The use of soybean meal as a key feed ingredient is an important part of North Carolina animal agriculture. While the degree to which animal agriculture utilizes this versatile feed ingredient has fluctuated with time, it remains a key driver of animal agriculture’s success in the state of North Carolina. The success of North Carolina animal agriculture in turn has a large impact on the rest of the state and regional economies.
The use of soybean meal as a key feed ingredient is an important part of North Carolina animal agriculture. While the degree to which animal agriculture utilizes this versatile feed ingredient has fluctuated with time, it remains a key driver of animal agriculture’s success in the state of North Carolina. The success of North Carolina animal agriculture in turn has a large impact on the rest of the state and regional economies.
Soybean Meal Use For Feed
Animal Agriculture Over The Past Decade
Animal agriculture has increased economic output by $3.9 billion, boosted household earnings by $825.7 million, added 16,849 jobs, paid $210.1 million more in income taxes.
Economic Impact
Animal Units (AU) Overview 2021
