IMPROVING FARMERS’ LIVELIHOOD THROUGH NUTRITION
Since opening our first local mill in 1988, we have served farmers in the midwest by manufacturing animal feed they can count on at reasonable prices and offering individually tailored support. It continues to be our mission to guide your farm’s success.
Discuss your feed, nutrition and forage solution needs with our experts to find the best options at the most affordable price point.
STAR BLEND’S PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Feed Manufacturing
Star Blends provides a multitude of feed and product options for a variety of farms.
Animal Nutrition
We work directly with your nutritionist or consultant to manufacture a blend tailored to your animals’ unique nutritional needs.
Commodity Contracting
Commodity contracting can be complicated and time consuming. Let our experienced staff do the hard work for you.
THE MIDWEST’S LOCAL FEED MILL
For nearly four decades, Star Blends has worked to provide the midwest with quality animal feed from our mills in Sparta and Chippewa Falls, WI. Started as Bangor Farm Supply in Bangor, WI., we have expanded over the years to create the highest quality feed for dairy and beef cattle, sheep, goats and poultry. Collaboration between clients, their nutritionists and our own team of feed experts, we create the best possible feed for each unique farm at the lowest price points available.
BLOG AND RESOURCES
Beyond the Bottle: Starting and Transitioning to Calf Starter with Ease
The sooner your calves start feeding on a calf starter, the sooner they’ll be ready for weaning. However, calf starter feed should be introduced gradually to allow proper rumen development and prepare the calf for a complete transition to solid feedstuffs. Read on to learn valuable tips on transitioning and how to introduce the starter feed to calves to maximize their performance. When To Start Feeding Calf Starter You should provide a calf starter within three days after birth. Early intake of starter feed with water promotes rumen development. Don't expect your calves to consume much of it initially, though. In early life, you should focus on providing a good quality colostrum, a milk replacer, and water. But, they should be encouraged to eat small amounts of starter 1–3 days after birth. Delaying early [...]
Feed for the Future: What Are Agricultural Commodity Contracts?
Learn all about ag commodity contracts in relation to cattle feed and how commodity contracting can help your operation lock in prices and secure supply.
Beef on Dairy: How Farmers Are Adapting to a Changing Market
Discover the benefits of a beef on dairy program and why many farmers are adding this option to their farming operation, beef on dairy calves can add significant revenue for the farm.
