Overcoming the barriers of implementing high-oleic soybeans (Sponsored Podcast)

Incorporating high-oleic soybeans in your dairy ration is gaining interest. Join us as we talk with dairy consultant Dr. Lynn Davis about the key considerations for dairy producers and nutritionists looking to implement this feed source. We will compare the logistics of growing versus buying beans and address regional availability. The discussion also covers essential quality control steps for on-farm or commercial roasting, strategies for replacing traditional fat and bypass protein sources, and the potential impacts on energy density as well as income over feed costs (IOFC).

For more information to evaluate high-oleic soybeans, visit https://can.ussoy.org/high-oleic

Episode breakdown:

• 00:00 - 3:09 | Why the buzz around high-oleic soybeans?  
• 03:10 - 4:15 | What to consider when implementing high-oleic soybeans – starting with buying or growing high-oleic soybeans.
• 4:16 - 6:57 | What are the land, storage and equipment considerations for growing high-oleic soybeans?
• 6:58 - 8:12 | If sourcing high-oleic soybeans: what do dairy producers need to think about?
• 8:13 - 12:04 | Why roasting is a critical factor to the benefits of high-oleic soybeans and three steps to help with quality control.
• 12:05 - 14:45 | Feeding considerations - what ingredients will be replaced by high-oleic soybeans and how to determine the feeding rate. 
• 14:46 - 16:28 | How the price of soybean oil affects the implementation of high-oleic soybeans.
• 16:29 - 17:57 | The benefits and overall returns when implementing high-oleic soybeans.
• 17:58 - 21:17 | Where to learn more and the first step for dairy producers and nutritionists to take in implementing high-oleic soybeans.

This episode is sponsored by U.S. Soy.

U.S. Soy provides technical and practical resources to dairy nutritionists, producers, and others in the ag value chain. U.S. Soy is committed to working toward durable, long-term demand in the dairy industry by investing in needed research and education.

Brought to you by U.S. Soy. Fully funded by the Soy Checkoff.