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Custom Feeding Cattle
Custom feeding has fit into many operations in Richland County, and the MonDak region in general. We are fortunate to have ample feed sources grown right here and access to a variety of by products including sugar beet pulp, molasses, and distiller grains. The following is a resource for area producers to use in making decisions in feeding cattle. Some of the following files are large and require high speed internet. If you do not have high speed, please contact our office, and I will get the information to you.
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This circular will discuss items that a cow-calf operator should consider before choosing a feedlot to custom feed cattle. |
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This document is intended to help a livestock feeder and a livestock owner clarify the terms of a custom feeding agreement and to commit those terms to a written contract. |
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This Excel Program will help in comparing the prices of different feed stuffs. |
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Corn for silage sometimes is sold standing in the field, and farmers frequently ask how to determine a fair price for the standing crop.
The following provides some recommended guidelines for estimating the value of a standing corn crop. |
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All three guides will help in interpreting your forage analysis. If you would then like help in formulating a ration, contact me at the Office. |
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The interpretation of a water analysis is complicated; when making a recommendation for the use of water for a particular purpose, there are many factors to consider. |
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Custom Rate Guide |
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This is a custom rate guide is a good guide to get a GENERAL number for rates. If you want to find out YOUR cost, use the calculator below. |
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How to Calculate |
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Machinery ownership and operating costs represent a substantial portion
of total production expenses producers. This guide will help you in figuring your costs. |
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Hay Hotlines |
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Montana Hay Hotline
North Dakota Feed List
South Dakota FSA Hay List
Nebraska Dept. of Ag: 800-422-6692
Nebraska Alfalfa Marketing Association
Colorado Hay List
Utah Hay Hotline: 800/891-0745
Idaho Hay Association, Inc. |
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