U.S. animal producers continue to be every U.S. soybean farmer’s number one customer. In fact, U.S. poultry and livestock consume nearly 98 percent of the domestic supply of soybean meal. For the United Soybean Board (USB) and soybean checkoff, supporting animal agriculture remains a priority.
For example, the checkoff provides financial support to the U.S. poultry and livestock industries, including by partnering on programs to increase international demand for U.S. meat.
Click here to download an audio news report with Jim Schriver, a checkoff farmer-leader from Indiana, discussing why U.S. soybean farmers should continue to support their top customer.
If you would like to conduct additional interviews, please call Lisa Cassady at 888.235.4332 or e-mail your request to cassadyl@osborn-barr.com.
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