Windrow Management: Go Wide for Better Drying
The way you lay down your windrows has a big impact on drying time. Our go-to method? Spread the windrows as wide as possible, matching the pickup width of your baler. Wider windrows expose more surface area to sunlight and airflow, helping the forage dry evenly and efficiently.
“We try to spread our windrows basically as wide as we can pick up with the baler most of the time.” - The Forage Guy
This small adjustment can shave hours off your drying time and reduce the need for tedding or flipping.
