New Cattle Feeds for 2012
With the high prices and scarcity of hay, we have created two new high fiber feeds that should be able to help reduce the amount of hay needed. Neither of these feeds can completely replace hay in the diet since the action of long stem forage in the rumen is near impossible for us to replicate but they can be helpful in stretching hay supplies.

Red Chain 50/50 P.C.
A similar feed to the 40/40 mix we made a few years ago, this feed features a 1:1 mix of corn gluten and soy hull pellets withflaked corn and few other ingredients. This feed is 12% protein, 2.5% fat, 26% fiber and contains added vitamins AD&E, selenium, magnesium with chelated zinc.

Red Chain Hay Extender
A mix of multiple fiber ingredients with a 48% TDN (similar to coastal hay). To be fed to cattle, sheep, or goats; feed 1 to 1½% of the animal’s body weight per/head/day. Do not replace more than 50% of the animals hay/forage with this product. 8% protein, 1.5% fat, & 35% fiber.   

Bulk Feed
Our wait times for bulk/sacked feed have come back to a normal level and we are now taking on new bulk accounts again. We apologize if you called in the past several months about starting a bulk account with us and we were unable to help you. At the time we had a limited supply of commodities and our production ability was maxed out. We now have a few new production systems online and a much better commodity supply situation. For information on our bulk blends and pricing please call our office and speak with our nutritionist, Cary Zipp.

Texas Agricultural Sales & Use Exemption
Effective January 1, 2012, we will be required to collect sales tax on certain feed & livestock products if you do not have an Ag/Timber Number than was issued to you by the Texas Comptroller’s Office. If you already have your number please provide us with a copy of your Texas Agricultural Sales and Use Tax Exemption Certificate at your earliest convenience.

Mail: Gorman Milling            Fax: (254) 734-2375 
        PO Box 276
        Gorman, TX 76454
If you would like more information on the new rules or if you would like to apply for your number online, visit GETREADYTEXAS.ORG. We have copies of the mail in version of the application provided at our office in Gorman for you if needed. This law does not remove any agricultural items that previously met the requirements for the agricultural sales tax exemption.  

Our nutritionist, Cary Zipp, is committed to formulating the best possible ration for your operation with over 30 major feed ingredients and 50+ supplemental additives we have the products and expertise to optimize your feed program. To ask Cary a question please email him at caryzipp@earthlink.net.