--- title: Low feed prices = better protein supplies? description: Discover how low feed prices are impacting protein supplies, leading to improved margins for chicken producers. Learn more about the commodity complex and the potential for protein expansion ahead. image: https://media.licdn.com/dms/image/D4E12AQEKeWf4G3AimA/article-inline_image-shrink_1500_2232/0/1710198231548?e=1715817600&v=beta&t=w8fq7mt8keoEwzRrfBK_j9-yzKK_k6mTtUVANQRWyR8 --- [Skip to content](https://datumfs.com/en/maloni-intelligence-chart-of-the-week/low-feed-prices-better-protein-supplies#main-content) ![Datum Logo Stacked](https://datumfs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Datum%20Logo%20Stacked.png?width=80&height=97&name=Datum%20Logo%20Stacked.png) - [David](https://datumfs.com/team) - [Commodity Sourcing & Risk Management](https://datumfs.com/commodity-research-and-forecasts) - [Resources](https://datumfs.com/en/maloni-intelligence-chart-of-the-week) Show submenu for Resources - [Blog](https://datumfs.com/en/maloni-intelligence-chart-of-the-week) - [Podcast](https://datumfs.com/commodity-kitchen-podcast) - [Collaboration](https://datumfs.com/datum-advisors-0) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [David](https://datumfs.com/team) - [Commodity Sourcing & Risk Management](https://datumfs.com/commodity-research-and-forecasts) - [Resources](https://datumfs.com/en/maloni-intelligence-chart-of-the-week) Show submenu for Resources - [Blog](https://datumfs.com/en/maloni-intelligence-chart-of-the-week) - [Podcast](https://datumfs.com/commodity-kitchen-podcast) - [Collaboration](https://datumfs.com/datum-advisors-0) - [Email us](mailto:david@datumfs.com) [Email us](mailto:david@datumfs.com) Mar 14, 2024 12:23:11 PM # Low feed prices = better protein supplies? ![Picture of David Maloni](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/520f8829ce5a723a41ab6a8a3d9604b0) [David Maloni](https://datumfs.com/en/maloni-intelligence-chart-of-the-week/author/david-maloni) Share: [facebook-f icon](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://datumfs.com/en/maloni-intelligence-chart-of-the-week/low-feed-prices-better-protein-supplies) [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://datumfs.com/en/maloni-intelligence-chart-of-the-week/low-feed-prices-better-protein-supplies) [Twitter icon](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://datumfs.com/en/maloni-intelligence-chart-of-the-week/low-feed-prices-better-protein-supplies) [pinterest-p icon](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/link/?url=https://datumfs.com/en/maloni-intelligence-chart-of-the-week/low-feed-prices-better-protein-supplies) [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://datumfs.com/en/maloni-intelligence-chart-of-the-week/low-feed-prices-better-protein-supplies) So the feed markets have generally fallen rather sharply as well during the last several months which is very good news for the commodity complex. We discussed this partially in [last week's article](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/flying-chicken-wings-david-maloni-fejze/?trackingId=O6DzsscS8L8xwuU5CMtEZA%3D%3D) regarding chicken producers and how their spot margins have improved substantially as of late. Although feed prices have found some modest support in recent trades, costs for protein and dairy producers are tracking at more than three (think: Russell Wilson....Here we go [Pittsburgh Steelers](https://www.linkedin.com/company/pittsburgh-steelers/), Here we go!) year lows. And this should only encourage protein expansion during the next several months assuming the pending domestic crops cooperate. ![](https://media.licdn.com/dms/image/D4E12AQEKeWf4G3AimA/article-inline_image-shrink_1500_2232/0/1710198231548?e=1715817600&v=beta&t=w8fq7mt8keoEwzRrfBK_j9-yzKK_k6mTtUVANQRWyR8)   Datum FS is a supply chain and commodity intelligence organization. If you would like to learn more about Datum FS services feel free to [email us](mailto:david@datumfs.com). Thanks for reading. 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