Standlee Expands Global Reach Through Anderson Hay Merger

With manufacturing operations in Jerome County, Standlee is building on decades of agricultural expertise to serve a broader international market.

From its manufacturing facility in Eden, Standlee Premium Western Forage connects Southern Idaho agriculture with customers across the country and overseas. The company’s combination with Anderson Hay marks another significant step in that growth.

Announced in September 2026, the formation of Standlee-Anderson brings together Standlee’s strength in the domestic forage market and Anderson’s extensive international experience. The new parent company supports a portfolio of established brands, combining resources, industry knowledge, and supply networks to serve customers worldwide.

Founded in 1981, Standlee built its business around growing, processing, and distributing premium Western forage. Its products include pellets, cubes, chopped forage, and bales. By managing production from the field through manufacturing, the company has developed a business that adds value to agricultural crops while meeting customers’ expectations for consistent quality and dependable supply.

International trade is already part of that history. Standlee began supplying overseas markets in 2004, initially serving Japan and Taiwan before expanding into Korea, the Middle East, and Singapore. Anderson brings additional depth: founded in Ellensburg, Washington, in 1960, it serves customers and partners in more than 30 countries. Together, the companies bring more than a century of forage industry experience to the new organization.

The companies say the combination strengthens their supply base and ability to invest in innovation and future growth. Their established brands will continue serving customers with the support of the larger organization.

For Jerome County, Standlee’s development illustrates the business opportunities that extend beyond agricultural production itself. Processing, product development, packaging, and transportation help turn locally grown crops into products for distant markets. Standlee’s latest expansion demonstrates how a company with deep agricultural roots can build a business with international reach—and how Jerome County participates in that global supply chain.