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Corn processing methods and distillers grains in finishing diets

With corn and distillers grains constituting such a large portion of finishing diets, it is important for producers to understand how these resources impact cattle performance.

August 30, 2022

Erin M. Laborie

Corn and distillers grains are staples in Midwest finishing diets. Understanding how the various types and inclusion levels of these feed resources impact cattle performance and ultimately the bottom line of an operation is important.

Evaluating changes in revenue against changes in cost of feeding

December 24, 2021

Justin Benavidez

It’s no secret that agricultural costs climbed through 2021. Nitrogen is twice as expensive as it was last year, natural gas is about 50% more expensive than this time last year and the price of gasoline more than doubled as well.

Why further customizing your herd’s nutrition matters

October 7, 2021

Jay Giesy

Is it OK to just feed cows, or does it matter what nutrients are fed? Think of it this way: We work to reduce variation during feeding, for both consistent ingredient and nutrient delivery.

Finishing beef is a family affair

September 28, 2021

Gilda V. Bryant

The JW Freund Farms has been family-owned since the mid-1960s, when Jack Freund and his brother, Chuck, added a feedyard to their farming operation near Lewis, Iowa.

Liquid feeds, supplements and ingredients in dairy rations: What works, what doesn’t

August 6, 2021

Stephen B. Blezinger

One of the truly amazing things about feeding the dairy cow is the diverse nature of the ingredients that can be used in developing the feeding program. While we commonly think in terms of silages, hays, corn, soybean meal and byproducts such as dry distillers grains (DDG) or corn gluten feed, there are a wide range of other ingredients that can be cost-effective and support performance.

Feeding cattle without distillers grains

May 14, 2021

Dan Herold

Since the advent of the ethanol boom in the Upper Midwest, distillers grains (also known simply as distillers) have become a staple ingredient in cattle rations. Known to enhance both ration palatability and animal performance, distillers are a natural fit for all classes of cattle, from feedlot to cow-calf production.

Comparing vegetable meals on protein alone may be costly

September 15, 2020

Essi Evans and Brittany Wood

Selecting the right ingredients to optimize milk production may mean being open to a wider range of choices. There are actually many vegetable protein sources available for feed use.

3 factors affecting 2020 corn prices

June 16, 2020

Michael Langemeier

The U.S. marketing year average corn price for 2019-20 is projected to be $3.60 per bushel. In contrast, the forecast for the 2000-21 marketing year is only $3.20 per bushel. This large decline in corn prices leads to several questions: Why have corn prices declined so sharply? What factors could keep corn prices at their current levels? And, what is the impact of lower corn prices on feed costs?

Managing feedlot rations without ethanol co-products

May 12, 2020

Kimberly Williams-Brackett

A webinar hosted by the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Iowa Beef Center informed cattle producers about feedlot considerations amid the pandemic focused on managing feedlot rations without using ethanol co-products.

The pros and cons of supplementing with distiller’s grains

November 16, 2019

With winter just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about protein and energy supplementation again. There are many advantages to supplementing your winter feeding program with distiller’s grains or products made with distiller’ grains; however, there are also some disadvantages that need to be considered before feeding decisions are made.

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Articles Tagged with ''distillers grains''

Corn processing methods and distillers grains in finishing diets

Evaluating changes in revenue against changes in cost of feeding

Why further customizing your herd’s nutrition matters

Finishing beef is a family affair

Liquid feeds, supplements and ingredients in dairy rations: What works, what doesn’t

Feeding cattle without distillers grains

Comparing vegetable meals on protein alone may be costly

3 factors affecting 2020 corn prices

Managing feedlot rations without ethanol co-products

The pros and cons of supplementing with distiller’s grains

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