Increasing ingredient costs have wreaked havoc across the dairy industry, leading to increased ration costs not seen in years. Feed costs per pound of dry matter are increasing as much as 20 percent or more as corn and soybean-meal prices increase. Some producers contracted ingredient pricing prior to the cost increase. Others are looking for ways to reduce costs to minimize the burden of current prices.
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Jon Pretz
Jon Pretz is a dairy nutritionist for Hubbard Feeds.
