I have heard more than once about pesticide residue (from treated hay) making it's way through animals, into their manure, and then wreaking havok on home gardens. Now, most of what I have read is referring to horse manure... I don't know if they have a different enough GI system to be a bigger issue, or if it's just that more of their manure tends to make it into gardens vs. other animals? Anyway, has anyone had any issues? I will admit, I haven't used much manure on my plants because I am terrified of ruining the garden I have worked so hard on the last few years. I am finally getting to the point where I can actually grow something other than weeds! :lol: Here is an article http://www.growingagreenerworld.com/kil ... ned-to-us/ and then one discussion on it, but there are many more out there: http://www.chronofhorse.com/forum/archi ... 14365.html
I am fortunate in that I know where my hay comes from (our house is built on part of that hay field ), but I also know that pesticides are used on it... and some of their hay is sold to Purina and Southern States so it's out there. And I know he's not the only one that uses those chemicals. I have an option to get organic (yet weed filled) hay. Then I wonder - Is the feed affected as well? They use hay to make pellets, right? I know many of you use bunny berries on your garden without issue... how do I get over that fear?
I am fortunate in that I know where my hay comes from (our house is built on part of that hay field ), but I also know that pesticides are used on it... and some of their hay is sold to Purina and Southern States so it's out there. And I know he's not the only one that uses those chemicals. I have an option to get organic (yet weed filled) hay. Then I wonder - Is the feed affected as well? They use hay to make pellets, right? I know many of you use bunny berries on your garden without issue... how do I get over that fear?