Soybean Processing: ExPress® Soymeal and Oil
Ag Com has been processing all-natural ExPress® soymeal in South Central PA since the early 1990’s. Our commitment to a consistent, high-standard extrusion process ensures that every load delivers a superior nutritional animal feed product with high digestibility and increased energy levels. Unlike traditional solvent extraction methods, our facility uses zero chemicals or additives, relying instead on mechanical friction and heat to breakdown anti-nutritional factors and extract oil. Our approach not only provides high-quality feed ingredients for poultry and livestock but also creates a marketing opportunity for local PA farmers to move their soybeans into a premium, value-added supply chain right here in our community.
Why Choose ExPress® Soymeal?
- Chemical-Free Process
- Ag Com’s all-natural meal is extruded at 320°F and mechanically pressed without chemicals like hexane, which are used in conventional soymeal processing.
- Superior Amino Acid Digestibility
- The mechanical shearing and heat deactivate trypsin inhibitors, resulting in higher ileal digestibility of essential amino acids and better feed conversions.
- Increased Bypass Protein (RUP)
- For dairy applications, the high-heat/short-time extrusion process significantly increases the amount of rumen undegradable protein. This allows more protein to reach the small intestine for absorption, which can lead to higher milk yields.
- High Energy Density
- ExPress® typically retains 6 to 8% residual oil. This higher fat content increases the metabolizable energy (ME) value.
- Proven Animal Performance
- By maximizing nutrient digestibility and energy density, our product consistently delivers superior gains compared to alternatives.
ExPress® Nutritional Information
Co-Products: Soybean Oil and Extruded Soy
Our extrusion process allows us to capture the full value of the soybean, offering a range of feed ingredients optimized for diverse nutritional needs.
Extruded Full-Fat Soymeal
Our Extruded Full-Fat Soy is a premium, high-energy ingredient produced through specialized high-shear extrusion. By retaining 100% of the soybean’s natural oil, this product provides a concentrated caloric density that reduces the need for supplemental fats in the mixer. The extrusion process precisely manages heat and friction to neutralize anti-nutritional factors while significantly increasing the availability of essential amino acids and bypass protein. This results in a highly palatable, all-natural animal feed component that supports superior weight gain, improved milk components, and overall animal health. Whether for dairy, swine, or poultry rations, our chemical-free EFFS offers a stable and consistent nutritional solution for high-performance poultry and livestock.
EFFS Nutritional Information
All-Natural Soybean Oil
Our soybean oil is mechanically extracted without the use of chemical solvents, providing a pure, high-energy liquid ingredient that is ideal for balancing rations and enhancing palatability in poultry and livestock feed.