Alternative crops are sometimes better. Who would turn down 19 tons of hay per acre, if it were more nutritious than grass, 10% protein, and required almost no care except harvest?
Think cottonwoods. They even have high palatability.
As a non-profit, we are happy to help anyone (anywhere in the US or world) who wants to bring their dry, seasonal or active creeks to greater fertility! Dams and windbreaks are inexpensive to construct, and the extra water can allow for tremendous quantities of human or animal food, or even speciality crops. Contact Aaron, at 303-833-8795, or at twointents-AT-gmail-DOT-com