Cash-crop farmers 2. Feed dealers 3. Feed manufacturers 4. Commodity firms 4. Consider differences in the cost and effectiveness of nutritional services and feed testing.
Some concerns provide services on a free or shared cost basis.
Nutritional services and testing also are available from independent consultants, various agencies, veterinarians etc. Some farmers may do their own ration formulations etc. if they are well-trained, keep abreast of developments and have good computer software or calculator skills. Consider also convenience, quality, dependability and costs for other feed and dairy-related items before making final decisions. Consider use of food and beverage processing wastes. Quantity, bulk, meal vs pellets or textured feeds, Forward looking, cash 8.