Over the course of a couple of years, seven (7) new soybean processing facilities have been constructed in the U.S. and five (5) more are under construction. Not only does further processing of agricultural crops help add value to farmers, but it creates a variety of products for Food, Feed, Fuels, Biobased Products and many other industries that are vital to our Food Security. FBA conducts feasibility studies, financial and market analysis for grain milling, oilseed processing and many other Agricultural industries.
Because of recently proposed Renewable Volume Obligations (RVO’s) and the newly signed One Big Beautiful Bill, the demand for domestic sources of soybean oil and other feedstock to supply the renewable fuel industry is projected to skyrocket. The new regulations and legislation correctly discourage foreign feedstock to make the U.S. less dependent on outside sources. This opens tremendous opportunities domestically. At the same time, it creates logistical and marketing challenges that can be turned into opportunities.
While most oilseed processing is with solvent extraction in the U.S., mechanical extraction is sometimes used to maintain the “natural” or “organic” components of the product. Solvent extraction is widely regarded as the most efficient method available to extract the highest percentage of oil from various oilseed crops. This process effectively separates oil from plant materials, optimizing yield and ensuring minimal waste. New plants should be designed with flexibility in mind to be able to accomodate new oilseed varieties being developed.
Grain storage is becoming increasingly important due to larger crops coupled with fluctuations in the commodity markets and the river levels. With increasing populations and global supply chain challenges, the need for more storage on the farm and at the grain elevator/terminal is critical. We can help you prepare and implement your next grain storage project.
For a detailed description of services provided to the milling, grain storage and oilseed processing industries, please contact FBA.
