https://www.wcdairy.ca/blogs/articles/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:49:28 +0000 en https://www.wcdairy.ca/ https://cdn.shoplightspeed.com/shops/668021/themes/19207/assets/logo.png?20260831163229 https://www.wcdairy.ca/blogs/articles/biodegradable-net-wrap-is-it-worth-the-switch/ https://www.wcdairy.ca/blogs/articles/biodegradable-net-wrap-is-it-worth-the-switch/ Sun, 30 Aug 2026 23:48:00 +0000 Biodegradable net wrap is a new option in Alberta hay yards, and it's worth understanding before you decide whether to switch from standard plastic net wrap. The short version: it solves a real problem with plastic waste and cattle safety, but it costs more, and the research on whether it's fully safe for cattle to ingest is still underway.]]> https://www.wcdairy.ca/blogs/articles/net-wrap-vs-twine-for-round-bales-which-should-you/ https://www.wcdairy.ca/blogs/articles/net-wrap-vs-twine-for-round-bales-which-should-you/ Sun, 30 Aug 2026 15:57:00 +0000 Net wrap and twine both hold a round bale together, but they don't perform the same job in the field or in storage. Net wrap wraps faster and sheds weather better. Twine costs less upfront and works fine for smaller operations that handle bales less.]]> https://www.wcdairy.ca/blogs/articles/choosing-the-right-net-wrap-width-length-for-your/ https://www.wcdairy.ca/blogs/articles/choosing-the-right-net-wrap-width-length-for-your/ Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:29:00 +0000 Net wrap comes in four standard widths: 48 inches, 51 inches, 64 inches, and 67 inches. Getting the width wrong means the wrap won't seat properly in your baler's wrap cradle, and getting the length wrong means running out mid-season or paying for footage you'll never use. Here's how to match both to your machine.]]>