John Deere Spotlights Hay Technology at CattleCon

We caught up with John Deere’s Hay & Forage Got-To Market Manager Kaylene Ballesteros to learn how tech is evolving how producers make hay, from baling efficiency to operator confidence.

John Deere is highlighting new tools and innovations this week at CattleCon in Nashville.

RFD Network’s own Kirbe Schnoor caught up with Kaylene Ballesteros, John Deere’s Hay & Forage Got-To Market Manager, on the RFD Network stage to discuss how technology continues to shape the way producers make hay, from baling efficiency to operator confidence.

CattleCon runs through Thursday in Nashville. Stay with RFD NEWS for continuing coverage and industry insight from the show floor.

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