4-11-06
Economics of Alfalfa and Corn Silage Rotations

This paper, written by Extension Educator Ken
Barnett, looks at the economics of various rotation options using alfalfa
and corn silage.
Calculating Optimal Length of a Stand of
Alfalfa

This spreadsheet, developed by
former Waukesha County Agriculture Agent, Rob Fox, offers users the ability to
evaluate the economic return of varying lengths of alfalfa stands.
Buying and Selling Hay
and Straw
Information related to marketing hay and
obtaining current hay prices
Valuing Standing Hay by Plant Nutrient Content

by Mark Kopecky, Price Co. Agricultural Agent,
and Aliesha Harelstad, Rusk Co. Agricultural Agent
3-23-06 Paying for Unexpected
Feed Expenses
A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet
written by Tom Anderson, Shawano Co. Agricultural Agent
Forage Economics and
Budgets
View the Center for Dairy Profitability web site for current forage
budgets and other resources related to forage economics.
Factors to Consider
When Marketing Hay
A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet
written by Dan Undersander, UW-Extension Forage Agronomist
Stocker
Enterprise Budgets for Grass-Based Systems

UW Extension Bulletin A3718
Buying and
Selling Corn Silage: What's a fair price?

This paper, written by Greg Blonde, Waupaca Co.
Agricultural Agent, evaluates several methods to value corn silage.