Standlee Barn Bulletin

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...

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...

April 7, 2020

Easter is around the corner, and many households are considering the adoption of a rabbit. Bunnies are... The 3rd most popular pet in the US Super adorable Quirky and playful Require less habitat space Unfortunately, however, approximately ⅓ of adopted rabbits end-up abandoned or returned to shelters and rescues. Below are things to consider before you adopt a rabbit (and a few...

April 1, 2020

Research has shown that pasture-induced laminitis occurs at times of rapid grass growth, which happens to be in the spring particularly. Therefore, we must carefully manage pasture turnout and forage intake in horses and ponies that are at risk for developing laminitis or who are currently affected. We also understand that horses suffering from insulin resistance (IR) and/or Cushing’s (pituitary...