CHS is in the logistics business, serving as a link between the farmer, manufacturer and end-user. Earlier this year, Hurricane Ida shut down the CHS export facility in Myrtle Grove, Louisiana for 26 days. CHS President and CEO Jay Debertin says export volumes have improved out of the Gulf. Despite logistical challenges, that’s also the case in the Pacific Northwest. “We’re thrilled with the volumes that we’re able to push through to our Pacific Northwest assets with much of that coming from North Dakota and northern Minnesota. We’re just really happy we’re able to connect our buyers around the world with those farmers.” There are two soybean crush plants proposed in North Dakota. These are not CHS projects, but Debertin expects more crush plants to come online throughout the Midwest and beyond. “It’s largely being driven by renewable diesel and the demand for soyoil, but the soymeal is going to come with it. What is interesting is how does that impact the foreign buyer and how does the world adapt to the U.S. potentially exporting more soybean meal. This is going to be a new dynamic in agriculture.’