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Archive Home > 2008 > February > 01 > The high cost of hay

The high cost of hay

Variety of reasons combine to drive up price, and horse owners can expect more of the same

By Leon Pantenburg / The Bulletin
February 1, 2008

Global issues are contributing to soaring local hay prices, and there appears to be no end in sight.

In Central Oregon, current hay prices are about 30 percent higher than at this time last year, said Nancy Hermanns, owner of Country Feed and Pet Supply in Bend. Hay is retailing for about $30 to....

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