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Replacing Corn in Livestock Diets
Resaca Sun Feeds offers corn-free livestock nutrition. Using locally grown Milo, we provide high-energy, farm-sourced feed for poultry, swine & cattle.
Solvent vs. Expeller: What Really Sets These Oil Meals Apart?
The two primary methods used in the feed industry are solvent extraction and expeller pressing. While both produce reliable protein meals, they differ in processing technique and in how the final product performs in an animal’s diet.
Beat the Heat: Natural Sources of Electrolytes for Cattle
Hot weather wears cattle down fast. Learn how to support hydration with natural electrolytes for cattle this summer, straight from the Resaca Sun team.
To Light or Not to Light
That is the question. In October, I get calls from customers saying, “My chickens aren’t laying as many eggs” or “lay rate is down” and my first question is always “are you adding supplemental light to your chickens?” 95% of the time, the answer is no.
Summer Layer Feeds: Boosting Protein and Electrolytes for Peak Performance
At Resaca Sun Feeds, we offer seasonal layer feeds to meet hens’ changing nutritional needs. Our summer formula, available May 1–September 30, boosts protein and electrolytes while reducing fat and energy to support peak performance during hot, humid months.
The Battle of Oil Extraction Methods: Expeller Pressed vs Solvent Extraction
Oil is extracted from seeds via expeller pressing (mechanical) or solvent extraction (chemical). Each method affects oil yield and protein content in feed.
From Hatch to Harvest: Raising Chickens for Meat
Raising meat chickens (broilers) to feed your family is a great way to know where your food comes from, plus this meat will taste better than anything you buy in the grocery store.
Winter Nutrition for Livestock: Supporting Your Animals Through the Wet, Cold Months
Rain, breaking ice on water troughs, cold fingers, and frozen hoses. While we don’t get too many days below freezing, it’s enough to appreciate spring. Good management and proper nutrition in the winter are crucial to ensure animals have enough energy to stay warm and healthy during the cold, wet months of winter. Cold...
How Imprinting Can Make Turkey Season A Triumph
Could imprinting be the missing link in the success of your turkey operation? Kajsa Keane explains how implementing this practice makes her turkey seasons successful by reducing mortality and improving gains.
Understanding Fats & Why it Matters
Fats have received a lot of attention over the years from health experts. We hear them say butter is bad, use margarine, then margarine is bad, use seed oils, and now seed oils are bad, use butter. This article is not intended to chastise or promote any specific products but is an attempt to communicate an understanding...
