A method is provided for assembling a bale tag and twine assembly to a baled crop during a baling process. The method includes providing the bale tag having a body with a first end and a second end, and a piece of twine having a defined length. The method also includes indicating at a location on the bale tag an identification indicia that corresponds to the bale tag, and orienting the first end of the bale tag relative to the twine such that the first end of the bale tag is to be passed through a twine tensioner during the baling process before the second end. The method further includes coupling the bale tag to the twine before executing the baling process, forming the baled crop during execution of the baling process, and assembling the bale tag and twine assembly to the baled crop.
