A: Howdy neighbor! Yes, you can absolutely use Standlee Premium Products Certified Weed Free Chopped Straw for your vegetable garden mulch.

A: Hi great question and Yes, it is safe for duck bedding.

A: No, herbicides and pesticides are applied on an occasional basis, typically every two to three years.

A: Yes, Standlee Premium Products Certified Weed Free Chopped Straw is safe for a cat's bed in a utility building. In fact, straw is often recommended over blankets because it repels moisture and provides better insulation. The manufacturer has confirmed its suitability for cat bedding.

A: Barley (Straw) One application of 2,4-D herbicide is used for weed control. Growth regulators such as Cerone (Ethephon) or Palisade (Trinexapac-ethyl) may be applied to prevent the barley from falling over before harvest. It’s important to emphasize that Roundup and Grazon are not used in our farming practices. The term "Certified Forage" refers to Certified Noxious Weed-Free Forage or Straw. Each state’s Department of Agriculture conducts field inspections to ensure that forage and straw are free from designated noxious weeds. Manufacturers participating in this program must adhere to strict labeling requirements for their certified noxious weed-free products. Please note that our straw bales are not sterilized, meaning barley or wheat seeds may be present and could sprout under the right conditions. While this is a natural characteristic of straw, it is something to consider when using it for gardening or mulching purposes. Additionally, we do not guarantee whether a bale contains barley or wheat straw, as availability varies.

A: It is not harmful if your dog accidently ingests the straw.

A: It is not harmful if your dog accidently ingests the straw.

A: Standlee Premium Western Forage applies herbicides and pesticides on an occasional basis, typically every two to three years, rather than annually. It’s important to emphasize that Roundup and Grazon are not used in our farming practices. Barley (Straw) One application of 2,4-D herbicide is used for weed control. Growth regulators such as Cerone (Ethephon) or Palisade (Trinexapac-ethyl) may be applied to prevent the barley from falling over before harvest. Please note that our straw bales are not sterilized, meaning seeds may be present and could sprout under the right conditions. While this is a natural characteristic of straw, it is something to consider when using it for gardening or mulching purposes. Additionally, we do not guarantee whether a bale contains barley or wheat straw, as availability varies.

A: Barley (straw) receives one application of 2,4-D herbicide. Additionally, growth regulators like Cerone (Ethephon) or Palisade (Trinexapac-ethyl) may be used to prevent barley from falling over prior to harvest. We do NOT use Round Up or Grazon on any Standlee Product.

A: It is Certified Noxious Weed Free. It is not seed free and we do not have a process to remove all seed heads from the product. There is a possibility that you could have barley/wheat seeds sprout.