I am Darrell Nichols of Nichols Hay Farms located in Salisbury, NC. We produce hay mainly for the equestrian market raising alfalfa, orchard grass, and oat hay. Over the years I have tried several types of foliar fertilizers and saw zero results. Most claimed the hay would be more nutritional and therefore wouldn’t have to feed as much. We need good hay but more tonnage also and we saw nothing on most and a reduction on one product.

I had seen ads for Grasshopper fertilizer for some time and finally called, got some from Ed Whaley, ( Regional Sales Rep), and sprayed it on 4th cutting alfalfa. Usually by then we are not seeing much growth. Within 3 days of applying I had 6 inches of additional growth and the stand had better color and larger leaves. With the growth received, I will triple my investment with additional bales.

Captain Darrell Nichols

Salisbury Fire Dept.