The Missoula County Hay Exchange, created and hosted by the Department of Ecology and Extension, is a trusted source of forage options for horse and livestock owners in Western Montana. Any forage grower can be added to the list as long as they can provide a representative nutrient test of the current batch of hay for sale. MSU Extension agents are available to help with the testing process including proper sampling technique, sending to the appropriate laboratory, and helping to interpret the results for educated marketing of the forage products. 

This list does not imply certification of any kind. Missoula County Department of Ecology and Extension makes no claims or guarantees as to how livestock and horses will perform on the forages listed below.  It is the responsibility of the buyer to ensure that the forage they purchase is appropriate and safe for their horses or livestock and to communicate respectfully with the growers. In most cases, the forage products represented below are inspected by an extension agent, but this is not always the case. 

EMAIL NATALIE.SULLIVAN1@MONTANA.EDU for the forage test results.

*In order of date the test was received in 2026. 

**All results are reported on Dry Matter Basis!

**A certified weed free hay growers list is maintained by Montana Department of Agriculture. Follow THIS LINK HERE for that list.

Pepa Roth- Mixed Meadowgrass Hay, 1st Cutting

Relative Feed Value: 92 (Medium Energy)

Non-Structural Carbohydrate Value: 13.9% (Moderate)

Crude Protein: 7.9% (DM basis)

Preferred Means of Communication: Text 4063814839

Location: Darby, MT

Pete Guard- 1st Cutting Mixed Grass Hay (SOLD OUT)

Relative Feed Value: 96 (Medium Energy)

Non-Structural Carbohydrate Value: 14.2% (Moderate)

Crude Protein: 9.7%

Preferred Means of Communication: Email psguard@icloud.com 

Location: Stevensville, MT

Grass Valley Farms- 1st Cutting Orchardgrass

Relative Feed Value: 96 (Medium Energy)

Non-Structural Carbohydrate Value: 11.4% (Low)

Crude Protein: 9.3%

Preferred Means of Communication: Text 4062407530

Location: Missoula, MT

Grass Valley Farms- 1st Cutting Bluegrass

Relative Feed Value: 112 (High Energy)

Non-Structural Carbohydrate Value: 11.8% (Low)

Crude Protein: 11%

Preferred Means of Communication: Text 4062407530

Location: Missoula, MT

Steve Vernier- 2nd Cutting Orchardgrass

Relative Feed Value: 99 (Moderate Energy)

Non-Structural Carbohydrate Value: 12.3% (Low)

Crude Protein: 13.4%

Preferred Means of Communication: Text 4065449908

Location: Stevensville, MT

Andy Hayes- 1st Cutting Mixed Meadowgrass Hay

Relative Feed Value: 108 (High Energy)

Non-Structural Carbohydrate Value: 19.9% (High)

Crude Protein: 6.1%

Preferred Means of Communication: Text 4062399458

Location: Missoula, MT

Paul Finlay- 1st Cutting Orchardgrass Hay

Relative Feed Value: 104 (High Energy)

Non-Structural Carbohydrate Value: 17.2% (High)

Crude Protein: 8.9%

Preferred Means of Communication: Text 4062390977

Location: Florence, MT