Education

Hay Moisture Testing and Considerations
This year (2025) had a particularly wet spring, which complicated our hay cutting schedules. The information below is a compilation of hay moisture considerations, along with some more detailed information about why moisture matters so much for hay…
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The Basics of Hay Preservatives
This blog post is presented as a follow-up article to a presentation by Dr. Emma Matcham at the NE Ohio Hay Day, which was hosted by Norden and Trumbull County Extension on August 2nd, 2025. Hay producers largely understand the value of mowing…
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How to Grade Your Driveway with a Crowning Grader
A well-maintained driveway not only adds to your property’s curb appeal but also ensures a smooth ride for vehicles and proper drainage during rainy seasons. One key tool that can help achieve this is a crowning driveway grader. This handy equipment…
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Will Wooley’s Testimonial
Owner of Clovebrooke Farms, Will Wooley shares why he uses the Norden Bale System and what he loves about it.…
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Cedar Creek Farm Testimonial
Gerald Crider owner of Cedar Creek Farm who farms along with his grandson Justin Smith, shares a little about his 200 year old farm and why the Norden Bale Accumulator has sped up his entire baling process.…
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Keith’s Hay Farm Testimonial
Keith Yawn, owner of Keith’s Hay Farm, shares his experience with past hay baling systems and why Norden’s System fixed all his problems.…
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R&D Malcolm Farms Testimonial
Owner of R&D Malcolm Farms Dean Malcolm and son Colin Malcolm share how they used to bale hay, “Old Fashioned.” Now they can sit in air conditioned cabs and not touch a single bale with the Norden Bale System.…
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Jansen Farm Testimonial
Owners of Jansen Farm, father and son, Rich & Matt Jansen share why they chose the F4 Bale System for their Farm, why they chose it over other brands and why it has made their hay baling process so much easier. …
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Rohr Farms Testimonial
Dan Rohr, Owner of Rohr Farms, shares his experience with the Norden Bale system and why it helps get the job done. Especially with the current labor shortage.…
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Miller Farms Testimonial
Brothers Clay and Tate Miller from Miller Farms share why the Norden Bale System has saved them so much time and labor.…
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