CASSELTON, N.D. (Gov. Burgum) – Governor Doug Burgum issued the following statement regarding the announcement that North Dakota Soybean Processors LLC plans to construct a state-of-the-art soybean processing plant near Casselton.

“This soybean crushing facility is another landmark investment in North Dakota agriculture, one that will add tremendous value for our soybean growers, create quality jobs and benefit all North Dakotans through greater economic activity and tax revenue that supports essential services and critical infrastructure,” Burgum said. “Investments like this put more money in the pockets of our farmers by expanding local markets while also building connections between our Ag and energy industries for further value-added activity. We’re grateful to our highly productive soybean growers, North Dakota Soybean Processors, the North Dakota Department of Commerce, North Dakota Department of Transportation, City of Casselton, Casselton Economic Development, Cass County Commission, The Harvest Group, Greater Fargo Moorhead EDC and everyone whose dedication and hard work on this project made today’s announcement possible.”  

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, subject to various approvals. Groundbreaking is slated for spring 2022.

And North Dakota Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after CGB Enterprises, Inc. and Minnesota Soybean Processors announced plans to construct a soybean crushing plant near Casselton. The facility aligns with Hoeven’s long-term efforts to provide value-added opportunities for the state’s farmers, including expanding the nexus between the state’s agriculture and energy industries.

“This announcement is welcome news for Cass County, farmers in the region and our entire state,” said Hoeven. “This investment will not only bring good jobs to the region, it will provide another opportunity for farmers to get their product to market. That means more demand and a better return for their hard work. At the same time, the new crush plant will help increase the partnership between North Dakota’s ag and energy industries, expanding our leadership in both of these vital sectors. We will continue working to support this venture and help bring the project to completion.”