No matter the industry, or season, supply chains can face volatility that brings challenges to all users involved. Whether it’s the rise of gas prices affecting the cost of transportation or drought conditions affecting crops across the U.S., it’s nearly impossible to control most of these factors. However, developing a strategic sourcing plan with a feed broker and distributor can lessen tension across all areas of your operation.

Managing feed sourcing and delivery separately can create inefficiencies. That’s why many operations are turning to providers that offer both feed brokerage and feed distribution.

Getting feed from supplier to farm is no small task. Feed distribution is a critical component of the agricultural supply chain, requiring precision, infrastructure, and expertise.

A feed broker and a feed distributor are often interchanged when they provide different roles to the end user. Here, we breakdown the key differences between the two important roles of feed broker and feed distributor in the industry.

Limestone is a key calcium source in livestock feed, especially for poultry, cattle and pigs. Like in humans, better calcium sources support bone health, but it also helps with eggshell formation and dairy production. Of course, you can’t just put any type of limestone into an animals’ feed. It’s important to have a supplier with consistent quality and reliable logistics as part of your operations strategy.

Spring brings warmer temperatures, budding trees and changes in ingredient needs across our industry. In this month’s blog, we’re breaking down the trends we’ve historically seen this time of year - as well as how you can plan to finish the cold season strong.

Agriculture has been in existence for tens of thousands of years, but many, many things have changed. From technology advances to rapid population growth, the industry has required adaptation in order to remain successful. When it comes to finding a partner that is able to provide quality feed brokerage services, it’s important to look for a firm that has both the deep-seated knowledge of the industry as well as a few key characteristics that allow for quick adaptation.