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The $85 per. ton beef quality alfalfa hay is the most economical feed available to beef producers when considering. protein alone. The $0.28/ pound of actual protein is $0.08 cheaper than the average grass hay listed and. significantly cheaper than the packaged supplements listed. Table 1.
Alfalfa is a tap-rooted crop and can last five years and longer under proper management. Whether grazed or fed as hay, alfalfa is an excellent forage for cattle and horses. More than 400,000 acres of alfalfa are harvested annually in Missouri, averaging about three tons of hay per acre. Alfalfa as a cash hay crop could produce more than $60 million each year. To realize this potential, you should plant a productive, disease-resistant variety that is adapted to Missouri conditions. Once established, good management practices are necessary to ensure high yields and stand persistence.