Author: Harms MFG

Running the real numbers on one of spring's most debated field passes — what it costs, what it returns, and where the math tips decisively. Farm equipment decisions are business decisions. The question for any piece of equipment is straightforward: does this generate more value than it costs to own and …

Harms Land Rollers are built to last — but every machine benefits from proper care. Here's what to do and when. The good news about land roller maintenance is that there isn't much of it. A well-built machine with quality bearings and heavy-gauge drums requires minimal regular attention. The bad news …

Separating the agronomic evidence from the assumptions — and understanding why rolling done right is a net positive for your soil. The soil health conversation has become central to modern agronomy. Cover crops, reduced tillage, biological activity, compaction avoidance — these are the topics at every farm conference and in every …

The connection between what you do in April and what you bring in come September is more direct than most farmers realize. Most spring operations get evaluated on their direct results — did the seed go in right, did the herbicide work, did the fertilizer get applied at rate? Land rolling …

Round bales and large square bales are heavy, unstable, and unforgiving when things go wrong. Here's everything you need to know. A 5x6 round bale of hay weighs anywhere from 1,000 to 2,000 lbs. Moving them — across a field, onto a trailer, into a barn, or stacked in a yard …

There are more land roller brands on the market than ever. Here's how to cut through the noise and find the machine that's actually right for your farm. Buying a land roller is a long-term decision. These machines are built to last decades — which means making the wrong call will …

A field that's rolled in the spring is a field that performs all season long. Here's the science, the practice, and the payoff. Spring field prep is a race against the calendar. Every farmer in the Upper Midwest knows that window between thaw and planting can close in a hurry. But …

Most people who visit harmsmfg.com are looking for a land roller or bale equipment. But Harms Manufacturing makes one product that reaches beyond traditional farming — the landscape packer. And for the right buyer, it's exactly what they've been looking for. Landscape Packer vs. Land Roller: What's the Difference? Both tools use …

Whether you're feeding 50 cows or 500, moving large round bales is one of the most time-consuming tasks on any livestock operation. The equipment you use to haul those bales makes a significant difference in efficiency, safety, and operating cost. Here's how to think about the choice between a bale …

No-till and reduced-till farming has grown significantly across Minnesota, North Dakota, Iowa, and the surrounding states over the past two decades. With that growth has come a new appreciation for land rollers — because no-till fields have a surface rock problem that tillage used to (inadvertently) solve, and now something …

When Midwest farmers start shopping for a land roller, three names come up most often in dealer lots and coffee shop conversations: Degelman, Mandako, and Harms. Two of those are Canadian companies that have built large national distribution networks. One is a family-run American manufacturer in Bertha, Minnesota, that's been …

A $350,000 combine is the single most expensive piece of equipment on most modern farms. A single rock — the size of your fist — can send it to the shop for days or weeks. Yet many farmers still underestimate just how costly rock damage is over the life of …