# There's always a cheaper way

> A beef editorial describes using feed-grade urea and other non-protein nitrogen as a cheaper winter protein source for cattle. The author notes that 38% protein cubes can be bought at about 58% of the cost of 20% cubes.

- Date: 2019-04-01 · published 2019-04-01T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/60219-there-s-always-a-cheaper-way
- Commodities: [Cottonseed Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CSM.md)

## Why it matters

Growing interest in urea-based supplements could modestly shift demand away from higher-protein cubes, but the effect on feed commodity prices is small.

## Sources

- farmprogress.com: https://www.farmprogress.com/feed/there-s-always-a-cheaper-way

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