High Plains Processing plant opens in Mitchell

High Plains Processing plant opens in Mitchell

MITCHELL, S.D. (KELO) - In South Dakota, soybeans are a big deal as one of the top crops for the state. And now, there's a new processing plant for them and other seeds. After two years of construction, the $500 million High Plains Processing plant is ready to turn soybeans into refined oil for both food and renewable fuel markets. Trial date to be set in Edgerton, MN, murder case "You know, this is a building of a long time -- a lot of pr…

$500 million soybean processing plant opens in Mitchell

A portion of High Plains Processing in Mitchell is pictured during its grand opening on Sept. 9, 2025. (Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight)MITCHELL — As China boycotts U.S. soybean purchases, a $500 million processing plant south of Mitchell that will turn more of the state’s crop into oils and livestock meal opened its doors Tuesday. Tom Kersting, the CEO of South Dakota Soybean Processors, which manages the plant, said it will help stabiliz…

High Plains Processing celebrates opening of $500 million soybean processing facility

Plant near Mitchell, South Dakota, set to begin operations in October, process 35 million bushels annually.