What are alternative feedstuffs for cattle? He said cattle producers don’t normally feed soybean hay, because soybeans are usually harvested as grain, but with recent drought conditions producers have been utilizing this alternative, Kansas State University extension beef cattle specialist Justin Waggoner said. “This category of alternative feedstuffs is really broad and all encompassing,” Waggoner said. “Maybe it's even the cleaning process of that factory.”What to considerWhen looking for alternative feedstuffs, he said its important to evaluate if there is something that could be a concern in the product. Poultry litter is considered one of many regionalized products that various cattle producers have access to in Kansas.