​High-oleic soybeans (HOS) offer nutritional, economic, and sustainability benefits for the dairy industry, yet adoption remains slow despite research showing improvements in milk fat yield, feed efficiency, and animal health. This study explores perspectives from Michigan soybean farmers, dairy producers, and nutritionists to understand adoption challenges. While potential financial gains and reduced dependence on imported fat supplements are recognized, barriers such as processing costs, supply chain fragmentation, and a lack of local performance data hinder widespread use. ​These challenges reflect broader issues in agricultural innovation and supply chain coordination in the U.S. and beyond. Stakeholders highlight the need for direct contractual partnerships and cooperative processing arrangements to improve adoption. ​​