Supporting Our Biggest Customer
Feeding soybeans to livestock inside South Dakota is the best way to add value to our crop. The SDSRPC invests checkoff funds in programs that support animal agriculture because animal agriculture stimulates demand for soybeans. The mutually profitable relationship between soybean farmers and livestock producers has endured for generations, and together we can make it even stronger for generations to come. The following links will provide background information as well as up-to-date facts on Animal Ag:
- Ag United for South Dakota (AUSD)
- United Soybean Board Animal Ag
- Soybean Checkoff - Supporting and Promoting Animal Agriculture
- Economic Benefits
South Dakota's livestock inventory includes:
- 1.75 million calves born annually
- 400,000 cattle finished in state
- 2.3 million hogs marketed annually
- 90,000 dairy cows
- 3 million laying hens
- 2 million turkeys
These numbers create huge potential for soybean meal. Every bean grown helps support our biggest customer - Animal Ag.