noun
- grain grown primarily for use as animal feed rather than for human consumption
Usage: often used in agricultural and commodity contexts; commonly refers to crops like corn, barley, oats, and sorghum
Examples
- Farmers planted feedgrain to supply their cattle operations.
- The price of feedgrain rose significantly due to the drought.
- Corn is the most widely produced feedgrain in the United States.
- Feedgrain exports are an important part of the agricultural economy.
- The cooperative offers bulk feedgrain at competitive prices.
- Barley and oats are common feedgrains for poultry.