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Economic Returns and Risk Analysis of Forage Wrapping Technologies

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  • Lacy, R. Curt
  • Pruitt, J. Ross
  • Hancock, Dennis W.

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Using stochastic simulation, we evaluated the cost savings a cow-calf operation may experience by adopting high-moisture baleage with an in-line wrapper. The results of this analysis indicate the baleage technology is economically viable for high-quality forages such as winter annuals, alfalfa or legumes, especially at higher feed prices. Break-even herd size is between 50 and 150 cows, depending on a producer’s current machinery complement. There is no apparent economic advantage to purchasing baleage equipment strictly based on reducing storage or feeding losses for beef cattle producers.

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  • Lacy, R. Curt & Pruitt, J. Ross & Hancock, Dennis W., 2015. "Economic Returns and Risk Analysis of Forage Wrapping Technologies," Journal of the ASFMRA, American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, vol. 2015, pages 1-15.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:jasfmr:233867
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.233867
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