“…Livestock distribution is based on a survey of coproduct use and livestock production in the Midwest (MWavg, MWdav) (NASS, 2007, 2008), and recent surveys of the livestock industry in Iowa, Nebraska, and Texas (IAavg, NEavg, TXavg, respectively) (NASS, 2009). The IAavg calculations are based on Census of Agriculture numbers (NASS, 2008), livestock industry survey (Lain et al, 2008), and industry experts (M. Brumm, personal communication, 2009; L. Kilmer, personal communication, 2009). NEavg calculations are based on Census of Agriculture numbers (NASS, 2009), livestock industry survey (Waterbury et al, 2009), and industry experts (P. Kononoff, personal communication, 2009; D. Reese, personal communication, 2009).…”