anewcomer said:Spending lots of money to make better hay, have you thought about trying to eliminate hay? You're in fescue country, do you stockpile? Are your cows dry through the winter? You will never be profitable feeding hay in Alabama. PM if you would like to talk.
anewcomer said:Spending lots of money to make better hay, have you thought about trying to eliminate hay? You're in fescue country, do you stockpile? Are your cows dry through the winter? You will never be profitable feeding hay in Alabama. PM if you would like to talk.
anewcomer said:Producers in Mississippi (Alabama) feed hay 5 months out of the year. Same as Minnesota. We have no snow. We can grow green grass 365 days a year. Hay is a tremendous drain on profitability. Look up Jim Gerrish. Figure your real cost of making that hay.
anewcomer said:You can buy hay cheaper than you can make it, 99 times out of 100.
anewcomer said:You can buy hay cheaper than you can make it, 99 times out of 100.
Do you have any figures showing this. It could very well be correct but I can't say where mine needs to be on hay for the most profits. I can't get 365 but hopefully can get 345 this winter.VaCowman said:365d grazing isn't always most profitable option. Feeding hay 60-90d with higher stocking rates will pay more (even after hay expense) in more years than not. Lots of variables either way.