This is not the original source (was it a planet money episode? I really can't remember), but here's what I found: > You also may want to compare the costs of

This is not the original source (was it a planet money episode? I really can't remember), but here's what I found: > You also may want to compare the costs of purchasing hay with producing your own hay. In some markets, it may be cheaper to buy someone else’s hay and use your own forage for additional grazing. Finally, knowing your harvesting costs is critical for a custom operator who wants to be profitable over the long haul. Source: https://www.progressivecattle.com/topics/facilities-equipment/costs-of-harvesting-hay-does-it-pay-to-put-up-your-own https://www.progressivecattle.com/topics/facilities-equipmen...