Anderson Hay & Grain Co., Inc.

06/18/2026

What cutting of hay do you prefer for your animals?

With first cutting Timothy wrapping up in many areas and second cutting alfalfa right around the corner, this is one of the questions we hear most often. Some people swear by first cutting, while others won't feed anything but second or third cutting. But is one really better than the others?

The truth is that every cutting has its own strengths, and the best choice depends on the animals you're feeding, your goals, and the overall quality of the forage.

We put together a simple guide explaining the differences between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd cutting hay, what each is commonly used for, and why cutting number is only one piece of the hay quality puzzle.

Read the full article here:
https://www.andersonhay.com/blog/whats-the-difference-between-1st-2nd-and-3rd-cutting-hay

Now we'd love to hear from you. What cutting do you prefer and what animals are you feeding?

Learn the differences between 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th cutting hay, including texture, nutrition, palatability, and which animals often benefit from each. Plus, discover why cutting number is only one part of evaluating hay quality.

06/18/2026

Yesterday we had the opportunity to spend some time with our friends at KB Sporthorses, LLC in Tenmile, Oregon, and had an absolute blast filming with them.

We got to learn more about their warmblood breeding and training program, meet some incredible horses, and see firsthand how Anderson Hay helps support everything from broodmares and growing youngsters to horses actively in training. One thing that really stood out was their commitment to developing healthy, happy horses and giving each one the individual attention it deserves.

Thanks again for having us out and sharing your story with us. We can’t wait to show everyone what we’ve been working on! 😊

06/11/2026

While the horses at Kentucky Equine Research are busy researching nutrition, Butternut and Pepper have been conducting some research of their own…

Their findings?

Anderson Timothy Hay makes an excellent nap spot.

We can’t argue with the results.

06/06/2026

Just another day in Paradise!

06/04/2026

There are a lot of opinions out there about what makes good hay. Some people look at the color, some focus on the smell, some want to see the RFV or RFQ numbers, and others simply pay attention to how their animals perform. So who's right?

The truth is that hay quality is about much more than any single number, test result, or visual characteristic. In our newest blog, we take a closer look at RFV, RFQ, and some of the other factors that really matter when evaluating hay and choosing the right forage for your feeding program.

Click Below to read the article.

Learn what RFV and RFQ really mean when evaluating hay quality, why numbers alone don’t tell the whole story, and how to judge forage using smell, texture, consistency, and forage analysis.

05/21/2026

Big horses, big horsepower, and one very small looking Paul 😅

Setup day at the Royal KC Draft Horse Show ! We are proud to be the presenting sponsors alongside our friends at Family Center Farm & Home

Today we spent the day setting up the booth, walking the barns, and meeting some incredible teams and horses from across the U.S. and Canada. One of the highlights was this massive Percheron from Strawberry Lane Percherons in Didsbury, Alberta, standing 19.3 hands tall and weighing 2,800 lbs... making 6 foot Paul look pretty tiny beside him!

You can already feel the excitement building around the barns. These horses are ready to perform and show off this weekend.

If you are at the show, stop by and say hello. We would love to talk forage, feeding, and draft horses with you all weekend long!

05/19/2026

Looks like our friends over at S & T Farm Supplies, LLC. in Hot Springs, Arkansas are hiring! If you have ever wanted to work around good people, feed, hay, farm supplies, and be part of a great local farm store team, here is your chance.

We always love seeing family owned farm stores continuing to grow and serve their local communities. If you are in the area and looking for a good opportunity, be sure to reach out to the team at S&T Farm Supplies!

05/14/2026

We are excited to be partnering with Family Center Farm & Home as presenting sponsors of the Royal KC Draft Horse Show next week at the American Royal Complex!

IWe can't wait to watch all the amazing draft horse teams from across the U.S. and Canada come together to compete. There is just something incredible about seeing the power, teamwork, and beauty of these horses up close and in the ring!

We are proud to help support events like this and the people who work so hard to keep the draft horse industry and community thriving. If you are in the Kansas City area next week, stop by and see us at our booth!