CHS, Inc., an agricultural cooperative based in Minnesota, broke ground on September 14 on their new $700 million soybean processing facility in Evansville. Nearly two years ago, Governor Tony Evers signed legislation allowing Evansville to exceed their TIF limits in anticipation of this project.

Rock County is the largest soybean producer in the state, and the majority of soybeans grown in Wisconsin are grown within a 100 mile radius of Evansville. The new facility will have capacity to process roughly 80 million bushels of soybeans per year, enough to fill about three Olympic swimming pools every day.

Representative Clinton Anderson (D-Beloit) and Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) applaud this historic investment in our county, and offer the following statements. 

Representative Clinton Anderson (D-Beloit): 

“This new facility is the culmination of years of hard work between CHS, local government and state government. Local growers are excited to see this facility come online and strengthen Rock County as an agricultural innovation hub for the entire country. This project will provide dozens of good-paying jobs and help grow the food production and packaging supply chain in our region. At a time when farmers are facing uncertainty from tariffs and rising costs, investments like this are critical to keeping Wisconsin agriculture strong and competitive.” 

Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit): 

“Seeing the CHS project move forward is critical for Evansville and the entire region. I am especially pleased that local soybean growers will soon have a facility in the area to process their product, reducing their expenses, maximizing their profits, and reinvesting in the local community. I am proud to have played a role in bringing this project to Evansville.”

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