Articles tagged under: soybean crush
The Benefits of Having a Soy Crush Facility in North Dakota
Published May 10, 2021
NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson says logistically, North Dakota is a good spot for a soy crush plant. "There are good soybean supplies and demand for the products." Olson thinks the demand for soybean meal could come from…Argentine Soy Crush Companies Make Offer to Port Workers
Published December 28, 2020
In an effort to end the port worker and soybean crush facility workers strike, Argentina’s soybean crush companies are offering a salary increase of 35 percent plus a 70,000 Argentine peso ($840) COVID bonus. These workers are demanding wage increases…U.S. Corn Exports are a Bright Spot
Published April 16, 2020
U.S. grain prices have fallen enough to make them competitive globally. Standard Grain president Joe Vaclavik says corn exports are a bright spot. "While ethanol suffers, we're probably going to see much better corn export demand and demand in the…ND Soybean Processors Lawsuit Settled
Published February 10, 2020
The lawsuit between the North Dakota Soybean Processors and Spiritwood Energy Park Association has been settled. According to SEPA CEO Connie Ova, both sides are paying their own expenses and this includes no payments to either side from the other.…AGP says the Long Harvest Hasn’t Largely Impacted New Facility
Published November 29, 2019
The long harvest season hasn’t had a big impact on AGP’s new soybean processing plant in Aberdeen, South Dakota. AGP Merchandising Manager Adam Piper says the plant has been crushing soybeans since July. "Obviously, harvest has been spread out. That…CHS to Increase Capacity at Fairmont, MN Plant
Published September 19, 2019
CHS is expanding its soybean processing plant at Fairmont, Minnesota. Soybeans are processed into soil at the Fairmont facility before going to the CHS Mankato plant for further refining. Construction is underway and is expected to be completed by the…Permitting Process Has Begun for Epitome Energy Facility
Published September 6, 2019
Farmers, agriculture organizations and community members gathered in Crookston, Minnesota yesterday to learn more about a proposed project that seeks to bring economic value to Polk County. Epitome Energy has plans to build a soybean crush and biodiesel production facility.…AGP Crush Facility Holds Grand Opening in Aberdeen
Published July 22, 2019
Last week, AGP held an invite-only grand opening of the soybean processing facility in Aberdeen. AGP Vice President of Member Relations Matt Caswell says the facility should be open shortly. "In days or weeks. We're in the final phases of…Equity Drive Continues for Crookston Soybean Crush Facility
Published July 19, 2019
Epitome Energy is still in the process of securing funding for the proposed crush facility in Crookston, Minnesota. "We knew 10 years ago if a project came in and you needed 50 percent equity, that's about $75 million for us,…