Where can I get straw in Northern Illinois?

[bughunter99]

Anyone know where one can get straw for mulch this time of year within 70 miles of Chicago?

Thanks in Advance

Stacy

[tam91]

Some riding stables bed in straw, I'd think they could sell you some or know where to get it.

[Cole_Robbie]

I noticed that Hummert sells it; they are near St Louis, but you could check other wholesale greenhouse supply companies in the Chicago area.

[bughunter99]

Originally Posted by tam91

Some riding stables bed in straw, I'd think they could sell you some or know where to get it.

Thanks Tam. I've tried the two nearest to me and they are both using wood shavings. I'll keep calling.

[bughunter99]

Thanks for all the PMs! You guys are the best. I found some in pretty close by. $4 per bale which is a little high but worth it because I didn't have to drive that far.

I found this state of Illinois website which was very helpful.
http://www.agr.state.il.us/markets/h...?cat=4&de=6104

[Cole_Robbie]

I was reading on Dow's site www.manurematters.com about herbicide contamination of horse manure. I have read that some farmers have gotten contamination from straw. I guess one could test it by sprouting a bean, as with manure?

[Masbustelo]

I live in Illinois and my Walmart had it last year, also garden or landscape centers.

[Tapout]

I am pretty close to Chicago myself. I live in north west Indiana. You can get straw at live stock auctions if you are looking for quantity. I just get mine from local farmers. If you see a farm with a straw field stop in and ask if they have some for sale. You never know you might meet some really nice people and get a discount because they didn't have to take it to auction.

[Timomac]

I go to the Feed Store. You can find it online but it's at Harlem Ave. and the Stevenson Expwy., on the southbound side. It's not that far from me.

[bughunter99]

Originally Posted by Timomac

I go to the Feed Store. You can find it online but it's at Harlem Ave. and the Stevenson Expwy., on the southbound side. It's not that far from me.

Thanks for the tip, I'm in that area often.

Stacy