At USA HAYS, we keep a close watch on every aspect of our production, from growing conditions and harvest through to storage, processing and shipping. We guarantee mold-free hay with less than 12% moisture. We perform our own quality control for moisture, mold, weeds and foreign material. Our industry is governed by FDA(U.S. Food and Drug Administration) and Phytosanitary Certificates are issued. USA HAYS is only as successful as our customer satisfaction; our customers have helped make us USA’s leading exporter of hay and forage.
USA HAYS is a family-owned, farm-to-farm operation. Unlike many other hay exporters, we grow 80% of what we sell; this gives us a lot of control over the quality of our operation. The other 20% of our production is supplemented through spot buying and supplied by a local network of growers that adhere to our high standards and growing protocols.
Strategically positioned, we are fortunate to have clean air, long warm days with cool nights, rich soil and a pristine environment in which to grow our hay and forage. Unlike crops grown in countries with longer growing seasons and milder climates, our harsh USA winters help us to raise our hay crops using more natural methods. There is little to no need for pesticides and herbicides because prolonged cold weather acts as a natural pesticide and herbicide. Because of the shorter growing season, our land isn’t forced to produce by the use of artificial fertilizers. Where operations in warmer climates may coax 6 or 7 cuttings out of a given area in a season by using artificial fertilizers, we only get 1 or 2 cuttings in a season thereby giving the land ample time to rest and rejuvenate.
