Posted by donjr on January 20, 2012 at 19:08:52 from (72.85.57.39):
In Reply to: HAY posted by Kenfarmall on January 20, 2012 at 17:00:57:
First off, hay is too expensive to raise easily and make a profit. Rule of thumb around here is thirds. If you own the ground and fertilize it, you get two thirds. If he fertilizes it and does the work, he gets two thirds.
Your best bet is to fertilize and manage it,you own it and pay the taxes. Let him cut, rake and bale, and give him a set amount for each operation. Usually around here it's $10/a to cut, $7/a to rake, and about $7 per bale for large round bales. And you keep the hay and sell it or use it. You manage it better, you gain. Even then, it's a close call on profit.
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