CHS announced plans to construct a $700 million soybean processing facility near Evansville, Wisconsin, with construction starting in the coming weeks and completion expected by fall 2028.
The facility will process 80 million bushels of U.S.-grown soybeans annually, producing approximately 1 billion pounds of oil and 2 million tons of meal each year. The plant will employ about 80 people when operational.
“Investments like this help CHS create additional value for our owners and customers by expanding market access, strengthening our processing network and creating new demand opportunities for U.S.-grown soybeans,” said John Griffith, executive vice president of agriculture business and CHS Hedging.
Wisconsin’s strong soybean production and significant demand for soybean meal from livestock producers make it an ideal location for the facility. And Evansville’s proximity to rail service and major transportation corridors will support movement of products to domestic and global markets.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers praised the announcement, saying agriculture and food processing sectors “will continue to be critical for our future.”
“Today’s announcement of a new facility is a win-win for our farmers and our state,” Evers said.
The project will support hundreds of contractor and skilled trade positions during the 24-30 month construction period, with up to 400 workers at peak activity.
When operational, the Evansville facility will increase CHS soybean processing capacity by more than two-thirds. The cooperative currently processes approximately 119 million bushels of soybeans annually at facilities in Fairmont and Mankato, Minnesota.
“For Wisconsin soybean farmers, this investment represents something we have been working toward for years: stronger demand for the crop we grow right here at home,” said Wisconsin Soybean Association President Doug Rebout.
