Standlee Barn Bulletin

June 16, 2020

It seemed like a good idea; let’s get some goats for the children to show, which will, in turn, teach them responsibility. Then reality sets in, and you realize you don’t know that much about feeding and keeping a goat healthy. The good news is that feeding goats is not that hard if you understand the basics. Goats, like other livestock, require five essential nutrients: water, energy, protein,...

May 28, 2020

Have you heard? Standlee Premium Western Forage’s revitalized packaging has never looked so good! With the same great product quality and consistency you’ve come to expect, we’ve freshened up the look of our packaging and website to ease your forage shopping experience. A NEW, EASY WAY TO HELP IDENTIFY THE FORAGE TYPE OR VARIETY Did you know that Standlee grows seven different varieties of quality...

May 19, 2020

Teff (Eragrostis tef) is a warm season annual grass that originated in Africa where it is used primarily for grain production. Teff in the USA is grown primarily as a forage crop for livestock; it’s adaptable and can grow in various environments. Fine stemmed, fast growing, and high yielding, Teff Grass is a summer annual grass. What really makes this grass unique and exciting for horse owners, is...

May 5, 2020

Have you ever found yourself at a feed store looking at pellets or cubes but didn’t purchase them because you were unsure of how to feed them, so back to the alfalfa bale you went? You are not alone! The most commonly asked question we get is, “Do I need to soak my horse’s pellets or cubes?”. Our nutritionist with Performance Horse Nutrition, Dr. Stephen Duren, answers this question by addressing...

April 27, 2020

Did you know food scraps and yard waste together currently make up more than 28% of what we throw away? That’s right, 28% or a whopping 75.9 million tons in 2017! Composting this organic waste at home can have a significant impact on our environment by reducing the amount of trash in our landfills and helps you create a bountiful garden that will be the envy of your friends and neighbors. Home...