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Coastal Hay for Horses in Florida
Coastal bermuda is Florida's go-to horse hay. Here's how to buy it smart, lower the colic risk, and know when to upgrade to lab-tested western hay.
July 17, 2026Read more
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Teff Hay for Horses: A Low-Sugar Guide
Teff grass hay is the lowest-sugar forage we stock at Farmers Direct in Williston, FL. Here is who it fits, why the low-sugar profile matters, and why we keep lab results on file for the current lot.
July 10, 2026Read more
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Alfalfa Hay for Horses: A Feeding Guide
Alfalfa hay for horses carries more myth than most forages. Here is what it actually does nutritionally, who it fits, how much to feed, and how it compares to second cutting and orchard-alfalfa blends.
July 3, 2026Read more
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Best Hay for Goats: A Feeding Guide
What the best hay for goats really comes down to: leafy over stemmy, grass for maintenance, legumes like alfalfa and peanut for growth and milk.
June 26, 2026Read more
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How Much Does a Bale of Hay Weigh?
A bale is not a fixed unit. Here is what small squares, three-string bales, round bales, and big squares actually weigh, and why you should always ask the pounds before you buy.
June 19, 2026Read more
Hay Education
Buying Horse Hay in Ocala, FL: Suppliers, Delivery, and What to Expect
An Ocala horse owner's guide to buying hay: how to choose a supplier you can count on, why consistency matters in horse country, what to ask before you order, and how pickup and delivery work from nearby Williston.
June 14, 2026Read more
Hay Education
Timothy Hay for Horses in Central Florida: A Direct-Source Buyer's Guide
Searching for timothy hay near you in Central Florida? A Williston grower on how to judge first cut versus second cut, why the cutting interval controls sugar, what good timothy looks like in the bale, and what it costs delivered near Ocala and Gainesville.
June 8, 2026Read more
Hay Education
What Drives the Price of Hay Bales (and Why the Cheapest Bale Rarely Wins)
What a bale of hay actually costs in Central Florida, why freight makes Western hay cost more here, and why the cheapest bale on the lot usually costs you more once your horse leaves half of it in the stall.
June 1, 2026Read more
Horse Health
Does Alfalfa Make Horses Hot? What We See Feeding It Every Day
The belief that alfalfa makes horses hot is one of the most repeated ideas in the horse world, and it does not hold up. A Williston FL grower on where the myth comes from, what alfalfa actually provides, and which horses it fits.
May 27, 2026Read more
Hay Education
What Does Bad Hay Look Like? How to Spot Moldy, Stemmy, and Spoiled Horse Hay
A fifth-generation farmer's field guide to telling good horse hay from bad: what to look for in color, stem, and leaf, how to spot moldy or dusty hay, and why Florida storage is where good hay goes wrong.
May 20, 2026Read more
Hay Education
Nevada Timothy Hay vs Canadian Hay vs Florida-Grown: A Central Florida Buyer's Guide
Comparing Nevada timothy hay vs Canadian hay for your Central Florida barn? A direct-source supplier's guide to why western hay is consistent, what Alberta compressed bales deliver, and where Florida peanut hay fits in. Equi-Analytical lab data on every load.
May 14, 2026Read more
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Where to Buy Hay in Central Florida: A Horse Owner's Guide to Pickup, Delivery, and Trusted Suppliers
Buying hay in Marion, Levy, Alachua, and Citrus counties. The five questions every barn manager should ask any supplier, zone-by-zone delivery pricing, lab-tested forage, and how the order actually arrives at your barn.
May 5, 2026Read more
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Hay Storage Best Practices in Florida's Heat and Humidity
How to keep horse hay fresh in Florida. The 4-inch pallet rule, the 60 percent humidity ceiling, and how to know when a stack is heating up.
April 28, 2026Read more
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How Much Hay Does Your Horse Need? A Complete Feeding Calculator Guide
Calculate exactly how much hay your horse needs daily and monthly. Includes bale counts by horse size and workload, monthly cost estimates, and budget tips.
April 19, 2026Read more
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Spring Feeding Guide for Florida Horse Owners
Complete guide to spring pasture transition, hay selection, and metabolic horse feeding for Central Florida horse owners. Includes a side-by-side nutritional comparison of every hay type we carry.
April 13, 2026Read more
Horse Health
Feeding Guide for Horses with Metabolic Issues
A comprehensive guide to feeding horses with EMS, Cushing's, and insulin resistance. Covers the 10% NSC rule, best hay choices, soaking protocols, and pasture management.
April 12, 2026Read more
Hay Education
Understanding Hay Cuttings: 1st vs 2nd vs 3rd Cut
Learn the real differences between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd cut hay. Understand how cutting number affects nutrition, texture, and price, and which is right for your horse.
April 5, 2026Read more
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How to Choose the Right Hay for Your Horse
A complete guide to timothy, alfalfa, orchard grass, teff, and peanut hay. Learn how to match the right hay to your horse's age, workload, and health needs.
April 1, 2026Read more
Farmers Direct Hay and Feed LLC serves Williston, Ocala, Gainesville, and North Central Florida. Visit us at 21091 NE US Hwy 27, Williston, FL 32696 or call (352) 528-1255.