Feed and Forage Storage Cost Calculator
Use our handy calculator to show the true cost of storing and maintaining feed and forage for your livestock.
These calculations assume 9 months of hayage feed over a 30 year amortization of investment.
Cost for Your Farm Over 30 Years
Silo
Total Cost
$569,020
- $ Per Dry Matter: $21
- Initial Year: $7,266
- Annual Interest: $973
- Filling: $1,391
- Storage: $3,841
- Feeding: $5,494
Drive Over Pile
Total Cost
$964,892
- $ Per Dry Matter: $52
- Initial Year: $1,360
- Annual Interest: $435
- Filling: $2,756
- Storage: $11,556
- Feeding: $16,054
Plastic Bags
Total Cost
$1,170,251
- $ Per Dry Matter: $67
- Initial Year: $3,248
- Annual Interest: $498
- Filling: $5,582
- Storage: $13,444
- Feeding: $16,235
Wrapped Bales
Total Cost
$1,303,450
- $ Per Dry Matter: $81
- Initial Year: $4,190
- Annual Interest: $515
- Filling: $6,100
- Storage: $15,600
- Feeding: $17,800