Download Hay Quality Sampling Form HERE
With the wet weather thus far in 2025, OSU Extension is offering reduced cost hay analysis. Mature, late made hay is lower in energy, protein, and digestibility often requiring additional supplementation. This reduced cost testing is provided by the OSU Extension eBarns program and Small Ruminant Research lab.
Cost: $15 for first sample. $20 for each additional sample
What is provided? Near Infra Red NIR analysis. Dry Matter Content, TDN,Crude Protein, ADF, NDF, Ash, Fat, C, P, K.
Contact information: Columbiana or Mahoning County OSU Extension
Haley Shoemaker, ANR Educator: 330-967-7249 or shoemaker.306@osu.edu
Sample Submission:
Place dry hay in paper bag, wet wrapped hay/balage in plastic bag and place in freezer.
Samples must be delivered to local county Extension office by July 31, 2025
Sample should include your name and completed sample form available at your local OSU
Extension office.
Hay sampling probe available to sign-out if needed - contact 330-967-7249