First cutting 2010 in late June. Wet weather delayed the start of haying.  We use a disc mower  as it allows high speed cutting without plugging.

About Us

We have raised quality alfalfa on 170 irrigated acres since 2001.  Beginning in 2009 we began square baling all of our hay and sending it nationwide, primarily to Texas.  Prior to 2009 we round baled and sold hay locally. Western South Dakota is an excellent area for raising quality alfalfa.  We generally have very low humidity, enabling proper curing, which is essential to putting up mold-free hay.  Blister beetles are nearly non-existent in this area.  Our hay is stored in a 48 by 120 foot pole barn erected just this year. 

Bringing you quality alfalfa hay from Western South Dakota

Heartland Hay Company

Callie digs for a mouse during third cutting in August 2010.

Baling second cutting in July 2010.

Irrigation is from the Belle Fourche River, picture here at flood stage in June 2009.

Bright green fourth cutting contrasts with some first cutting.  Note the finer stems in the fourth cutting compared to the first. 

Cubbie in a stand that is ready to be cut.

Most of the irrigation is from gated pipe.

Winter scene from November 2008 blizzard.  

First cutting

2010 test

Second cutting 2011 test

Third cutting 2009 test