By Blake Jackson
The Wisconsin Soybean Association and American Soybean Association are welcoming CHS Inc.’s decision to build a processing plant near Evansville, Wisconsin, expanding processing capacity and strengthening markets for growers.
The facility represents a $700 million investment and will process 80 million bushels of U.S.-grown soybeans. Groundbreaking is expected soon, with completion targeted for fall 2028.
“For Wisconsin soybean farmers, having a major processor closer to home means greater market access and another potential buyer for the soybeans we grow,” said WSA President Doug Rebout, a soybean farmer from Janesville.
“Transportation is a significant part of getting our crop to market. Creating processing capacity in southern Wisconsin can shorten that distance, strengthen local competition and allow more of the value generated by our soybeans to remain within the region,” Rebout added.
“This investment is great news for soybean farmers in Wisconsin and across the country,” said ASA President and Ohio soybean farmer Scott Metzger. “Expanding domestic processing capacity creates new opportunities for our crop and strengthens demand for both soybean meal and soybean oil. Investments like this help build a stronger market for U.S. soy while supporting farmers, livestock producers and rural communities.”
The plant is expected to produce 1 billion pounds of soybean oil and 2 million tons of soybean meal, supporting livestock and markets for food, feed and renewable fuel.
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Categories: Wisconsin, Business, Crops, Soybeans