October Feed Bin Podcast: Essential Updates on Co-op Cattle Mineral Nutrition

In October's Feed Bin podcast, hosts John Houston and Todd Steen highlight new Co-op cattle minerals, including the Balancer, Foundation for for Tennessee Forages, and the supreme line with organic minerals and added yeast for rumen health. Subscribe to stay updated on the latest livestock nutrition solutions!

ProTrition

What is ProTrition?

ProTrition, is a joint venture company owned by Tennessee Farmers Cooperative (TFC) and Purina Animal Nutrition, a division of Land O’ Lakes, supplying feed, premixes, minerals, pet foods, and other animal nutrition products. ProTrition brings together the feed manufacturing resources and purchasing, formulation, support, sales, and service teams from the legacy companies to better serve livestock producers within ProTrition’s geography. The company is headquartered in La Vergne, Tenn. Learn more at https://protritionfeed.com.

 

ProTrition features brands and products that livestock producers will immediately recognize: Purina Animal Nutrition, Co-op Feeds & Minerals and Cumberland Mills feeds.

 

Both legacy companies bring a great depth of nutritional expertise to ProTrition. Products will continue to utilize research from the Purina Animal Nutrition Facility in Gray Summit, Mo., and from Cooperative Research Farms (CRF), an international partnership of prominent feed manufacturers of which TFC has been a member for more than 55 years. Current nutritionists from the legacy companies will continue to work on behalf of ProTrition.

Our Facilities

ProTrition operates four feed manufacturing facilities in Tennessee: the three mills previously operated by TFC at Jackson, La Vergne, and Rockford, and Purina’s mill in Nashville. The Nashville mill is devoted to the production of non-ionophore feeds to add an additional level of safety for ionophore sensitive species. Additions at all mills will allow for growth and value to our customers. The Tenco feed mill at Rockford will be expanded to have a devoted mineral manufacturing line for Purina Animal Nutrition and Co-op minerals.

Our Manufactured Brands…

Co-op Feeds logo

Co-op Feeds offer livestock producers and companion animal owners high-quality rations backed by the latest industry research to meet the specific nutritional needs of your animals.

Cumberland Mills

Cumberland Mills provides time-tested nutrition built on a tradition of quality. These rations are a good choice for producers seeking high quality at an economical price.  

Purina

Purina is committed to helping animals reach their full potential.  Find the perfect mix of feeds, minerals, and protein supplements to achieve greatness.

Triple Crown

Triple Crown Horse Feed is crafted to meet your horse’s unique needs. Their full line of feeds features our proprietary blend, EquiMix®, to provide high quality nutrition for your horse.

Our Partnered Brands…

MPF

At Midwestern Pet Foods, we’ve been feeding pets for generations. We’re a family-owned business now in our fourth generation. Over the years, we’ve learned a lot about family, pet companions and making high-quality pet food & treats.

GR

Gold River Feed Products is a manufacturer of high-quality supplements for industry leading distributors. Our experienced nutritionists will develop a suite of products truly tailored for your market and can provide the sales support needed to help maximize your product’s potential. Gold River’s highly automated, dust-free manufacturing facility and superior ingredients makes us a trusted source for high quality, consistent products. 

Pro-Lix Liquid Feed

Pro-Lix is a liquid, molasses-based feed supplement that contains the protein, energy, vitamins, and minerals that pasture grass and forage can’t always provide.

The Co-op Events

Shooting Hunger in East Tennessee

May 01, 2025

Shooting Hunger events are done by the Tennessee agriculture community to help feed hungry Tenneeseans.  Today they have provided more than 2 million meals for those who need it most in our communities.

Shooting Hunger in West Tennessee

June 20, 2025

Shooting Hunger events are done by the Tennessee agriculture community to help feed hungry Tennesseans.  Today they have provided more than 2 million meals for those who need it most in our communities.

Tennessee Junior Livestock Beef Exposition

July 10, 2025

Tennessee Junior Livestock Beef Exposition give 4-H and FFA members a chance to show their registered heifers and market steers. 

Tennessee 4-H Roundup and All Star Conference 2025

July 21, 2025

The 102th Tennessee 4-H Roundup and All Star Conference is happening July 21-25, 2025.