Why Hay Chaff is Better Than You Think

If you've spent any time tossing bales in a barn, you know that hay chaff is basically the glitter of the farming world—it gets absolutely everywhere and you'll still be finding it in your pockets three days later. It's that fine, crumbly stuff that settles at the bottom of the stack or the end of the hay bag, often dismissed as just "dust" or waste. But if you're sweeping it up and throwing it on the burn pile, you might be tossing away some of the most useful material on your property. ...

May 17, 2026 · 7 min · Holtz Naum