However wide you stack your hay; we recommend a peak bale to assist in shedding water. We have tarps sized to cover single to six-wide stacks. If you need more stacking advice, we're always happy to assist with a phone call or site visit.

ITC Services can charge by the linear foot or ton or even offer a tarp purchase option. Many factors will determine the cost. Give us a call, and a manager will be happy to calculate your cost.

Covering your stack allows you to protect your hay from rain while you retain the best nutritional value of your commodity. Covering also allows you to negotiate the best possible price for your product. By keeping your hay dry, you may also receive better return in the export market. 

Ground tarp (or underlayment as we call it) is a good alternative, but it's very important to select a level/clear spot for the ground tarp to be installed. Use caution not to rip the tarp underlayment as you stack it. 

We absolutely do our best to prioritize the protection of your commodity with prevention such as tarp/stack checking and tightening before the weather becomes an issue. However, we know that hay happens on its own terms, and appreciate 24-hour advance notice but can usually get to your stack within hours of receiving the call in the areas where we offer our rental hay covering program. 

We highly recommend that any stack that will be held over winter be peaked. This allows for any moisture to run off rather than accumulate on a flat stack to lessen the potential for damage.

We highly recommend that you leave the ends open on any first cutting alfalfa stack.