Bringing Hay to Montana
If you bring your weed free hay into the state, you must
have an "Original Transit Certificate" issued by the
state agency from the state in which the hay was produced!
What this means is that if you want to bring your hay
with you, you will have to make arrangements with your
hay provider ahead of time before you pick up your
hay.
The seller has to fill in paperwork on the sale and submit
it to the state agency and have them issue the Transit
Certificate and return mail it to him for his signature
and for him to hand over to you when you pick up the hay.
You need to allow a minimum of one week for the certificate
to be mailed out.
In Minnesota, the state agency is the MN Crop Improvement
Assn (MCIA), and they have forms available for us MN producers
to use. If your hay producer is not familiar with this
procedure ask him to contact MCIA at 1-800-510-MCIA about
the proper forms. Or give me, Russ Wright a call at 507-775-2512
if you have other questions.
When travelling in Montana, weed free hay can be purchased
in just about any town. All you have to do is ask a local
person at the gas station or restaurant. Most hardware
or fleet farm type stores sell weed free hay and/or hay
cubes, so people shouldn't think they need to carry enough
hay for the entire visit.
Also Brand inspections ARE required. You can get a limited
2 week brand inspection from just about any local law enforcement
official, or stop at a livestock yard during regular business
hours and they will help you get a lifetime inspection.
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