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Western Canadian beef producers are feeding DDGS because a severe drought has reduced forage quality and raised concentrate prices. DDGS provides about 27-28% crude protein and energy comparable to corn.
The columnist argues it helps cap feeding costs.
Drought-driven forage shortages increase demand for DDGS as a substitute protein and energy source. This supports DDGS prices in Canada while grain and protein concentrate costs stay high.
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