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Behind the scenes at a Pasco hay farm: irrigation, pasture, soil, weather and seasons, plus Ohana Farms community stories.

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Why Eastern Washington Produces Some of the Best Hay

Menu Products Blog About FAQ Contact Us Cart Buy Hay Menu Products Blog About FAQ Contact Us Cart Buy Hay Why Eastern Washington Produces Some of the Best Hay A High-Desert Climate Ideal for Curing Hay If you’ve ever fed premium alfalfa to a dairy herd, a stable of performance horses, or export-bound livestock, it

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Irrigated vs. Dryland Hay in Washington: What’s the Difference and Which Is Better?

Menu Products Blog About FAQ Contact Us Cart Buy Hay Menu Products Blog About FAQ Contact Us Cart Buy Hay Irrigated vs. Dryland Hay in Washington: What’s the Difference and Which Is Better? Washington State is known for producing a wide variety of high-quality hay, but not all hay is grown under the same conditions.

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Hay Crop Rotation: How Smart Field Management Boosts Long-Term Yields

Menu Products Blog About FAQ Contact Us Cart Buy Hay Menu Products Blog About FAQ Contact Us Cart Buy Hay Hay Crop Rotation: How Smart Field Management Boosts Long-Term Yields On many farms, hay fields are treated like a never-ending rotation of the same crop: cut, bale, feed, repeat. Over time, that continuous hay monoculture

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Learn how to balance irrigation and drying time to produce high-quality hay your animals will love.

Moisture Matters: How to Balance Irrigation and Drying Time for Perfect Hay

Menu Products Blog About FAQ Contact Us Cart Buy Hay Menu Products Blog About FAQ Contact Us Cart Buy Hay Moisture Matters: How to Balance Irrigation and Drying Time for Perfect Hay Every hay grower knows that moisture is one of the biggest make-or-break factors when it comes to producing quality hay. Too much moisture

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Using Cover Crops for Hay Production: Benefits & Best Practices

Menu Products Blog About FAQ Contact Us Cart Buy Hay Menu Products Blog About FAQ Contact Us Cart Buy Hay Using Cover Crops for Hay Production: Benefits & Best Practices For many hay producers, the off-season is often focused on equipment storage, budget planning, and grazing management. But more farmers are now turning to cover

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Irrigation

Hay Irrigation Scheduling: When and How Much Water to Use

Menu Products Blog About FAQ Contact Us Cart Buy Hay Menu Products Blog About FAQ Contact Us Cart Buy Hay Hay Irrigation Scheduling: When and How Much Water to Use When it comes to hay production, few things impact yield and quality more than water management. Proper irrigation scheduling ensures that your hay stays green,

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Feeding Livestock in the Tri-Cities: How Climate Shapes Hay Quality and Availability

Menu Products Blog About FAQ Contact Us Cart Buy Hay Menu Products Blog About FAQ Contact Us Cart Buy Hay Feeding Livestock in the Tri-Cities: How Climate Shapes Hay Quality and Availability The Tri-Cities region—Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland—is home to a wide variety of livestock. From horses and cattle to goats, sheep, and smaller animals

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Upgrade or Repair? How Sprinkler Maintenance and Fertilization Can Transform Your Hay Fields

Menu Products Blog About FAQ Contact Us Cart Buy Hay Menu Products Blog About FAQ Contact Us Cart Buy Hay Upgrade or Repair? How Sprinkler Maintenance and Fertilization Can Transform Your Hay Fields When it comes to producing high-quality hay, water and nutrients are non-negotiable. Yet many small farm owners overlook the importance of consistent

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Old wheelbarrow loaded with alfalfa in the field

How to Start Growing Your Own Hay: A Beginner’s Guide for Small Farms

Menu Products Blog About FAQ Contact Us Cart Buy Hay Menu Products Blog About FAQ Contact Us Cart Buy Hay How to Start Growing Your Own Hay: A Beginner’s Guide for Small Farms If you’ve recently started a small farm or are thinking about becoming more self-sufficient with your livestock feed, growing your own hay

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