{"id":630,"date":"2026-07-21T03:47:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T03:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forage-balers.com\/?p=630"},"modified":"2026-07-21T03:47:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T03:47:00","slug":"what-causes-round-bale-core-loosening-and-how-to-stop-it-before-it-collapses-your-bale-under-storage-weight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forage-balers.com\/ta\/application\/what-causes-round-bale-core-loosening-and-how-to-stop-it-before-it-collapses-your-bale-under-storage-weight\/","title":{"rendered":"What Causes Round Bale Core Loosening \u2014 and How to Stop It Before It Collapses Your Bale Under Storage Weight"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Bale Quality Troubleshooting<\/p>\n

A loose bale core is not a random quality defect. It is a predictable consequence of specific decisions made during the baling cycle \u2014 about starting density, PTO speed stability, pickup feed rate, and the first material layer that enters the chamber. Every one of those decisions is controllable.<\/h2>\n

Open a bale with a loose core and you are looking at the record of what happened in the first 30 seconds of its formation \u2014 not the last 30. The outer shell is almost always well-formed. The failure was at the start.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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Pick up a round bale that has collapsed under the weight of adjacent bales in a storage row and the failure point is almost always the same \u2014 a soft, poorly consolidated core surrounded by a dense, well-formed outer shell. The outer layers are correct. The net wrap is intact. The bale’s diameter and shape look normal from the outside. But when the outer material is pushed inward it compresses easily, revealing a cavity or a zone of loosely packed material at the bale’s geometric centre that should be the densest part of the bale structure. Core loosening is the most common structural bale defect in commercial round baling operations, and it is widely misunderstood as a random quality variation when in fact it is a predictable outcome of specific, identifiable causes that can all be corrected.<\/p>\n

Understanding why core loosening happens requires understanding how a round bale forms from the inside out. The bale nucleus \u2014 the tight roll of material that forms in the first 15\u201330 seconds of the baling cycle \u2014 is the structural foundation for everything that follows. If the nucleus is correctly formed, each subsequent layer of material wraps around it under progressively increasing compression as the bale grows and the drum ring’s grip on the outer surface tightens. If the nucleus is loose \u2014 formed from too little material, at too low a compression force, or with a feed rate that was inconsistent during those first critical seconds \u2014 every subsequent layer wraps around a soft core that cannot resist the compression of outer layers. The result is a bale that is dense at the circumference and hollow or loose at the centre, structurally weaker than its outer appearance suggests, and prone to collapse under axial stacking load.<\/p>\n

This guide identifies the six most common causes of round bale core loosening, explains the mechanism behind each, and provides the operational adjustments that prevent each cause from recurring. For the round baler equipment and density control systems that prevent core loosening at the design level, see our range of commercial round balers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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1. How a Round Bale Core Forms \u2014 and Why the First 30 Seconds Are Decisive<\/h2>\n

The Core Formation Sequence<\/h3>\n

When material first enters a fixed-chamber round baler, it is caught between the rotating drum surfaces and tumbled \u2014 not compressed \u2014 until enough material has accumulated to form a coherent roll. This initial tumbling phase, lasting 5\u201315 seconds at normal working speed, produces the bale nucleus: a loosely coiled cylinder of material whose diameter grows as more material is added until it contacts the full ring of drums simultaneously. Once the nucleus contacts all drums, compression begins in earnest \u2014 the drums now grip the full bale circumference and apply compression force to every new layer added from that point forward.<\/p>\n

The density of the nucleus at the moment it first contacts all drums simultaneously determines the structural starting point for all subsequent compression. A dense nucleus \u2014 formed from a consistent, uninterrupted flow of material through the first 15\u201330 seconds \u2014 provides a firm substrate that resists the inward collapse that later compression forces apply to the bale structure. A loose nucleus \u2014 formed from insufficient material flow, interrupted feed, or material that entered the chamber too dry or too stemmy to coil coherently \u2014 cannot resist inward collapse. As the outer layers of the bale are compressed more tightly, they push inward against the loose nucleus, which yields rather than resisting, creating a concave depression at the bale’s centre that grows more pronounced as the bale approaches its final diameter and maximum compression is applied.<\/p>\n

Why the Core Is Always the Weakest Zone<\/h3>\n

Even in a correctly formed bale, the core is the least compressed zone \u2014 not because formation failed, but because the drum ring applies its maximum grip only when the bale’s outer diameter is large enough to contact all drums at full compression angle. In the nucleus formation phase, the drums contact only a small-diameter roll whose curvature is too tight for the full drum ring to engage simultaneously, so the compression force per unit area is lower than in the outer layers. This geometric constraint means the core is inherently lower-density than the outer layers in any round baler, and the difference between a structurally sound bale and a core-loosening bale is whether that core density is adequate to bear stacking loads \u2014 not whether it matches outer-layer density, which it never will.<\/p>\n

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2. The Six Causes of Core Loosening \u2014 and How to Fix Each<\/h2>\n

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Starting on a Thin or Sparse Windrow Section<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

Mechanism:<\/strong> The bale nucleus forms from whatever material is present in the first 15\u201330 seconds of forward travel after the previous bale was ejected. If the baler restarts on a sparse windrow section \u2014 a windrow gap between swath ends, a thin section at the field headland, or the uneven beginning of a new windrow \u2014 the nucleus forms from insufficient material and never reaches adequate density before the outer compression phase begins. The thin nucleus is structurally too weak to bear the inward pressure of outer-layer compression, and core loosening results regardless of how dense the outer layers become.<\/p>\n

Prevention:<\/strong> Always restart baling on a well-formed, consistent section of windrow \u2014 not at the headland end where material has been displaced by the rake’s turning manoeuvre, and not in the gap immediately following a windrow junction where material density is typically lowest. After bale ejection, advance the baler 3\u20135 metres before re-engaging the PTO if the next windrow section appears thin. The short delay adds 10\u201315 seconds per bale cycle but eliminates the loose-core defect on windrow-sparse restarts.<\/p>\n

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Quick test:<\/strong> Open three consecutive bales from a section where the windrow was noted to be thin during baling. If core loosening is concentrated in these bales but absent in adjacent bales from dense windrow sections, windrow density at restart is the cause.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Mechanism:<\/strong> Moving the baler at high forward speed during nucleus formation feeds material into the chamber faster than the tumbling action can coil it into a coherent roll. Material tumbles through the chamber in a disorganised mass that does not consolidate into a tight nucleus before the first drum contacts force the growing mass into its final diameter. The result is a large-diameter but loosely packed nucleus \u2014 analogous to a loosely wound ball versus a tightly rolled one of the same size \u2014 that produces core loosening despite adequate material volume at the start of the cycle.<\/p>\n

Prevention:<\/strong> Reduce forward speed by 30\u201350% for the first 10 seconds after bale ejection and PTO re-engagement, then gradually return to normal working speed as the nucleus forms and drum contact is established across the full bale circumference. The speed indication on some balers’ density monitoring displays provides a visual cue for the moment full drum engagement is achieved \u2014 this is the point at which normal speed can be resumed. On balers without this indicator, develop a consistent timing habit: slow start for approximately 15 metres of forward travel, then normal speed for the remainder of the bale cycle.<\/p>\n

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Note:<\/strong> This cause is most prevalent on heavy, high-yielding hay crops where the windrow presents an immediately high feed rate as soon as the pickup engages. Lighter windrows on natural grassland rarely trigger this cause because the material flow rate naturally limits nucleus formation speed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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PTO Speed Drop During Nucleus Formation<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

Mechanism:<\/strong> The drum surfaces that coil the bale nucleus depend on PTO-driven rotational speed to generate the surface velocity that tumbles and coils material into a coherent roll. If PTO speed drops during nucleus formation \u2014 because the tractor is underpowered for the combined load of initial pickup engagement and drum drive, or because a worn or undersized PTO shaft introduces speed variation under the engagement torque spike \u2014 the drum surfaces slow below the minimum velocity needed for effective coiling. Material slides or piles in the chamber rather than rolling into a tight nucleus, and core loosening results from poor coil formation even if material volume was adequate.<\/p>\n

Prevention:<\/strong> Ensure the tractor is at its full rated engine RPM before engaging the PTO at the start of each bale cycle. Pre-spin the PTO with the pickup disengaged for 2\u20133 seconds before engaging the pickup to allow the baler’s flywheel and gearbox to reach operating speed before material load is applied. Inspect the PTO shaft’s universal joints for play and the telescoping spline for binding \u2014 a shaft that resists telescoping motion adds engagement resistance that is most significant during the first seconds of the cycle when the nucleus formation dynamics are most sensitive. A correctly rated and maintained pto shaft<\/a> transmits the full engagement torque without the speed variation that poor-condition shafts introduce.<\/p>\n

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Diagnostic:<\/strong> If core loosening is uniformly present across all bales \u2014 not concentrated at specific windrow sections \u2014 PTO speed instability during the nucleus formation phase is more likely than windrow-related causes, which tend to produce intermittent loosening correlated with specific field zones.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Material That Is Too Dry or Too Short-Cut<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

Mechanism:<\/strong> Round bale formation depends on material’s ability to interlock \u2014 long fibres that can wrap around each other as they are tumbled by the drum surfaces. Very dry material (below 10% moisture) loses the stem flexibility that allows fibres to bend and interlock during nucleus formation; instead of coiling, the fibres break at bends and accumulate as a loose pile rather than a coherent roll. Short-cut material \u2014 produced by baler pickup cutterbar systems set to very short cut lengths, or by pre-cut silage-type crops \u2014 has insufficient fibre length for interlocking, and produces a loose, granular nucleus regardless of moisture content.<\/p>\n

Prevention:<\/strong> For very dry hay (below 12% moisture), slow baling speed by 20\u201330% and increase initial chamber pressure to help the low-flexibility fibres compact before drum contact forces the nucleus diameter. For crops with naturally short fibres, check whether the baler’s cutterbar (if fitted) is set to a shorter cut length than necessary for the end market \u2014 cut length that is shorter than needed for feeding quality reduces nucleus formation quality without any nutritional benefit. In some cases, bypassing the cutterbar for the first 20 metres of each bale cycle \u2014 if the baler’s controls allow selective engagement \u2014 produces a longer-fibre nucleus that anchors the subsequent shorter-cut layers more effectively.<\/p>\n

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Moisture check:<\/strong> If core loosening appears in the afternoon baling session but not the morning, very dry afternoon material (below 11%) may be the cause. Take windrow moisture readings at 2-hour intervals through the day \u2014 if afternoon readings drop below 11%, stopping baling for 30 minutes and resuming when relative humidity rises slightly in the late afternoon can improve nucleus formation quality without compromising bale storage moisture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Uneven Lateral Material Feed to the Compression Chamber<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

Mechanism:<\/strong> A round bale’s nucleus forms correctly only when material enters the chamber evenly across the full pickup width and is distributed uniformly across the chamber’s lateral dimension. When material is fed predominantly to one side \u2014 because the baler is not centred on the windrow, because a damaged pickup tine section creates a gap in the feed across part of the pickup width, or because the feed rotor’s lateral distribution mechanism is worn or damaged \u2014 the nucleus forms as an off-centre roll that is denser on one side than the other. As the off-centre nucleus grows, the compression forces from the drum ring are not evenly distributed around its circumference, and the less-dense zone of the nucleus cannot resist the inward pressure from the denser side. The result is a core that is loose specifically in the zone that received insufficient initial material, often visible as an off-centre void when the bale is opened laterally.<\/p>\n

Prevention:<\/strong> Drive consistently with the windrow centred in the pickup \u2014 use a windrow guide stripe or consistent visual landmark on the tractor bonnet as a centering reference rather than steering by feel. Replace any missing or bent pickup tines across the full pickup width, paying particular attention to whether tine damage is concentrated on one side, which would confirm asymmetric feed as the cause. Inspect the feed rotor’s lateral distribution auger (if fitted) for wear or asymmetric damage that would reduce material distribution on one side of the chamber.<\/p>\n

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Identification:<\/strong> Cut the bale laterally through its centre axis with a bread knife or hay probe. An off-centre void that is consistently positioned on the same side of every bale confirms asymmetric feed rather than start-of-cycle or moisture causes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Pressure Setting That Starts Too Low and Ramps Too Slowly<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

Mechanism:<\/strong> Manual pressure systems that use a ramp function \u2014 starting at low compression at the beginning of the cycle and increasing to the target pressure as the bale grows \u2014 are designed to prevent the tractor from stalling under the engagement load of a full-pressure chamber start. If the initial low-pressure phase is too long or the ramp rate is too slow, the nucleus forms under below-target compression and remains loose even after target pressure is reached, because the compression applied later in the cycle compresses the outer layers against the already-formed loose nucleus rather than retroactively compressing the nucleus itself. The nucleus density is set at the moment of formation and cannot be meaningfully increased by higher compression applied later to the outer layers.<\/p>\n

Prevention:<\/strong> On manual-pressure balers with adjustable ramp functions, shorten the low-pressure phase to the minimum needed to prevent tractor stall on engagement \u2014 typically 5\u20138 seconds rather than the 15\u201320 seconds that some operators set to ensure a smooth engagement. On sensor-controlled density balers, confirm the density setpoint is active from the first material entry into the chamber rather than being delayed by a timer or a minimum-diameter trigger that allows the nucleus to form below target density before the sensor system activates. Consult the baler’s operator manual for the specific control logic governing the early-cycle pressure behaviour.<\/p>\n

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Sensor baler note:<\/strong> Some sensor systems have a “soft start” mode that applies reduced pressure for the first N seconds of each bale cycle to protect the compression system during cold-morning engagement. If this mode is active, verify that N is set to the minimum required for the equipment protection purpose \u2014 not a default that was never adjusted for the specific application.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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3. Diagnosing Core Loosening: Which Cause Is Active in Your Operation<\/h2>\n

When core loosening appears in a baling operation, the first diagnostic step is characterising its distribution \u2014 which bales are affected and which are not \u2014 before attempting any equipment adjustment. The distribution pattern directly identifies the cause.<\/p>\n

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Every bale \u2014 consistent<\/td>\nPTO speed drop or pressure ramp too slow<\/td>\nMonitor PTO speed during cycle start; check ramp setting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
First bale after ejection only<\/td>\nThin windrow at restart or excessive start speed<\/td>\nSlow start speed; advance to dense windrow before engaging<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Afternoon bales only<\/td>\nMaterial too dry for nucleus cohesion<\/td>\nTake moisture readings; slow speed on afternoon dry crop<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Off-centre void on same side<\/td>\nAsymmetric material feed \u2014 damaged tines or misalignment<\/td>\nInspect pickup tines by section; check windrow centering<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Correlated with windrow gaps<\/td>\nSparse windrow at cycle start<\/td>\nAvoid bale ejection on thin sections; improve raking<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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4. The Storage and Handling Consequences of Core Loosening<\/h2>\n

Structural Failure Under Stacking Load<\/h3>\n

A round bale’s structural integrity under axial stacking load depends on the core’s ability to resist the inward compression applied by the weight of bales stacked above it. In a correctly formed bale, the dense core and dense outer shell form a structurally continuous cylinder that distributes stacking load evenly across its cross-section. In a core-loosened bale, the inward collapse mechanism that formed the loose core continues under stacking load: the outer shell acts as a thick-walled tube with a loose filling that cannot resist the radial inward pressure the stack load generates. The outer shell gradually deforms under sustained load, the net wrap that depended on the outer shell’s geometry for its tension loses its grip, and the bale collapses \u2014 often laterally rather than vertically, creating an unstable row that requires the entire stack to be rebuilt.<\/p>\n

Feed Value Loss at the Core<\/h3>\n

The loose core of a core-loosened bale is not just a structural problem \u2014 it is a quality problem. The air pocket or loosely packed zone at the bale centre allows aerobic microbial activity to continue long after the bale’s outer surface has been sealed by net wrap and the moisture has equilibrated. Aerobic fermentation at the core consumes soluble carbohydrates and digestible protein \u2014 the same degradation pathway as outdoor storage surface loss, but occurring from the inside of a bale that appears externally intact. Bales fed to dairy cattle that consistently underperform their expected ration contribution \u2014 despite adequate crude protein analysis on the outer material \u2014 may have significant core-zone quality degradation that the standard hay probe sampling (typically taken from the bale’s outer ring) does not capture.<\/p>\n

Commercial Consequences<\/h3>\n

For export operations, core loosening is rarely detectable at loading \u2014 the bales appear correctly formed and dense from the outside. The failure appears at the destination when bales that were compressed for container loading do not re-expand correctly (the loose core collapses under the compression load rather than springing back to shape) or when the buyer opens bales for feeding and discovers the internal void. Buyers who receive core-loosened bales from an otherwise reliable supplier do not always communicate the specific defect \u2014 they adjust their next purchase price or redirect volume to a competitor without explanation. Understanding core loosening as a commercial risk, not just a mechanical defect, motivates the operational discipline needed to prevent it consistently.<\/p>\n

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Experiencing Core Loosening in Your Baling Operation?<\/h3>\n

Our technical team can help you identify the specific cause from your bale distribution pattern and operational data, and advise on the equipment setting or maintenance action that resolves it. We can also recommend the sensor-controlled density balers that eliminate the manual pressure ramp issues that cause Cause 6 at the design level.<\/p>\n

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Q: Can a core-loosened bale be re-baled to fix the problem?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Re-baling a core-loosened bale \u2014 unwrapping it, shredding the material, and running it back through the baler \u2014 is technically possible but rarely economically justified for hay. The material has already been compressed and net-wrapped once, and the re-baling process produces a second bale whose net wrap and bale shape will be correct but whose internal structure reflects the original formation pattern of the constituent material. For bales with minor core loosening that remain structurally stable, the practical solution is to consume them quickly in the feeding cycle rather than investing in re-baling.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Q: Does sensor-controlled density prevent core loosening?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Sensor-controlled density systems significantly reduce core loosening compared to manual pressure systems because they apply the target compression from the earliest possible point in the bale formation cycle \u2014 eliminating the prolonged low-pressure phase that manual ramp systems use for engine protection. However, sensor systems cannot fully compensate for Cause 1 (thin windrow at restart) or Cause 2 (excessive start speed) because these are feed-rate problems that precede the compression control system’s ability to respond. The operational disciplines of correct restart windrow selection and slow start speed remain important even with sensor-controlled density equipment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Q: Is core loosening more common with certain crop types?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Yes. Long-stemmed grass hay with good cohesion \u2014 ryegrass, timothy, bromegrass \u2014 forms the tightest nuclei and is least prone to core loosening. Fine-stemmed legumes like alfalfa are moderately prone \u2014 the fine stems coil well but are sensitive to very dry conditions. Coarse-stemmed crops like corn stover, wheat straw, and rice straw are the most prone, because their thick, stiff stems resist the coiling action needed for tight nucleus formation. Operations baling straw or stover should apply the preventive practices for Cause 2 (slow start speed) and Cause 4 (very dry material) as standard procedure rather than as diagnostic responses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Q: How does the PTO shaft affect core formation?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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A worn pto shaft<\/a> with play at its universal joint bearing cups or a binding telescoping spline introduces the most speed variation during the engagement event at the start of each bale cycle \u2014 exactly the moment when PTO speed stability is most important for nucleus formation. The shaft’s inertia also affects how quickly the compression chamber drums reach operating speed after PTO engagement. A heavier or longer shaft takes longer to spin up to operating speed, extending the period during which the drums are running below design speed for nucleus formation. Inspect the shaft’s universal joint play at pre-season and replace bearings showing more than 2mm of radial play \u2014 this is the maintenance action with the greatest impact on nucleus formation quality in equipment that is otherwise well-specified.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Q: Can I detect core loosening without opening the bale?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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A hay probe inserted through the bale’s flat end face into the core zone \u2014 400\u2013500mm deep \u2014 will enter a core-loosened zone with less resistance than a correctly formed core of the same bale type and density setting. With experience, operators can detect the drop in probe resistance as it transitions from the dense outer shell to the loose core. A more objective test is bale weight relative to the expected weight for the density setpoint at the bale’s known dimensions: a core-loosened bale is typically 8\u201315% lighter than expected at the same diameter and length because the loose core contains less material mass per unit volume than the surrounding shell. Systematic bale weighing \u2014 even spot-checking 5 bales per hour \u2014 provides early warning of core loosening developing before it affects a large proportion of the day’s production.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Bale Quality Troubleshooting A loose bale core is not a random quality defect. It is a predictable consequence of specific decisions made during the baling cycle \u2014 about starting density, PTO speed stability, pickup feed rate, and the first material layer that enters the chamber. Every one of those decisions is controllable. Open a bale […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-630","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/forage-balers.com\/ta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/630","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/forage-balers.com\/ta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/forage-balers.com\/ta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forage-balers.com\/ta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forage-balers.com\/ta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=630"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/forage-balers.com\/ta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/630\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":632,"href":"https:\/\/forage-balers.com\/ta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/630\/revisions\/632"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/forage-balers.com\/ta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=630"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forage-balers.com\/ta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=630"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forage-balers.com\/ta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=630"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}