Forage yield has a major impact on the economics of harvesting stored feed. As first harvest is delayed, forage yield increases but forage quality decreases.

Developing a fair and equitable method of charging for custom harvesting forage has long been a popular point of discussion. Most operations charge clients on a per-ton, per-hour or per-acre basis.

Bunkers and trenches are among the most popular silage storage structures in large dairies and feedlots due to their economic attractiveness.

Over the last few years there has been some increasing interest in custom feed and forage production.