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DULUTH, Ga. | Aug. 5, 2025 | AGCO (NYSE: AGCO), a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, announced the launch of the HayBoss® DryMax™ Granular Applicator and BaleMax™ Hay Preservative. Set to debut at the 2025 Farm Progress Show, the DryMax system represents the next generation of hay preservation technology, combining advanced engineering with intuitive operation to help producers extend their baling window and protect forage quality with confidence. The DryMax applicator has been designed for Massey Ferguson® large square balers and will be available exclusively through AGCO Parts dealers.
The DryMax and BaleMax products complete the HayBoss preservative applicator lineup, providing farmers with an effective new option for preserving their hay. DryMax delivers fast, precise preservative application with smart sensor options and a durable, low-maintenance design. The first automatic and machine-integrated granular applicator on the market, DryMax integrates easily with ISOBUS and automatically adjusts for different crops and conditions, or it can be adjusted by the operator with the push of a button.
“The HayBoss DryMax system is a game-changer for hay producers,” said Greg Sanderson, Senior Marketing Manager at AGCO Parts. “It gives farmers more control, more uptime and more confidence in every bale they produce, whether it’s for their own hay, herd or export.”
AGCO will offer BaleMax Hay Preservative through a strategic relationship with Agnition® by Ralco, a company known for its microbial-based hay preservation solutions. BaleMax is a granular product that utilizes the same effective Microbial Catalyst® technology as Agnition’s Anchor™ for Hay. The BaleMax formulation will only be available through AGCO dealers, ensuring customers receive a premium, field-tested solution that enhances hay quality, reduces spoilage and improves livestock palatability.
“This collaboration with AGCO and the introduction of the DryMax applicator is a significant development for the hay preservation industry,” said Tony Goebel, Vice President of Business Development for Ralco. “By combining our proven microbial technology with AGCO’s advanced application system, DryMax is a powerful, easy-to-use solution that expands the baling window and protects forage quality like never before.”
To learn more about HayBoss DryMax and BaleMax, contact your local AGCO Parts dealer or visit booth 333 at Farm Progress Show in Decatur, IL, on August 26-28.
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Bob Blakely, AGCO | Bob.Blakely@AGCOCorp.com
HayBoss and Massey Ferguson are registered trademarks of AGCO. BaleMax and DryMax are trademarks of AGCO. Agnition and Microbial Catalyst are registered trademarks of Ralco. Anchor is a trademark of Ralco.
About AGCO
AGCO (NYSE: AGCO) is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology. AGCO delivers value to farmers and OEM customers through its differentiated brand portfolio including leading brands Fendt®, Massey Ferguson®, PTx and Valtra®. AGCO's full line of equipment, smart farming solutions and services helps farmers sustainably feed our world. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, USA, AGCO had net sales of approximately $11.7 billion in 2024. For more information, visit www.agcocorp.com.