Feed Value Calculator

Instructions: To obtain accurate results for your operation, inputting a current feed analysis of the
feedstuffs being considered is MANDATORY. Current Beef NRC values have been included as a base
ingredient composition for the feedstuffs listed.

Numbers that should be obtained to create viable results:

*feed analysis
*freight charges per loaded mile
*distance to feedstuff supplier
*current feed prices at the preferred supplier

Corn and 44% Crude Protein (CP) Soybean Meal are the baseline energy and protein supplements in the
calculator. All YELLOW cells can be replaced with data reflective of the operation. Input their local price in
the yellow boxes in the "Step 1-Feed Input Section". To evaluate a feedstuff not included in the
spreadsheet, use the boxes labeled "OTHER". There is room for 6 additional feeds to be added for ration
individualization. After all ingredients, prices, freight, distance and nutrient composition have been
updated, go to the "Step 2-Results" tab.

If you have questions regarding this spreadsheet please contact:

Heather Gessner, SDSU Extension Livestock Business Management Field Specialist
605-782-3292 or heather.gessner@sdstate.edu

For assistance balancing a least cost ration contact:

Adele Harty, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist
605-394-1722 or adele.harty@sdstate.edu
Taylor Grussing, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist
605-995-7378 or taylor.geppert@sdstate.edu
Robin Salverson, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist
605-374-4177 or robin.salverson@sdstate.edu
Warren Rusche, SDSU Extension Beef Feedlot Management Associate
605-688-5452 or warren.rusche@sdstate.edu
Ken Olson, Professor & SDSU Extension Beef Specialist
605-394-2236 or kenneth.olson@sdstate.edu
Julie Walker, Professor & SDSU Extension Beef Specialist
605-688-5458 or julie.walker@sdstate.edu
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 Feed Value Calculator

Date: 10/5/2016
Enter the current price of corn ($/bu as fed) $ 3.00
Enter the current price of 44% CP soybean meal ($/ton as fed) $ 325.00

Freight Nutrient composition*

Ingredient Current charge Tons per Miles from Adjusted
price ($/ton) ($/loaded load to home price ($/ton) NEm NEg
mile) DM (%) CP (%) TDN (%)
(mcal/lb.) (mcal/lb.)
Energy Supplements
Corn $ 107.14 $ 4.25 26 100 $ 123.49 87 8.8 88 0.98 0.67
Dry Beet Pulp $ 650.00 $ 4.25 26 100 $ 666.35 91 9.1 67 0.69 0.42
Lightweight Wheat $ 103.33 $ 4.25 26 100 $ 119.68 89 13.8 87 0.97 0.66
Soybean Hulls $ 110.00 $ 4.25 26 100 $ 126.35 90 12.4 63 0.63 0.37
Wheat Midds $ 120.00 $ 4.25 26 100 $ 136.35 89 18.6 73 0.78 0.50
Protein Supplements
Soybean Meal (44%) $ 325.00 $ 4.25 26 100 $ 341.35 92 46.5 81 0.89 0.60
Dry Corn Gluten Feed $ - $ 4.25 26 100 $ - 89 22.6 80 0.87 0.59
Condensed Distillers Solubles (Syrup) $ 38.00 $ 4.25 26 100 $ 54.35 31 18.9 98 1.12 0.78
Wet Distiller's Grain (WDG) $ 50.00 $ 4.25 26 100 $ 66.35 31 30.6 98 1.12 0.78
Modified Distiller's Grain (MDG) $ 61.00 $ 4.25 26 100 $ 77.35 48 29.1 93 1.05 0.73
Dry Distiller's Grain (DDG) $ 120.00 $ 4.25 26 100 $ 136.35 90 30.8 89 0.99 0.68
Cottonseed Cake (30%) $ 128.00 $ 4.25 26 100 $ 144.35 0 0.0 0 0.00 0.00
Soybean Meal (48%) $ 329.30 $ 4.25 26 100 $ 345.65 89 52.9 80 0.87 0.58
Whole Soybeans $ 270.00 $ 4.25 26 100 $ 286.35 93 40.0 91 1.02 0.71
Alfalfa Hay $ 160.00 $ 4.25 26 100 $ 176.35 87 19.8 55 0.52 0.26
Lick Tubs (20%) $ 115.00 $ 4.25 26 100 $ 131.35 0 0.0 0 0.00 0.00
Other $ - $ 4.25 26 100 $ - 0 0.0 0 0.00 0.00
Other $ - $ 4.25 26 100 $ - 0 0.0 0 0.00 0.00
Other $ - $ 4.25 26 100 $ - 0 0.0 0 0.00 0.00
Other $ - $ 4.25 26 100 $ - 0 0.0 0 0.00 0.00
Other $ - $ 4.25 26 100 $ - 0 0.0 0 0.00 0.00
Other $ - $ 4.25 26 100 $ - 0 0.0 0 0.00 0.00
*Producers should input their feed values from a recent feed analysis.
 Feed Value Calculator

Date 10/5/2016

What you can pay ($/ton)

Ingredient Cost per unit of nutrient ($/ton)
relative to:

SBM-44% for Corn for

CP TDN NEm NEg
protein energy

Energy Supplements
Corn $ 1,612.97 $ 161.30 $ 144.84 $ 211.85 $ 61.09 $ 123.49
Dry Beet Pulp $ 8,046.69 $1,092.91 $1,061.23 $1,743.45 $ 66.07 $ 98.34
Lightweight Wheat $ 974.40 $ 154.56 $ 138.63 $ 203.74 $ 98.00 $ 124.89
Soybean Hulls $ 1,132.13 $ 222.83 $ 222.83 $ 379.42 $ 89.05 $ 91.46
Wheat Midds $ 823.64 $ 209.86 $ 196.41 $ 306.40 $ 132.09 $ 104.79
Protein Supplements
Soybean Meal (44%) $ 797.91 $ 458.06 $ 416.89 $ 618.38 $ 341.35 $ 120.20
Dry Corn Gluten Feed $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Condensed Distillers Solubles (Syrup) $ 927.57 $ 178.89 $ 156.53 $ 224.76 $ 46.75 $ 49.00
Wet Distiller's Grain (WDG) $ 699.41 $ 218.39 $ 191.09 $ 274.38 $ 75.69 $ 49.00
Modified Distiller's Grain (MDG) $ 553.74 $ 173.27 $ 153.46 $ 220.74 $ 111.45 $ 72.00
Dry Distiller's Grain (DDG) $ 491.87 $ 170.22 $ 153.03 $ 222.79 $ 221.18 $ 129.20
Cottonseed Cake (30%) #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! $ - $ -
Soybean Meal (48%) $ 734.15 $ 485.46 $ 446.40 $ 669.60 $ 375.66 $ 114.84
Whole Soybeans $ 769.75 $ 338.35 $ 301.86 $ 433.66 $ 296.82 $ 136.51
Alfalfa Hay $ 1,023.72 $ 368.54 $ 389.80 $ 779.60 $ 137.45 $ 77.18
Lick Tubs (20%) #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! $ - $ -
Other #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! $ - $ -
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