The South Dakota Soybean Processors will build a new soy and sunflower processing facility south of Mitchell, South Dakota. CEO Tom Kersting says the plant’s been in the works for the last few years. “We need approvals, permitting and things like that, but we’re at a point now where we can talk about where we can let people know what’s going on,” says Kersting. “Everything is in disarray as far as delivery times and being able to get things done in a timely fashion. We’re shooting to be up and operational in fall 2024 or spring 2025.” The soybean oil will go to the renewable diesel market and also, food customers. For the soybean meal, the market is domestic livestock feed and export. “For the sunflower meal, it’s a good feed additive for dairy and beef cattle.” Ethan, South Dakota farmer and South Dakota Soybean Processor Board Member Lewis Bainbridge says this project is a huge boom for all farmers in South Dakota. “It’s an opportunity for many farmers to increase the value of their crop. We’re thankful we have people involved that have the foresight to go forward and cap the potentials.” When completed, this will be the third processing facility for the South Dakota Soybean Processors. The other two facilities are located in Volga and Miller, South Dakota.
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