Beefing Up Nutrition: Warren Rusche Discusses Soybean Meal's Impact

Soybean meal has a history with beef cattle. And with more soybean crush capacity coming online, it’s not a stretch to see soybean meal coming back to the feedlot. South Dakota State University (SDSU) is paying attention to soybean meal, examining its potential as a viable feedlot ration. SDSU assistant professor and Extension beef feedlot specialist Warren Rusche has taken a close look at soybean meal for beef feedlots with positive results. That’s good for cattle feeders and it’s good for soybean growers wondering what will become of all the soybean meal resulting from greater soybean oil-based fuel production.