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The US and Canada are significantly expanding soybean crushing and storage capabilities through multiple major construction and expansion projects scheduled for completion between 2024 and 2026, with investments in processing plants, grain terminals, and storage facilities across both countries to increase production capacity and agricultural infrastructure.
- Multiple soybean processing plants are under construction in South Dakota, Missouri, Ohio, and Louisiana, with capacities ranging from 1.5 to 2 million metric tons annually
- Grain storage and handling facilities are being expanded across the US and Canada, with projects like a 3.9 million-bushel terminal in Wisconsin and a 40 million-bushel shuttle loader in Arkansas
- Timeline for completion spans from late 2024 through 2026, with most major projects finishing in 2025
- Investment scale includes individual projects ranging from $16.5 million to $43 million, representing substantial capital commitment to agricultural infrastructure
- Diversified processing capabilities include soybean crushing, canola processing, pea protein production, and multi-seed processing to support broader crop utilization
New construction
Wayne-Sanderson Farms | feed mill
Location: Danville, Arkansas
Planned completion: April 2025
The US$43 million facility will be located on 21 acres adjacent to the main processing facility and has the capacity to produce more than 8,500 tons of feed weekly.
New construction
Mar-Jac Poultry | transload facility
Location: New Augusta, Mississippi
Planned completion: First quarter 2025
The US$25 million facility will allow the use of the county’s railroad system to bring in 100- to 110-car trains with grain, corn and soybean meal.
Expansion
Viterra | grain terminal
Location: Saskatchewan, Canada
Planned completion: Unreported
A 12,500-foot double-loop track will cost US$16.5 million to install and accommodate 144 Canadian Pacific Railway high-capacity cars and three locomotives.
Expansion
Louis Dreyfus | canola processing facility
Location: Saskatchewan, Canada
Planned completion: Unreported
An additional canola crushing line will more than double the facility's annual crush capacity to more than 2 million metric tons upon completion.
New construction
South Dakota Soybean Processors | multi-seed processing plant
Location: Mitchell, South Dakota
Planned completion: 2025
The plant will have the capacity to process 35 million bushels of soybeans annually, or the equivalent 1 million tons of high-oilseed crops.
New construction
CHS | grain shuttle facility
Location: Worthing, South Dakota
Planned completion: Fourth quarter 2024
Will include industry-leading technology and the latest safety features in the new 1.1 million-bushel grain facility.
New construction
ALCIVIA | grain terminal
Location: Hager City, Wisconsin
Planned completion: Spring 2025
The facility plans to boast upright grain storage capacity for 3.9 million bushels, supported by two grain dryers each with a 4,700-bushel-per-hour capacity.
New construction
Bunge Chevron Ag | renewables oilseed plant
Location: Destrehan, Louisiana
Planned completion: 2026
The new plant will feature a flexible design, intended to allow the processing of soybeans, as well as softseeds and novel winter oilseed crops.
New construction
Central Valley | ag shuttle facility
Location: Courtland, Kansas
Planned completion: Summer 2025
Will provide a high-speed shuttle loader on a loop track with access to BNSF Railroad and on-site storage of approximately 5.5 million bushels.
New construction
High Plains Processing | soybean processing plant
Location: Mitchell, South Dakota
Planned completion: Fall 2025
Will be able to process up to 35 million bushels annually, or about 1 million tons of high-oil-content product.
New construction
Louis Dreyfus Co. | pea protein plant
Location: Saskatchewan, Canada
Planned completion: Winter 2025
Designed to produce highly functional, taste-neutral and nutritious pea protein ingredients suitable for a wide range of applications.
New construction
Louis Dreyfus Co. | soybean processing plant
Location: Sandusky, Ohio
Planned completion: Unreported
Will have annual soy crushing capacity of 1.5 million metric tons and annual edible soybean oil production capacity of 320,000 metric tons.
Expansion
FS GRAIN | grain elevator
Location: Danville, Arkansas
Planned completion: Spring 2026
A new state-of-the-art shuttle loader is expected to have a minimum throughput capacity of 40 million bushels and will feature cutting-edge technology and automation.
Upgrade
Port Houston | grain elevator
Location: Kindred, North Dakota
Planned completion: April 2025
A US$25 million grant will support significant upgrades to enhance grain export efficiency, reduce environmental impact and improve community resilience.
Expansion
CHS Inc. | grain terminal
Location: Danville, Arkansas
Planned completion: Late 2026
This strategic investment aims to improve speed and storage capacity in a key agricultural region, further connecting local growers to nearby processing plants.
New construction
Beck's | soybean processing facility
Location: New Madrid, Missouri
Planned completion: Fall 2026
The new facility is expected to boost the local economy and reinforce Missouri's position as a critical hub in the national agricultural landscape.
Expansion
Ardent Mills | flour mill
Location: Commerce City, Colorado
Planned completion: Late 2026
Investment aims to significantly enhance the mill's production capacity and efficiency.
New construction
Viterra | grain facility
Location: Dalhart, Texas
Planned completion: Mid-2025
This facility will feature a state-of-the-art grain handling system and a loop track connected to Union Pacific Railroad's extensive 32,000-mile network.
Expansion
South Carolina Farm Bureau | grain elevator
Location: Anderson, South Carolina
Planned completion: Early 2025
The expansion includes three 90,000-bushel grain bins, a 2,000-bushel grain dryer, a 25,000-bushel wet tank, an unloading pit and two load-out bins.
Renovation
Cargill | grain elevator
Location: Circleville, Ohio
Planned completion: Unreported
The project aims to modernize the facility with upgraded equipment and support structures essential for the weighing and grading of corn and soybeans.
