Livestock Notes Alternative Sources of Protein for Beef Cattle Protein costs can approach 50% of total feed costs in beef cattle diets. In the past few weeks the cost of soybean meal, a principal component of protein supple ments for cattle, has risen in cost mote than $l5O per ton. This has resulted in a sizeable increase in total feeding costs. However, there are alternative sources of protein for cattle diets. These include whole cottonseed, cot Distillers Whole Menhaden Cotton- Dried Cotton- Fishmeal seed Grains seed Meal Protein Value (% of SBM) 68.1 52.3 Equivalent Cost (sAon) Energy 272.40 209.20 Equivalent (% of SBM) 80 111 89 *Cannot be more than 3% of the ration. 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Compare the relative cost of these feeds in terms of their ener gy contribution to the ration because their energy content may vary widely from that in soybean meal. With the.escalating price of com and other energy feeds, ener- 147,7* 590.90 | SEE YOUR DEALER TODAY j FARMER EQUIP. t SUPPLY INC. Alrvllla, Pa. 717-862-3967 GRUMELLI FARM SERVICE Ouarryvllla, Pa. 717-766-7316 Linseed Meal 93 86 372.00 344.00 96 97 See what sets us apart DEUTZ ALUS KHP HOLIRY'S EQUIPMENT NICHOLS FARM EQUIP. Roxbury, Pa. Bleomaburg, Pa. 717-832-7261 717-764-7731 LINCOLN SUPPLY PETERMAN FARM EQUIP. & EQUIPMENT CO. Semaraat, PA 614-443-1691 MeCoola, MD 301-766-6800 MARSHALL MACHINERY, INC. Honaadala, Pa. 717-729-7117 Vegetable Growers Announce Plans BRIDGETON, NJ. The Vegetable Growers Association of New Jersey will hold their 1991 annual meeting on January IS, 16, and 17 at Trump Castle Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City. This year’s meeting will offer educa tional sessions, a trade show, spouses program, and annual banquet. Last year’s meeting and trade show was the largest ever and plans are being made to host more than 2,000 participants this year. Growers, agribusiness representa tives, spouses. Department of gy content is a concern. The following table shows the relative protein value and equiva lent cost per ton as a protein sour ce, as well as the relative energy value of these protein alternatives. They are compared to soybean meal priced at $4OO per ton. Check local prices on these feeds and use a least-cost ration program to determine the extent of their use in rations. Cantata, Pa. 717-249-5338 C.J. WONSIDLER BROS. Quakartown, Pa. 215-536-7523 Naw Tripoli, Pa. 215-767-7611 Olay, Pa. 21S-U7-6257 Agriculture experts, and universi ty specialists from Rutgers and the eastern United States will be attending the educational sessions and trade show. Like all activities supported by Rutgers Cooperative Extension, the VGANJ meeting is open to all registered persons without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or age. The meeting is one of the largest, most informative vegetable meet ings on the East Coast The annual meeting is being organized by the same team that coordinated last year’s highly suc cessful meeting. VGANJ secret ary, Philip Traino, and Mrs. Marion Savoca are coordinating registration, VGANJ activities and the dinner show. Dr. Steve Garrison and Dr. Steve Reiners, of Rutgers Cooperative Extension, are coordinating the educational program sessions and Rocco DiGerolamo is coordinating the Trade Show again this year. For information on registration, contact Phil Traino, 377 North Locust Avenue, Marlton, NJ 08053 (609) 985-4382. Trade Show This year’s Trade Show will feature more than 130 exhibit spaces, all located in one large Specializing in antique structures. 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Sup pliers and distributors of fertiliz ers, pesticides, containers, plas tics, and many other farm supplies, will be available to dis cuss the use and performance of their products. We are looking for ward to the best trade show ever. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about new products and ser vices, and to exchange informa tion with other growers and indus try representatives! Education Program The program committee has developed 14 interesting sessions, offering information on topics and issues of special concern to growers. Featured speakers at this year’s meeting include leading research ers, Extension specialists, industry scientists, growers, and county agents. Speakers from Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, New York, Illinois, Florida, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Ohio, and New Jersey will offer new ideas, share their experiences, and present results of their latest studies. For more info, call (215) 286-5600