NECowboy":2ub4q0vw said:
Got 30 acres of dry land farm ground on new property that can use to grow feed. Thoughts on what should grow - alfalfa, prairie hay, corn etc? Wanting to reduce feed bills the most cost effective way.
Diaries grow silage because it is cheap energy. Beef guys may grow some corn for back grounding.
Diaries grow alfalfa because it is cheap protein. Beef guys may grow some alfalfa as drought insurance.
Equipment, harvest, and storage can "eat" you up in both cases.
Grazing grass/legume mix perennials and crop residue are usually the low cost approaches.