#188 - Mac Marshall and Dr. Keenan McRoberts: What should we know about soybean crush expansion?

A lot has been going on in the US soy market nowadays: a major expansion in the soybean crushing industry, which is mainly driven by the current and potential demand for renewable diesel. That scenario implies some uncertainties for the soybean market in the upcoming years, as we see a critical shift in the industry from "crushing for meal" to "crushing for oil." Thus, what should swine producers and nutritionists know about the soybean crushing industry? To answer that question (and many others), I have a great conversation with Mac Marshall and Dr. Keenan McRoberts in today’s episode, both from the United Soybean Board. We discuss the challenges and opportunities of the topic and the way it can impact the animal market.

What you’ll learn:

1. Soybean crush spread

2. What can we expect from the future in the soy complex?

3. Soybean oil vs. meal

4. Soy use in the animal market

Meet the guests:

Dr. Keenan McRoberts

Experience

• Current: Vice President, Science and Program Strategy at United Soybean Board.

Background

• Ph.D., Animal Science (Cornell University)
• M.Sc., International Agriculture and Rural Development (Cornell University)
• B.S., Biochemistry (University of Nebraska-Lincoln)

Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn

Mac Marshall

Experience

• Current: Vice President, Market Intelligence at United Soybean Board.

Background

• M.A., Applied Economics (The Johns Hopkins University)
• B.A., Economics (Vassar College)

Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn