Aaron Eagar, Program Manager, (801) 602-1961
Read this document for full instructions on How Do I Certify My Hay as Weed-Free?
There is a growing demand for weed free forage in North America as a preventative program for the spread of noxious weeds. This program has developed a list of standards that should provide land managers assurance that noxious weeds will not be spread through the movement of forage.
What Forages can be Certified?
- Alfalfa hay
- Grass hay
- Alfalfa/grass mix hay
- Forage pellets and/or cubes
- Wheat or other grain hay
- Straw bales
Utah complies with NIASMA standards for weed free forage.
Hay and Straw Weed Free Certification Fees
| Certificate/Bulk loads of hay up to 10 loads (hourly rates charged for driving time) | $30.00 |
| Hourly rate (hourly rates charged for driving time) | $28.00 |
| If time involved is 1 hour or less | $28.00 |
| Charge for each hay tag | $0.10 |
| Citations, maximum per violation | $500.00 |
| Emergency service for single component only (per sample) | $42.00 |
