Benson Hill, Inc. (NYSE: BHIL, “the Company”), a leading ag-tech firm, has announced successful results from a feeding trial conducted with Perdue Farms. The trial focused on the integration of Benson Hill’s Ultra-High Protein, Low Oligosaccharide (UHP-LO) soybean meal into broiler diets, demonstrating a significant reduction in feed costs while maintaining optimal performance.
This collaboration with Perdue Farms showcases the economic and nutritional advantages of Benson Hill’s UHP-LO soybean meal, derived from soybeans engineered using the company’s advanced CropOS® technology platform. This platform enhances soybean genetics to produce higher protein content and metabolizable energy, beneficial for broiler production.
Deanie Elsner, CEO of Benson Hill, highlighted the strategic importance of these findings: “Our partnership with Perdue and other top poultry producers underscores the potential of our seed innovations to diversify and enhance soy options in animal feeds. The positive outcomes of this trial confirm over two decades of dedicated soybean breeding aimed at quality traits.”
Benson Hill’s proprietary UHP-LO soybean varieties are distinguished by their high protein levels, reduced anti-nutritional factors, and competitive yields—traits that position them favorably for widespread use across the poultry industry.
Randy Mitchell, Vice President of Nutrition and Research at Perdue, expressed enthusiasm about the results: “The trial underscores the potential of Benson Hill’s innovative soybean meal. We are eager to continue exploring its benefits in our commercial settings.”
Dr. Roy Brister, a renowned animal nutrition and strategic poultry advisor, also supported the findings: “The trial results provide a strong case for the broad-scale adoption of UHP-LO soybean meal by the poultry industry. This innovation represents a significant step forward for animal nutrition.”
These findings mark a pivotal moment for the adoption of advanced genetic and nutritional technologies in the poultry feed industry, promising enhanced efficiency and cost-effectiveness for producers.
