Heartland Hay
Quality Organic Alfalfa and Orchard Hay from Western South Dakota
We have raised quality alfalfa and orchard grass mix since 2002 on our 170 acre irrigated family farm in western South Dakota. We are located near Newell, about an hour north of Rapid City, and 30 minutes from the Black Hills.
In November of 2018 our operation became certified organic. We have not used any chemical sprays or fertilizers for several years and have never used insecticides. All of our hay for 2019 will be
certified organic. Our hay crops are rotated with heirloom wheat and other grains and sold by our sister company Belle Valley Ancient Grains.
certified organic. Our hay crops are rotated with heirloom wheat and other grains and sold by our sister company Belle Valley Ancient Grains.
Western South Dakota is an excellent place to grow hay as we have very low humidity. We take great efforts to get our hay baled, off the field and stored inside in order to preserve quality. Typically half of our 500 tons per year crop is baled in 3 by 4 by 8 squares at about 1200 lbs and the other half in 55 pound small squares. Protein ranges from 15 to 24% and Relative Feed Value 110 to 220 for 1st through 4th cuttings.
We have a legacy of 17 years of satisfied customers!
Digging for a gopher?
Flood irrigation allows for up to four cuttings per year.
A disc mower is used for high speed cutting.
Baling small squares in 2018