Two Oregon feeders require every driver to weigh the truck before unloading, to reconcile their inventory and feed bills. Some commodities are available seasonally. Forward contracting is required for year-round feeding. Two examples of seasonal feeds used in the Pacific Northwest are sugar beet pulp and whole cottonseed. Loads may be available throughout the year, but the price increases sharply as supplies diminish.
Commodities are hard to get during year-end holidays.
Schedule deliveries before Thanksgiving, if possible. This is where you can use extra storage space in your shed. Don't forget to find a source for a reliable mineral-vitamin premix. Feed companies may sell this in sacks or in bulk pellets. Trace mineralized salt does not substitute for a quality mineral- vitamin premix.