Custom cattle feeding drives Western Nebraska growth
In western Nebraska a new large scale cattle feed yard industry boosts local economy. The Dinklage yard near Sidney handles up to 10 thousand cattle, with annual throughputs near 10 million dollars and payroll around 100 thousand dollars per year. Purchases of roughage and grain reach 1 to 1.5 million yearly. The setup supports local farmers by providing a market for cattle, fertilizer via manure, and cheaper feed via regional silage.