DTN Weekly Distillers Grains Update
DDGSj/Salt Supplement Can Limit Grazing, Improve Performance
By feeding grazing cattle with a distillers grains/salt supplement, cattle producers can stretch their pasture and limit intake without sacrificing performance, according to a recent feeding trial conducted at Kansas State University.
Dale Blasi, professor and extension beef specialist at Kansas State University in Manhattan worked on the project that was headed by graduate student Nick Melton.
Blasi told DTN one of the motivations to complete the study was that around the middle part of the grazing season, somewhere around the third week of June, protein levels in grass begin to decline. Over the rest of the growing season, the quality of grass and protein content continues to decrease. So producers must augment diets with some type of supplement. In this study, distillers grains were used.
Another motivator for the project was that producers must make the most of the pastures they have, especially during years with drought conditions. This is especially important since cows are selective and will sort through and eat the best parts of the plant, leaving lower quality grass remaining.
"The previous year had been a drought year and we wanted to stretch our grass," he said. "So we provided the supplement and stocked conservatively so we could keep the cattle out on pasture until the end of July without running out of grass."
By limiting the consumption of DDGS with salt, cattle can still get their nutritional needs, but will still graze pastures.
"With no salt, cows will eat all the distillers grains and only minimal amounts of grass," Blasi said. "We used salt to hold back the intake of the supplement, so the animals are still encouraged to go out and graze."
Blasi said cattle will reach satiety sooner with salt.
"Similar to humans, cattle will only eat so much salty food," he said.
But salt is not without some problems, he added.
Producers need to ensure cattle always have a good supply of fresh water. Also, some producers don't like to feed salt in their feeders, as it tends to corrode steel.
Third, producers need a way of providing the supplement without the added expense needed for daily delivery of the supplement, such as fuel, labor and wear and tear on equipment. Distillers grains are very palatable and cattle will consume more of it than may be cost effective to provide. Since salt limits the intake of the DDGS, producers can take out a larger amount of supplement, knowing that it will not all be eaten up in a short amount of time.
FEEDING TRIAL
The researchers used beef heifers and supplemented their grazing for 78 days. Three dietary treatments were used: a control group fed DDGS with no salt, a DDGS supplement that was 10% salt, and a DDGS supplement that was 16% salt.
Coarse rock salt was used in the trial, he said.
The animals in the control group were stocked at a rate of 200 pounds of beef per acre. For example, an animal weighing approximately 400 pounds would be stocked at about 2 acres per animal, while an animal weighing about 500 pounds would be stocked at about 2 1/4 acres per animal.
The animals on the salt supplement diets were stocked at a heavier rate, Blasi said. Those on the 10% salt diet were stocked at 250 pounds of beef per acre while those on the 16% salt supplement were stocked at 250 pounds of beef per acre.
The researchers fed the animal on the 10% DDGS/salt supplement at a rate of about 0.1% of the animal's body weight. For example, if a heifer weighed 580 pounds, if would receive 5.8 pounds of DDGS per day. Animals on the 16% DDGS/salt supplement were fed at a rate of about 0.6% of the animal's body weight. For example if a heifer was about 580 pounds, it would receive 3.5 pounds of distillers per day.
The control group had an average daily gain (ADG) of 1.91 pounds. The heifers fed the 10% salt supplement had an ADG of 2.62 pounds and those fed the 16% salt supplement had an ADG of 2.41 pounds. However, cattle in the 10% group consumed about 3 pounds per day more DDGS than those in the 16% group.
The trial showed that providing DDGS to cattle on native grass at about 0.3% of body weight will significantly improve performance. Also, the outcomes showed that providing DDGS with salt in a self-fed fashion can improve ADG and expenses involved in daily delivery.
At the end of the trial, Blasi said, "We determined that providing distillers with salt is an option producers can use to meet the nutritional needs of their animal and still get a nice improvement in performance."
More information on the trial -- "Consumption and Performance by Beef Heifers Provided Dried Distillers Grains in a Self-Fed Supplement Containing Either 10 or 16% Salt While Grazing Flint Hills Native Grass" -- can be found in the 2014 Beef Cattlemen's Day progress report at http://bit.ly/….
Cheryl Anderson can be reached at cheryl.anderson@dtn.com
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IN THE NEWS
Grains Council Works to Open Cuban Markets
The U.S. Grains Council recently sent a delegation to Cuba to examine the opportunities and challenges for U.S. coarse grains and coproduct exports after the country's markets are opened, according to an article by the council (http://bit.ly/…).
The council plans to hold ongoing discussions with Cuban officials to help them develop their livestock sectors. Kurt Shultz, the council's director of global strategies, said through these discussions, the council has an opportunity to better understand the sector's priorities and opportunities for expansion
The council's team met with such agencies as the Cuban Ministry of Trade, the Ministry of Agriculture, and Alimport -- the Cuban importing agency.
The team reported that the Cuban government expressed a willingness to look beyond the current trade embargo to a time when the U.S. and Cuba can resume trade once again, but with the realization that there will be many hurdles to overcome before the embargo is lifted.
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During the visit, Cuban officials were curious about the council's work in such countries as Mexico and Morocco, particularly in how the council partnered with local producers to help develop livestock sectors.
Currently, Cuba imports approximately 900,000 metric tons of corn annually, but has been purchasing most of their needs from Argentina and Brazil, which are much farther away. The embargo and lack of access to credit have greatly hampered Cuba's ability to import grains and coproducts from the U.S.
According to USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service, Cuba has not imported any U.S. distillers grains since 2013, when it purchased only about 50,000 metric tons at a value of about $15 million.
The council plans to use the information gathered on the trip to develop strategies for the U.S. after the embargo is lifted, as well as to help Cuba expand livestock production to better meet the needs of its population.
Cheryl Anderson can be reached at cheryl.anderson@dtn.com
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DTN WEEKLY DDG SPOT PRICES
| CURRENT | PREVIOUS | ||||
| COMPANY | STATE | 4/24/2015 | 4/17/2015 | CHANGE | |
| Bartlett and Company, Kansas City, MO (816-753-6300) | |||||
| Missouri | Dry | $190 | $190 | $0 | |
| Modified | $90 | $90 | $0 | ||
| CHS, Minneapolis, MN (800-769-1066) | |||||
| Illinois | Dry | $185 | $200 | -$15 | |
| Indiana | Dry | $185 | $195 | -$10 | |
| Iowa | Dry | $185 | $183 | $2 | |
| Michigan | Dry | NO | NO | ||
| Minnesota | Dry | $175 | $180 | -$5 | |
| North Dakota | Dry | $175 | $180 | -$5 | |
| New York | Dry | $190 | $200 | -$10 | |
| South Dakota | Dry | $175 | $183 | -$8 | |
| MGP Ingredients, Atchison, KS (800-255-0302 Ext. 5253) | |||||
| Kansas | Dry | $180 | $180 | $0 | |
| POET Nutrition, Sioux Falls, SD (888-327-8799) | |||||
| Indiana | Dry | $180 | $195 | -$15 | |
| Iowa | Dry | $180 | $190 | -$10 | |
| Michigan | Dry | $180 | $190 | -$10 | |
| Minnesota | Dry | $175 | $185 | -$10 | |
| Missouri | Dry | $190 | $200 | -$10 | |
| Ohio | Dry | $180 | $190 | -$10 | |
| South Dakota | Dry | $175 | $185 | -$10 | |
| United BioEnergy, Wichita, KS (316-616-3521) | |||||
| Kansas | Dry | $185 | $190 | -$5 | |
| Wet | $70 | $75 | -$5 | ||
| Illinois | Dry | $200 | $205 | -$5 | |
| Nebraska | Dry | $185 | $190 | -$5 | |
| Wet | $70 | $75 | -$5 | ||
| U.S. Commodities, Minneapolis, MN (888-293-1640) | |||||
| Illinois | Dry | $180 | $190 | -$10 | |
| Indiana | Dry | $180 | $185 | -$5 | |
| Iowa | Dry | $170 | $180 | -$10 | |
| Michigan | Dry | $180 | $190 | -$10 | |
| Minnesota | Dry | $170 | $175 | -$5 | |
| Nebraska | Dry | $175 | $175 | $0 | |
| New York | Dry | $180 | $185 | -$5 | |
| North Dakota | Dry | $170 | $185 | -$15 | |
| Ohio | Dry | $180 | $190 | -$10 | |
| South Dakota | Dry | $170 | $180 | -$10 | |
| Wisconsin | Dry | $180 | $185 | -$5 | |
| Valero Energy Corp., San Antonio, TX (402-727-5300) | |||||
| Indiana | Dry | $180 | $180 | $0 | |
| Iowa | Dry | $160 | $160 | $0 | |
| Minnesota | Dry | $170 | $170 | $0 | |
| Nebraska | Dry | $175 | $175 | $0 | |
| Ohio | Dry | $190 | $190 | $0 | |
| South Dakota | Dry | $162 | $162 | $0 | |
| Western Milling, Goshen, California (559-302-1074) | |||||
| California | Dry | $245 | $245 | $0 | |
| *Prices listed per ton. | |||||
| Weekly Average | $179 | $185 | -$6 | ||
| The weekly average prices above reflect only those companies DTN | |||||
| collects spot prices from. States include: Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, | |||||
| Kansas, Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Michigan, | |||||
| Wisconsin and Indiana. Prices for Pennsylvania, New York and | |||||
| California are not included in the averages. | |||||
*The spot prices gathered by DTN are only intended to reflect general market trends and may vary. Please contact individual plant or merchandiser for exact prices.
If you would be willing to take a weekly phone call and have your distiller grains spot prices listed in this feature, please contact Cheryl Anderson at (308) 224-1527 or (800) 369-7875, or e-mail cheryl.anderson@dtn.com.
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| VALUE OF DDG VS. CORN & SOYBEAN MEAL | ||||
| Settlement Price: | Quote Date | Bushel | Short Ton | |
| Corn | 4/23/2015 | $3.7075 | $132.41 | |
| Soybean Meal | 4/23/2015 | $316.60 | ||
| DDG Weekly Average Spot Price | $179.00 | |||
| DDG Value Relative to: | 4/17 | 4/10 | 4/3 | |
| Corn | 135.19% | 137.04% | 131.85% | |
| Soybean Meal | 56.54% | 59.28% | 55.61% | |
| Cost Per Unit of Protein: | ||||
| DDG | $7.16 | $7.40 | $7.28 | |
| Soybean Meal | $6.67 | $6.57 | $6.89 | |
| Notes: | ||||
| Corn and soybean prices taken from DTN Market Quotes. DDG | ||||
| price represents the average spot price from Midwest | ||||
| companies collected on Thursday afternoons. Soybean meal | ||||
| cost per unit of protein is cost per ton divided by 47.5. | ||||
| DDG cost per unit of protein is cost per ton divided by 25. | ||||
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USDA MARKET NEWS/DISTILLER GRAINS PRICES
USDA WEEKLY DISTILLERS GRAINS SUMMARY (Apr 17, 2015)
| Dried | Modified | Wet | |
| FOB PLANT PRICES PER TON | |||
| Iowa | 166.00-190.00 | 77.00-85.00 | 47.00-55.00 |
| Minnesota | 175.00-190.00 | 80.00 | 52.00-65.00 |
| Nebraska | 165.00-188.00 | 78.00-87.00 | 54.00-65.00 |
| South Dakota | 162.00-175.00 | 75.00-85.50 | 56.00-62.00 |
| Wisconsin | 180.00-190.00 | 82.00-95.00 | NQ |
| Eastern Corn Belt | 180.00-210.00 | 77.00-85.00 | NQ |
| Kansas | 185.00-200.00 | NQ | 60.00-72.00 |
| Northern Missouri | 190.00-197.00 | NQ | 55.00-63.00 |
| DELIVERED PRICES PER TON | |||
| CIF NOLA | 225.00-237.00 | ||
| Pacific Northwest | 231.00-239.00 | ||
| California | 230.00-242.00 | ||
| Texas Border (metric ton) | 255.00-275.00 | ||
| Lethbridge AB | 200.00 | ||
| Chicago | 200.00-212.00 | ||
Dried Distillers Grain: 10% Moisture
Modified Wet Distillers: 50-55% Moisture
Wet Distillers Grains: 65-70% Moisture
CALIFORNIA WHOLESALE FEEDSTUFF PRICES (Tue Apr 21, 2015)
Distillers Dry Grains
Rail to California Points 244.00 dn 3.00-5.00
FOB Truck to California Points 240.00-250.00 dn 3.00-2.00
PACIFIC NORTHWEST WEEKLY FEEDSTUFFS (Tue Apr 21, 2015)
Distillers Dried Grains: Offers for Distillers Dried Grains delivered in September by rail to feed mills in the Pacific Northwest were steady from 236.00-242.00. Offers for distillers dried grains trans-loaded onto trucks and delivered to Willamette Valley dairies were also steady from 254.00-257.00.
*All prices quoted per ton unless otherwise noted.
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NASS/USDA MONTHLY CO-PRODUCTS PRODUCTION
Dry and Wet Mill, Co-products and Products Produced - United States
Apr 1, 2015
Highlights:
Dry mill co-product production of distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) was 1.65 million tons during February 2015 down 11% from January 2015 and down 14% from December 2014. Distillers wet grains (DWG) 65% or more moisture was 1.14 million tons in February 2015 down 15% from January 2015 and down 19% from December 2014.
Wet mill corn gluten feed production was 284.0 thousand tons during February 2015 down 12% from January 2015 and down 14% from December 2014. Wet corn gluten feed 40% to 60% moisture was 274.8 thousand tons in February 2015 down 12% from January 2015 and down 19% from December 2014.
| Co-products and Products | Dec 2014 | Jan 2014 | Feb 2015 |
| Dry Mill | |||
| Condensed distillers solubles (CDS-syrup) | 172,082 | 162,626 | 128,057 |
| Corn oil | 97,380 | 105,356 | 96,347 |
| Distillers dried grains (DDG) | 448,551 | 438,936 | 405,025 |
| Distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) | 1,919,823 | 1,862,550 | 1,649,534 |
| Modified distillers wet grains (DWG) <65% moisture | 1,411,411 | 1,341,938 | 1,144,177 |
| Modified distillers wet grains (DWG) 40-64% moisture | 503,258 | 480,134 | 421,666 |
| Wet Mill | |||
| Corn germ meal | 75,031 | 71,492 | 48,546 |
| Corn gluten feed | 329,431 | 321,768 | 283,990 |
| Corn gluten meal | 94,777 | 90,617 | 80,855 |
| Corn oil | 44,551 | 41,961 | 41,020 |
| Wet corn gluten feed 40-60% moisture | 338,077 | 313,400 | 274,763 |
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RFA WEEKLY U.S. LIVESTOCK FEED PRODUCTION
| CO-PRODUCT OUTPUTS (metric tons) | |||||
| Week Ending | Distillers Grains | Corn Gluten Feed | Corn Gluten Meal | Total Feed | Corn Oil (lbs.) |
| 3/27/15 | 94719 | 9726 | 1801 | 106246 | 5600647 |
| 4/03/15 | 93127 | 9562 | 1771 | 104460 | 5506518 |
| 4/10/15 | 91933 | 9440 | 1748 | 103121 | 5435922 |
| 4/17/15 | 92530 | 9501 | 1759 | 103791 | 5471220 |
*Information from 2010 Weekly U.S. Fuel Ethanol/Livestock Feed Production report (http://www.ethanolrfa.org/…)
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DDG LINKS/RESOURCES
Organizations
*Distillers Grains Technology Council
http://www.distillersgrains.org
*National Corn Growers Association Corn Distillers Grains Brochure
*Iowa Corn
Nebraska Corn Board
*Renewable Fuels Association - Ethanol Co-Products
*American Coalition for Ethanol
*U.S. Grains Council
*South Dakota Corn Utilization Council
http://www.drieddistillersgrains.com
Government Sites
*Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship/Office of Renewable Fuels & Coproducts
http://www.distillersgrains.com
University Sites
*University of Minnesota - Distillers Grains By-Products in Livestock
and Poultry Feed
*University of Illinois - Illinois Livestock Integrated Focus Team Distillers Grains site
http://ilift.traill.uiuc.edu/…
*University of Nebraska - Beef Cattle Production By-Product Feeds site
*University of Nebraska Extension
*Iowa Beef Center - Iowa State University
http://www.iowabeefcenter.org/…
*University of Missouri - Byproducts Resource Page
*South Dakota State University - Dairy Science Department - Dairy cattle research
(select "Distillers Grains" from the topic menu)
*Purdue University Renewable Energy Web Site
http://www.extension.purdue.edu/…
(select "Biofuels Co-Products from the menu)
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DDG CONFERENCES
*Distillers Grains Technology Council Inc.'s 19th Annual Distillers Grains Symposium
The Distillers Grains Technology Council will hold its 19th Annual Distillers Grains Symposium on May 13-14, 2015 at the Sheraton Crown Center at Kansas City, Missouri. For information, contact the DGTC office at (515) 294-4019 or (800) 759-3448, or check the DGTC website (http://www.distillersgrains.org).
(If you are sponsoring or know of any event, conference or workshop on distillers grains, and would like to list it in the DTN Weekly Distillers Grains Update, please contact Cheryl Anderson (see contact info below).
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