COLUMBIA — High corn prices are forcing Missouri livestock producers to change their feeding practices. In addition to looking for substitutes to replace the corn used in feed rations, some are trying to fatten cattle faster than ever on less feed.
High corn prices changing livestock practices
Monday, August 22, 2011 | 12:01 a.m. CDT;
updated 11:40 a.m. CDT, Monday, August 22, 2011
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