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According to soy checkoff analysis data from the 2012/13 marketing year, the most recent data available, domestic animal agriculture consumed 28.4 million tons of soybean meal (or the meal from nearly 1.2 billion bushels of U.S. soybeans) – by far the largest source of soybean meal demand.

In 2013, animal agriculture had the following positive national economic impacts:

  • 1,984,000 job impact throughout the economy
  • $16 billion impact on income taxes paid
  • $371 billion impact on total output in the economy
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Sorting Ewes & Rams | Breeding Time On The Farm!

Video: Sorting Ewes & Rams | Breeding Time On The Farm!

In this episode, we’re sorting ewes into their breeding groups and introducing them to unrelated rams. Moving rams between barns always comes with challenges, but once the boys meet their ewes, everyone was eager to settle in!

We also welcome back a returning customer who purchased a Suffolk ram from us last year. This season, she chose a Dorset cross ram, now named Benny, to strengthen her flock’s genetics. It’s always rewarding to see repeat customers who value the quality of our breeding stock.

Arnie then tours the crop fields as harvest season approaches. Despite drought conditions this summer, the crops are looking surprisingly good. We close the day with evening feedings and one last look at the rams with their new breeding groups.

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