Net Wrap Guide

A round baler making hay in a green field — alfalfa is round-baled at the right moisture and toughness to keep the protein-rich leaves on the bale.

Round-Baling Alfalfa: Moisture, Leaf Loss, and ...

By the XES Netting team — bale net-wrap manufacturer · Updated June 7, 2026 · ~8 min read Quick answer: Alfalfa is the most unforgiving crop to round-bale because the...

A tractor running a rotary tedder to spread cut hay — tedding right after cutting is what makes fast-drying dry hay.

How to Make Dry Hay Faster: The 30-Hour Method

By the XES Netting team — bale net-wrap manufacturer · Updated June 4, 2026 · ~9 min read Every day a cutting lies in the field is another roll of...

Round bales in a clean, freshly harvested field — keeping dirt out of the bale is what makes crop residue cattle will actually eat.

How to Make Clean Cornstalk Bales Cattle Will Eat

By the XES Netting team — bale net-wrap manufacturer · Updated June 4, 2026 · ~8 min read "My cows won't eat cornstalk bales" is one of the most common...

A tractor and round baler making hay in a green field — preservative is applied at the baler so slightly tough hay can be baled safely.

Hay Preservatives: Buffered Acid vs Dry Powder

By the XES Netting team — bale net-wrap manufacturer · Updated June 4, 2026 · ~8 min read Hay preservative is insurance for the days the weather forecast turns against...

A round baler running in a hay field -- baling at the right moisture is what keeps net-wrapped bales tight and stable in storage.

Baling Moisture for Net-Wrapped Bales: How Dry?

By the XES Netting team — bale net-wrap manufacturer · Updated June 3, 2026 · ~8 min read Quick answer: For dry round bales you'll net-wrap and stack, aim for...