Global agribusiness Scoular will begin operations in October at its new canola and soybean oilseed crush facility in Goodland, Kansas, opening new market opportunities for renewable fuels and protein meal for animal feed. The company celebrated the facility’s completion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, marking one of Scoular’s largest investments to date.
The state-of-the-art facility, located on nearly 150 acres, is equipped to process 11 million bushels of oilseeds annually, with a daily crushing capacity of 1,000 metric tons. The versatile operation is capable of processing both canola and soybeans, allowing it to serve the renewable fuels market with vegetable oils and provide essential feed products to dairy, beef, poultry, and pork producers.
“We plan to be in Goodland for decades to come,” said Sandra Hulm, Senior Vice President of Renewables & Oilseeds at Scoular. “Scoular has made a significant investment in a business we believe in. This facility exemplifies our commitment to delivering top-tier service and quality, helping both our customers and producers thrive.”
The facility represents a major addition to Scoular’s extensive network, with over 20 assets in Kansas. It is expected to have a lasting impact on local agriculture, particularly in supporting the growing renewable energy sector. The company’s Canola MVP producer program has already increased winter canola production by 30,000 acres in just one year, with continued expansion expected.
The new Goodland facility has created more than 30 new jobs, furthering Scoular’s commitment to the local community, where it already operates three other facilities. Scoular’s investment reflects the growing demand for sustainable agriculture and renewable energy, areas in which Kansas is becoming a national leader.
“Kansas is at the forefront of turning cash crops into renewable energy and sustainable aviation fuels,” said Kansas Lt. Gov. and Secretary of Commerce David Toland. “Scoular is the kind of innovative company we’re counting on to continue growing our high-tech agriculture ecosystem.”
Other speakers at the event included Scoular Chairman David Faith, CEO Paul Maass, Kansas Secretary of Agriculture Mike Beam, and Kansas State Senator Rick Billinger.
As the new facility prepares to open, Scoular is positioning itself as a key player in the renewable fuel and agricultural feed markets, driving both economic growth and sustainability in the region.
