Maximizing Feedlot Efficiency with Liquid Feed: A Proven Partner for Beef Producers
Apr 14, 2025
Maximizing Feedlot Efficiency with Liquid Feed: A Proven Partner for Beef Producers
By Dave Rueber, Beef Production Specialist, Innovative Ag Services
At Innovative Ag Services, we believe in delivering practical, effective, and economical solutions for our beef producers. One of the most consistent and trusted tools we use in feedlot nutrition is liquid feed—and for good reason.
I’ve been in the cattle business for over three decades and have been working with Quality Liquid Feeds (QLF), our liquid feed supplier, my entire career. QLF has been a strategic partner of IAS for more than 35 years, and we’re proud to be one of their largest dealers in the country.
So, what makes liquid feed a smart choice for producers? Let’s break it down.
Reliable Partnership & Seamless Service
Relationships matter in agriculture—and QLF delivers. I can pick up the phone and talk directly to the owner or their lead nutritionist. Their service, from order to delivery, is dependable, fast (often within 48 hours), and handled by professionals who understand farming firsthand—many of them are part-time farmers themselves.
Flexible & Customized Nutrition
Liquid feed from QLF is molasses-based, which brings several benefits:
QLF’s products are best-cost—not just low-cost. Their pricing is competitive, stable, and predictable, making it easier for producers to budget and plan. Because their base ingredients are consistent and sourced mainly from Louisiana, quality remains high even during market fluctuations.
Who Is Liquid Feed Best For?
Typically, liquid feed makes sense for producers with at least 200–300 head, where a minimum six-ton delivery is feasible. Operations feeding 1,000+ head often benefit from full semi-loads (up to 24 tons), which are more economical to ship. Best of all, pricing is based on delivery—not operation size—so mid-size producers get the same per-ton rate as the big yards.
Why IAS Chooses Liquid Feed
Roughly 70–75% of my beef nutrition business uses QLF’s liquid products. Between the reliability of service, flexibility in formulation, palatability improvements, and consistent nutrition delivery, it’s one of the easiest decisions a feedlot operator can make.
Whether you’re looking to stretch your feed dollar, improve feed efficiency, or just simplify your ration mix, liquid feed is a proven performer.
Have questions or want to explore if liquid feed is right for your operation? Let’s talk. IAS is here to support your success from start to finish.
By Dave Rueber, Beef Production Specialist, Innovative Ag Services
At Innovative Ag Services, we believe in delivering practical, effective, and economical solutions for our beef producers. One of the most consistent and trusted tools we use in feedlot nutrition is liquid feed—and for good reason.
I’ve been in the cattle business for over three decades and have been working with Quality Liquid Feeds (QLF), our liquid feed supplier, my entire career. QLF has been a strategic partner of IAS for more than 35 years, and we’re proud to be one of their largest dealers in the country.
So, what makes liquid feed a smart choice for producers? Let’s break it down.
Reliable Partnership & Seamless Service
Relationships matter in agriculture—and QLF delivers. I can pick up the phone and talk directly to the owner or their lead nutritionist. Their service, from order to delivery, is dependable, fast (often within 48 hours), and handled by professionals who understand farming firsthand—many of them are part-time farmers themselves.
Flexible & Customized Nutrition
Liquid feed from QLF is molasses-based, which brings several benefits:
- Palatability: The natural sweetness masks off-spec feed flavors and increases intake.
- Mixability: It adheres well in TMR rations, helping to ensure consistent medication and nutrient distribution.
- Flexibility: I can customize protein levels (from 10% up to 50%), add specific medications, and adjust from load to load based on a yard’s unique needs—all within a short turnaround time.
QLF’s products are best-cost—not just low-cost. Their pricing is competitive, stable, and predictable, making it easier for producers to budget and plan. Because their base ingredients are consistent and sourced mainly from Louisiana, quality remains high even during market fluctuations.
Who Is Liquid Feed Best For?
Typically, liquid feed makes sense for producers with at least 200–300 head, where a minimum six-ton delivery is feasible. Operations feeding 1,000+ head often benefit from full semi-loads (up to 24 tons), which are more economical to ship. Best of all, pricing is based on delivery—not operation size—so mid-size producers get the same per-ton rate as the big yards.
Why IAS Chooses Liquid Feed
Roughly 70–75% of my beef nutrition business uses QLF’s liquid products. Between the reliability of service, flexibility in formulation, palatability improvements, and consistent nutrition delivery, it’s one of the easiest decisions a feedlot operator can make.
Whether you’re looking to stretch your feed dollar, improve feed efficiency, or just simplify your ration mix, liquid feed is a proven performer.
Have questions or want to explore if liquid feed is right for your operation? Let’s talk. IAS is here to support your success from start to finish.
Dave Rueber
Beef Production Specialist at Andrew, Cascade, Farley, Hopkinton, Independence, Manchester, and Monticello.