Always have the driver call ahead to give you the expected arrival time and to receive directions. When you order feeds, clearly explain days or hours unacceptable for deliveries. You'll still get a load or two when you don't want it. Several farmers reported loads arriving with no weigh slip available. 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.