The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) will showcase the nutritional and quality advantages of U.S. soy for poultry producers at the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) Jan. 25-27 in Atlanta, Georgia.
The USSEC has a team of experts on site to talk about the benefits farmers will see from incorporating U.S. soybean meal into poultry diets. One of those experts is Courtney Knupp, the director of animal and aquaculture nutrition meal with the USSEC. A native of Washington, Iowa, she said the increased usage of U.S. soy meal will help both Iowa grain producers and poultry producers.
Knupp added that producers should focus on more than just the cost of their feed inputs. While the initial cost of higher-quality inputs will be greater, the improved efficiency will cut the total cost down. Soybean meal is one of the most used feed ingredients in poultry nutrition, and what many people don?t know is that the comprehensive value of soybean meal is determined by a combination of quality factors, which vary by origin.
Knupp said the benefits are outlined in a series of factsheets, based on testing, research and quality analysis. These factsheets and more are available at the USSEC booth. Additionally, Knupp said the USSEC will host a TechTalk focusing on ?Supply Chain Environmental Footprinting: The Roadmap to Improving Sustainability Performance? on Jan. 27 from 12-12:20 PM EST at Booth 8579. During this TechTalk, Blonk Consultants will showcase the environmental footprint of soy from different origins, looking at land-use change.
The USSEC brought over 100 customers with them to the IPPE- some of which will be available for discussions in the USSEC booth, and some will have their own exhibit space. Knupp added that there will be some USSEC-sponsored events as well to provide even more information, like tomorrow?s luncheon.
For more information, visit ussoy.org/category/animal-feed/ or contact Courtney Knupp at CKnupp@ussec.org.
