Roughrider Feeds

07/05/2024

Happy birthday America!
Celebrating the Fourth of July with family is always fun.

07/02/2024

Checking feeders today after the rain. So far, the rain fell gently enough we haven’t had any wet feed!

07/01/2024

Thinking of Phil today ❤️ On that note — we’ve got creep feeders for sale & rent. The truck is also going all around the countryside keeping feeders full.

06/27/2024

Did you get a chance to walk around the Arrowquip Heelers at the fair last week? We’ve got one half setup at the farm right now if you’d like to take a second look!

Loading with the bud box has been such a game changer.

06/26/2024

A rally in cash cattle prices lifted cattle feeding margins more than $100 per head and left packers mired in red ink. Pork margins have held firm in the mid-$40s for six weeks.

06/26/2024

Antler growth ✔️

02/27/2024

The meeting is still on!
Come for a great meal, great speakers and good company. And take advantage of great mineral specials going on.
See you tonight at the New Rockford Eagles Club.

11/15/2023

Truckload Mineral Sale!
Wind & Rain Availa 4 mineral tubs and bags are on special Wednesday & Thursday.
Take advantage of this great pricing. Save $7/tub and $3/bag.
Call Leann now to reserve your order while supplies last.

09/14/2023

Thinking about weaning early or earlier than you have previously? Great article here:

Quality nutrition can help your calves optimize their performance in the long run even when early weaned.

09/13/2023

The Heeler C2 is here! Call Roughrider Feeds today get yours for your upcoming cattle round up.

09/13/2023

Come check out the Arrowquip line up of portable corrals, chutes, tubs, calving pens, load out chutes and panels on hand at Roughrider Feeds.
Designed with safety and cattle handling ease in mind, Arrowquip works for operations of any size.
Call today for current specials.

09/13/2023

Wondering how your investment in Arrowquip retains value? Read this article to see:

Searching for a new cattle head chute and wondering if an Arrowquip chute will retain its value for future resale? These are the details you need.

09/12/2023

This cool cattle breakeven calculator has a matrix to play with your numbers! Go check it out:

Get an estimate for weekly breakevens by cattle breed, see market conditions, and find other nutritional information.

09/11/2023

God bless America!

09/10/2023

How a bud box and tub compare? Interesting read:

Understanding the science behind the cattle tub you are using is an important element of making your operation a success. Low-stress cattle handling principles make for increased profit and safety within your operation. Keeping your animals at a low stress level leads to animals with improved…

09/09/2023

Our weaning program -- Accuration® Starter
We really appreciate the ability to have this as a self-fed program while we are harvesting.

09/08/2023

Thinking of adding a cattle handling facility or revamping your current system? Great article here with considerations to ponder:

Ready to upgrade your handling system? Take the time to consider these five important elements as you get started to make the process as easy as possible.

09/07/2023

"Transitioning diets takes time."

Moving cattle from one diet to another takes time to ensure they don’t miss a beat in growth and feed efficiency.

09/06/2023

Great points made throughout this article -- Are you a manual or self-catch fan?

The battle between manual and self-catch livestock head catches has been going on for years. People on both sides of the argument swear by the livestock head catch they are using, but as the industry continues to shift towards low stress cattle handling it may be time to consider a new way of…

09/05/2023

We're familiar with body condition scoring, but how about manure scoring? Great article about how your manure stacks up!

Manure scoring is a simple tool to help you determine how the rumen is functioning and ensure the most efficient use of your cattle feed resources.

09/04/2023

“The miracle is not that we do the work, but that we are happy to do it.”
-Mother Teresa

09/03/2023

WATCH AT YOUR DISCRETION: You might get more excited over a hydraulic system than you're anticipating!
See an Arrowquip hydraulic chute in action on cattle of all sizes --

On May 26, 2021, the Arrowquip team did a live cattle chute demonstration featuring our newest hydraulic chute, The General. Learn more about our newest chute and what sets it apart with the video recording.

09/02/2023

Is cost a significant factor in your decision to purchase a hydraulic chute? Check this article out for ways to find a cost effective option.

The initial price tag is something to consider on a hydraulic, but there are a few other key components to consider. Find out what they are on the Arrowquip blog.

09/01/2023

Silage Tips & Tricks --
PS--We have silage innoculant on hand to help preserve quality.
Read it here:

Packing is key when it comes to silage storage in a bunker silo. Here are four tips to maintain silage quality.