The first shovels of dirt were moved in preparation for the new soy crush facility in Casselton, North Dakota. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven says the benefits to local farmers are immense. “A total of 42.5 million bushels per year that are going to purchased from local farmers that will be processed right here (and) that will increase the price because it reduces the basis and transportation cost.” Hoeven says value added ag offers more than opportunities in the ag community, but there’s room for community growth as well. “I think they’ve worked hard to win community support. It’s a $400 million investment that will help create jobs in the community.”
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