Cuero Farm Supply Guide: Feed, Fencing and Pasture Supplies

Plan your visit to the Cuero co-op

A feed run can turn into a longer shopping list when a gate needs repair or the pasture needs attention. Before heading to the Cuero co-op, put product names, quantities and measurements on one list. That gives the counter staff something useful to work with and helps you decide what to haul home and what to have delivered. DeWitt County Producers is a member-owned co-op at 401 W. Church Street. Its feed store opened in 1948, followed by a feed mill in 1949 and a fertilizer blend plant in 1980. Today, feed, fencing, pasture products and ranch hardware are part of the same operation.

Start with the job. For a few bags of feed, check the exact product and pickup hours. For a custom ration, bring your current formula and forage information. For fencing or fertilizer, have measurements or acreage ready before asking for a quote. The lists below cover the main products and the details to confirm.

Feed, Fencing, Fertilizer and Garden Supplies by Job

Sort your shopping list by job before you call or drive in. The co-op is a local Purina dealer with feed for cattle, horses, goats, sheep, chickens, dogs and cats, plus deer and wildlife, swine and rabbits. Browse Purina cattle, horse and poultry feed in Cuero and cedar posts, T-posts and ranch gates for the full lines. Here is what fits each job:

• Cattle: ask about Purina cattle feed, range cubes, mineral, protein supplements and liquid feed. Select the ration for the cattle and available forage, then compare bagged and bulk quantities.
• Horses: Purina horse feed, plus coastal and alfalfa hay. Confirm the formula and current availability for your horses.
• Goats, sheep and show stock: species-appropriate feed and show products. Confirm the product is suitable for the animals being fed.
• Chickens: poultry feed appropriate to the birds' age and purpose. Ask about the exact product and bag size.
• Fence: cedar and treated posts, T-posts, brace pipe, barbed and net wire, Priefert gates and panels, and Gallagher electric fence, with square tubing and angle iron in the hardware section.
• Pasture: ag lime and dry or liquid fertilizer from the co-op blend plant, with soil testing to set the rate.
• Garden and pets: seasonal bedding plants, bulk garden seed, lawn supplies, pest-control products, and dog and cat food.

Which jobs suit pickup and which suit delivery

The practical choice depends on quantity, storage, vehicle capacity and the work involved. Use this table to prepare an order. Ask the co-op to confirm the available pickup, delivery or application arrangements.

Job on your place	What the Cuero co-op stocks	Pickup or delivery	What to ask when you call
Bulk cattle feed	Purina cattle feed, range cubes, cottonseed cubes	Delivery on co-op trucks	Price per ton, minimum load, delivery day for your road
Custom-mixed ration	Your formula mixed on the co-op mill with Purina and other ingredients	Pickup or delivery	Batch size, lead time, whether a forage test should come first
Liquid feed	Liquid protein feed and molasses for cattle	Ask when ordering	Container options and how it gets to your place
Fencing materials	Cedar and treated posts, T-posts, wire, Priefert gates, Gallagher electric	Pickup in Cuero, or delivery toward Victoria, Goliad and Yoakum	Delivery fee and whether the whole job fits one load
Fertilizer and application	Dry and liquid blends, ag lime, custom application	Co-op applies it, or you pick up	Soil test, blend, rate and application date
Brush spraying	Herbicides, custom application and equipment rental. Confirm the target weeds and service scope	Co-op sprays, or you rent the rig	Application quote, acreage, product and rental terms
Fall seed and deer corn	Seasonal pasture and food-plot seed, bulk seed, deer corn and feeders. Confirm varieties and stock	Pickup for bags, ask about bulk seed	Seed amounts for your acres and feeder options

What Drives Feed, Fence and Fertilizer Costs in DeWitt County

Get a current quote from the store before you set a budget. What you control are the choices that move the number up or down:

• Bagged or bulk feed, and whether a bulk load rides out on the co-op truck.
• A standard Purina ration or a custom formula from the co-op mill.
• Dry or liquid fertilizer, the blend, and the rate a soil test sets.
• Acreage and the quoted product and application charges for a spraying job.
• Renting a spray rig or hiring custom application.
• Your delivery address, order size, unloading needs and any additional delivery charges.

A soil test helps guide fertilizer and lime decisions. A forage analysis helps assess the nutrients supplied by hay or pasture when planning a ration. Ask the co-op about sampling and turnaround time, then compare custom feed mixing or fertilizer options using the results. Request an itemized quote with the product quantity, delivery or application charges and total.

Plan ahead for pasture seed, hay and hunting supplies

Ask about pasture and food-plot seed before your intended planting window. The right variety and timing depend on how you will use the planting and the field conditions, so confirm current seed availability and seek local agronomic advice. The co-op also offers deer corn, protein feed, feeders and blinds. Check the model or feed you need before the trip.

The co-op handles coastal and alfalfa hay. Call about current supply, bale type and quantity, and ask whether pickup or delivery is available for that order. Match the amount you buy to storage space and how quickly you will use it.

Spraying and Product Use: What to Ask Before You Apply

The co-op offers herbicides, custom application and rental equipment. Describe the target weeds or brush and the area to be treated before requesting a quote. Confirm which work the co-op can take on and which equipment is available.

Read the full pesticide label before use, including approved sites, protective equipment, application rates and any grazing or haying restrictions. EPA's pesticide label guidance is a useful reference. For fencing, establish the boundary and material requirements before ordering. A materials purchase does not include installation.

Picking Up in Cuero or Hauling to the Ranch

DeWitt County Producers hauls bulk and bagged feed on its own trucks to ranches in DeWitt and surrounding counties, and fencing loads go to Victoria, Goliad, Yoakum and the areas around them. Check the towns the co-op serves around DeWitt County and the page on bulk feed delivery to the ranch for your town.

Pickup can suit a small order or a trip you are already making into Cuero. Delivery may be useful for bulk feed or bulky materials. Ask for the total delivery charge for your address and confirm whether different products can share a load. A larger order is useful only if you can store and use it appropriately.

How to Choose Where Your Supplies Come From

Measure any farm supply source against the jobs on your own place. Use this list when you call around:

1. It carries feed for every animal you keep, in the brand you already use. DeWitt County Producers is a Purina dealer.
2. It can mix your own formula when a standard ration does not fit your herd.
3. It delivers to your town and tells you the fee and minimum up front.
4. It can test soil or forage before you buy fertilizer or set a feed plan.
5. It offers the application service or equipment rental your project needs, with a clear quote and scope.
6. Its hours line up with when you can get to town.
7. It explains membership eligibility, terms and any benefits that apply to your purchase.

Common Cuero Farm Supply Questions

Does DeWitt County Producers deliver feed outside Cuero?

Yes. DeWitt County Producers hauls bulk and bagged feed from Cuero on its own trucks to ranches in DeWitt and surrounding counties. Its service list includes Yorktown, Nordheim, Westhoff, Victoria, Goliad, Yoakum, Hallettsville, Shiner, Gonzales and Kenedy, among other towns. Call (361) 275-3441 to confirm your road, the delivery day and any minimum load.

Is there a delivery fee for feed to Yorktown or Kenedy?

Delivery is available for a fee, quoted for the location and order. Ask the co-op for the total charge to your Yorktown, Kenedy or other address, along with any minimum and the available delivery window. Do not assume the fee is small or that several product types can share one load.

What are the farm supply store hours in Cuero, TX?

The contact page lists Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to noon, at 401 W. Church Street. Other service pages show different hours. Call (361) 275-3441 to confirm the current schedule and any loading arrangements before you travel.

Can I get a custom cattle feed mix made in Cuero?

Yes. DeWitt County Producers mixes feed to your own formula on the co-op mill in Cuero, using Purina and other ingredients. A forage test from the co-op can help set the ration before you order. Ask about batch size, how long the mix takes and whether it can ride out on the next bulk delivery to your place.

What do members get at DeWitt County Producers in Cuero?

DeWitt County Producers is member-owned and offers feed mixing, delivery, testing, custom application and rental equipment. Its public pages do not establish which services or prices are exclusive to members. Ask the store about joining, current membership terms and any benefits that apply to your order.

When should I buy ryegrass and oat seed for winter pasture in DeWitt County?

Plan before the planting window for your chosen forage and field conditions. Ask which seed varieties and quantities are available this season, and allow time for a soil test and any fertilizer planning. Your local AgriLife Extension office can help with variety and planting-date decisions.

Can I arrange pasture herbicide application near Cuero?

DeWitt County Producers advertises custom herbicide application and equipment rental. Call with your location, acreage and target weeds or brush to confirm the job, product, price and timing. If you apply a product yourself, follow its full label, including any grazing or haying restrictions.

Where can I buy fish to stock a pond or stock tank near Cuero?

DeWitt County Producers handles pond and stock tank fish through its Fish Day. Customers order through the Cuero co-op, and a fish farm delivers the fish. Call the store at (361) 275-3441 to ask about the next Fish Day date, which fish are offered and how to place your order.

Sources (checked October 5, 2026)

• DeWitt County Producers: About Us (1948 founding and address)
• DeWitt County Producers: Animal Feed For Sale in Cuero, TX
• DeWitt County Producers: Fencing Products and Delivery
• DeWitt County Producers: Bulk Feed Delivery
• DeWitt County Producers: Contact Details and Opening Hours
• DeWitt County Producers: Products and Services
• Texas A&M AgriLife: Soil, Water and Forage Testing Laboratory
• EPA: Pesticide Labels