The protected protein would also enhance performance. More stability exists in the price of whole soybeans than in protein supplements. Plus, feeding soybeans will not drive up the price of corn and other proteins unless those grains are already high. Bottom line, feeding whole soybeans to cattle is good for Missouri. Both soybeans and cattle are plentiful in this state.
Cattle are the state's number one commodity, while soybeans follow a close second.
Missouri ranks fourth in the nation in harvested acres of soybeans. Feeding whole soybeans to cattle continues progression of farmer-funded research to cut production costs and to find new uses for soybeans and soybean products. Checkoff dollars are truly at work.