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Hay
Storage
Cost Analyzer Available from ISU Extension
Posted 27 July 2010
Hay is the third most
valuable crop produced in Iowa, yet some producers lose as much as a
fourth of their crop from improperly storing it. Iowa State University
(ISU) Extension economist William Edwards said a new decision aid for
comparing the costs of different hay storage options is now available
on ISU Extension’s Ag Decision Maker (ADM) website.
“This free electronic spreadsheet can compare up to eight alternatives
at a time,” Edwards said. “The standard for comparison is storing bales
on bare ground with no cover. This is the least cost method, but also
results in the most storage loss. Other methods include outdoor
uncovered storage on gravel or pallets, outdoor covered storage,
storage under a roof, and storage in a new or existing building.”
Several types of cost are considered in the analysis, he said. Initial
investments in storage structure, tarps, gravel and pallets are
amortized over their individual expected lives. Annual costs such as
repairs, insurance and property taxes are part of the spreadsheet, as
are estimated labor costs for storing and feeding the hay. And, the
estimated value of spoilage losses under each system is considered.
“Users will need to enter the expected volume of hay to be produced or
that’s needed, current hay prices and the size of bales they use,”
Edwards said. “For each method, a total annual cost is calculated,
which includes spoilage losses and the tons of hay available to feed or
sell.”
The Excel®-based spreadsheet “Hay Storage Cost Comparison" is
available for viewing and download on the ADM website here.
IBC was established in 1996 with the goal of supporting the growth and
vitality of the state’s beef cattle industry. It comprises faculty and
staff from ISU Extension, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and
College of Veterinary Medicine, and works to develop and deliver the
latest research-based information regarding the beef cattle industry.
For more information about IBC, visit www.iowabeefcenter.org or
check out the IBC blog here. |
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