Source: United States Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND)
CASSELTON, N.D. – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, attended the groundbreaking of North Dakota Soybean Processors’ new facility with Governor Doug Burgum (R-ND), Senator John Hoeven (R-ND), and local, agriculture, and business leaders in Casselton, North Dakota.
“Eastern North Dakota is a national leader in soybean production. This new North Dakota Soybean Processors facility expands market access, increases value for local soybean producers, and drives investment back into the local communities. Ventures like this are because of the hard work of state, local, and industry leaders working together to show North Dakota is a great place to do business,” said Senator Cramer.
Today’s event marked the start of construction for the $400 million plant, which is expected to draw soybeans from about a 60-mile radius around the plant, including into northwest Minnesota.
North Dakota Soybean Processors, a joint venture between CGB Enterprises Inc. and Minnesota Soybean Processors, said the new facility is expected to crush 42.5 million bushels of soybeans in the first year and create 50 to 60 new jobs once fully operational in 2024.