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Dougherty, IA | In Iowa on fairly decent soils, how many tillable acres does it take to feed a cow, and background a calf to 600 lbs ?
I have an opportunity to rent some pasture in a year or two and get in the cow-calf business. Hopefully the cows come a little cheaper by then too!
Is it more economical to raise hay on these acres or grow corn silage, then plant wheat/rye to graze in the fall, then chop wheat/rye in the spring and do it all again?
I am assuming hay would be more simple, but I see a cost advantage/lb of feed by going the silage route. I have been saving money from the town job to buy the pairs and the equipment with as little debt as possible.
Open to any and all ideas, thanks! | |
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