Cargill Announces New Soybean Processing Plant

Cargill will build a new soybean processing facility in Pemiscot County, Missouri, with an annual production capacity of 1.7 million metric tons of soybeans, to support growth in domestic and global oilseeds demand driven by the food, feed and fuel markets.

Cargill anticipates being operational in 2026.

“Cargill’s new facility, with its location on the Mississippi River, will operate year-round and provide farmers opportunity to take advantage of increased domestic demand versus relying solely on seasonal exports,” said Tim Coppage, regional commercial lead for Cargill Agricultural Supply Chain North America. “Access to both river and rail will provide more flexibility and market access for farmers.”

The new location expands Cargill’s efforts to modernize and increase capacity across its North American oilseeds network. In 2021, Cargill announced a series of projects across North America, including significant improvements to its soybean crush facility in Sidney, Ohio, and construction of a new $350

Cargill has had a presence in Missouri since 1936 and currently operates across 11 locations in the state and employs nearly 1,200 people.