Looking at alternatives to higher-priced distillers grains

Looking at alternatives to higher-priced distillers grains

Tighter supplies and higher prices for the ethanol co-product distillers grains have cattle producers looking at options.

University of Nebraska Extension beef specialist Randy Saner says distillers grains have been a great value for cow-calf producers. But with the increased cost, producers are looking at options, including whole soybeans.

“You’ve got to limit how many (soybeans) you feed,” Saner says. “For a cow-calf, we’re only going to do probably two pounds—two to three pounds.

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