Michigan Hay Sellers List Gives Quick Access To Supplies

Nov 25, 2014

High-quality alfalfa will be in short supply this year, making it more important than ever that buyers know about the online Michigan Hay Sellers List, according to Michigan State University (MSU) Extension.

More than $1 million of hay is listed for sale on the state website each year, an Extension press release states. Those seeking to buy hay can go to the list and search for a specific hay type – alfalfa, mixed hay, horse-quality timothy or birdsfoot trefoil. They can simultaneously search from among bale types and select specific cuttings. The search will generate a list of producers with those specific forage parameters for sale, the location of the hay and asking prices.

The service is free; each listing is posted for only four months to keep postings current.

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