USSEC jointly organized a soybean meal quality Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIR) workshop for Morocco’s leading feed mills with local feed association AFAC on November 29 and 30. Nineteen participants, including quality control specialists and nutritionists, represented major feed companies. The main objectives of the one-on-one workshop were to assist feed mill laboratory managers to properly evaluate U.S. soybean meal composition using the available NIR technologies and increase understanding of its specific value compared to soybean meals of other origins.

An expert and a consultant visited leading feed and turkey producers, holding technical discussions that highlighted the benefits of this technology in improving the quality control of ingredients and compound feed. The visits showed the high value of the U.S. soybean meal and companies’ efforts to take full advantage of its nutritional quality.
Dr. Ir Pierre Dardenne, expert at the Walloon Agricultural Research Centre in Belgium, gave a presentation preceding the visits.
Improving knowledge in calibration, data validation, and statistical interpretation of analytical results contributes to better use of the nutrients supplied by soybean meal.
USSEC continue to sustain demand for U.S. Soy and develop the loyalty of leading customers. The Morocco market imports U.S. soybeans, soy hulls, soybean oil and meal. Poultry remains the primary driver of Morocco’s soybean meal market.