100%
Organized data in one platform
Zero
Manual logbooks & records
Auto
Container matching when a batch is pressed
Live
Press availability visible to every grower
The Challenge?
Press operators are flying blind on what's coming, running, and ready
Most hay press operations still run on phone calls. A grower rings to say they're on the way. You scramble to check which machine is free. The exporter emails asking if the order is pressed yet. Nobody has a clear answer until someone physically walks the floor.
The result? Delays, loading errors, and bales that reach the container yard without matching documentation.
With CeresGrid
Live delivery schedule in your dashboard
Machine assignment logged digitally
Batch status updates in real time
Container auto-matched at "Pressed"
Multi-yard inventory tracked live
Full quality and rejection history per batch
What's Included
Everything your press operation needs, from the first load to the final container.
Live Press Queue
See every confirmed grower delivery in a single live queue: lot number, estimated tonnage, field origin, and arrival timing.
Machine Scheduling & Assignment
Assign incoming loads to specific press machines directly in the platform. Track which machine is running which batch and plan ahead for capacity.
Processing Status Tracking
Monitor every batch through its full processing lifecycle (Queued, In Progress, Pressed, or Rejected) in real time.
Automatic Container Matching
The moment a batch reaches Pressed status, CeresGrid automatically pairs the finished bales with the exporter's container number, seal, and shipment reference.
Inventory & Yard Management
Monitor bale inventory levels across multiple warehouses or open yards. Know exactly what's stored, where it's sitting, and what's ready to load without a single phone call to chase it down.
Press History & Quality Logs
Access a full searchable record of every batch ever processed. Spot recurring issues early and maintain consistent standards across all runs.
Instant Exporter Order Alerts
When an exporter confirms an order, it appears automatically in your press queue. No email chains, no calls, the order arrives in your dashboard the moment it's approved.
Grower Sourcing Management
Order raw hay directly from your registered growers within the platform. Confirm quantities, agree timelines, and watch confirmed deliveries populate your live queue automatically.
Delivery Acceptance & Rejection Logging
Log accepted tonnage and quality upon arrival, or record a rejection with a reason. Either way, the record is timestamped, linked to the grower, and immediately visible to the exporter.
01
Exporter Order Lands in Your Queue
When a buyer confirms a purchase order with an exporter, it automatically cascades into your press queue, including the required volumes, grade specifications, and target timelines.
Instant alert, no email chain
02
Source Hay from Your Growers
Place a sourcing request to registered growers directly on the platform. The grower brings raw hay, which is initially pressed and packed as per the exporter's order.
No phone calls to organize supply
03
Assign a Machine & Begin Processing
As the delivery arrives and is accepted, assign it to an available press machine in the system. Set the status to In Progress, and your floor team and the exporter both see it update in real time.
Machine status is live for all stakeholders
04
Mark Pressed Container Matches Automatically
When the batch is done, mark it Pressed. CeresGrid instantly cross-references the exporter's shipment and maps the finished bales to the correct container number and seal error-free; no manual step is required.
Auto-match at the click of a button
05
Batch Logs & Docs Flow Downstream
Pressing records, quality scores, and yield data are attached to the lot traceability tag and automatically move into the Global Logistics & Export module. The exporter's shipping documentation is generated without anyone lifting a pen.
Zero manual documentation handoff
How It Works
Here's What the Workflow Looks Like
Connected Platform
Hay Press Operation sits at the center of the supply chain
Harvest data flows in automatically from Farm & Harvest Management upstream. Pressing records and container matches flow downstream to Global Logistics & Export, starting documentation without any manual handoff.
Farm & Harvest
Hay Press
Global Logistics
Buyer Portal
Frequently asked questions
CeresGrid improves hay press processing efficiency by replacing manual tracking with a live, automated digital queue that instantly syncs exporter demands with milling schedules. This connection eliminates scheduling bottlenecks, optimizes daily machine throughput, and shortens truck turnaround times.
Yes, CeresGrid eliminates inventory tracking errors by automatically pairing finished bales with active exporter booking numbers the exact moment processing is complete. By digitizing the handoff, the platform ensures that no bale is double-handled, mislabeled, or assigned to the wrong ocean container.
Yes. Each incoming load can be assigned to a specific press machine. Processing status (In Progress, Pressed, or Rejected) updates in real time in the system, giving you a clear view of floor activity at any moment.
Yes. The Inventory & Yard Management feature lets you monitor bale inventory levels across multiple storage locations, track storage conditions, and see exactly what is ready to load.