New cheaper turkey feed could help producers increase profits

Feeding turkeys has become a costly issue to turkey farmers in the US, and the cost of the feeds account for up to 70 percent of production. Now a University of Missouri researcher has produced a cheaper turkey feed, which could fill turkeys and producers pockets. "Cost reduction is a critical concern in the industry," said Jeff Firman, a professor in the MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources. "High feed costs pose long-term problems to the industry and make it difficult to maintain a competitive edge against other sources of protein, such as pork and chicken." Read more ...