 21 bales • Can handle 21 to 18 bale bundles, with length being from 37” to 42’’ • Small bales bring a higher price per ton than the big squares or round bales

  9. Bale Baron • Plastic Twine • 25.00 for a 9000 ft roll = .016 per bundle • Also weaker than metal bands • Smart Solve - Computer Control System • The Smart/Solve system runs using a PLC that constantly monitors and warns the operator when needed.

  10. W. R. Long Grapalator • Handles from 1 to 10 bales. • Will work with bales from 34" to 42" long. • The Grapalator weight is 780 lbs. • Rails can be removed and be stored on unit. • http://youtu.be/elYZs-OfoH4

  11. Problems • Metal bands can break if the ground isn’t smooth with the Bale Bandit • Sometimes wont keep the bundle tight • Cost more for short term use • Have to bale many acres to pay off • Have to have a skid steer for the Grapalator

  12. Cost • Hire out • .85 cents/bale using a Hay Wagon • Cost: 5000 bale x .85/ bale = $4250 • Revenue: $8/bale x 5000 bale = $40,000 • Profit: Immediately • Takes more time • Need workers

  13. Small Square Bundles (7x3) • Cost: Bale Bandit = $50,000 New Bale Baron = $53,000 New Grappler = $5,500 New Skidsteer = $15,000 to $45,000 • Revenue: $120/bundle x 238 bundles = $40,000 Note: $300 for metal banding • Profit: 1 or 2 years, but save time and requires no help

  14. Questions?

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