Released July 16, 2009
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Summertime activities keep livestock producers more than busy, but it might be worthwhile for a producer to think about feed needs for the upcoming winter, a Kansas State University animal scientist said.
Historically, winter protein needs could be purchased more economically during the off season, said Sandy Johnson, K-State Research and Extension livestock specialist in northwest Kansas.
“With all the focus on the ethanol industry, we might forget all the other by-products that are available,” she said. “A good way to follow some of these prices is to visit a University of Missouri Web site that is updated weekly at http://agebb.missouri.edu/dairy/byprod/bplist.asp.”
The site includes company names and contact information, the type of feed each one has available, and current prices.
K-State’s Johnson cautioned that producers should factor in storage, storage losses, transportation costs and feeding costs into their purchase decisions. Still, advance planning may help control feed costs.
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Contact: Elaine Edwards, elainee@ksu.edu
