First soybeans arrive at area crush plant
By Dave Dreeszen ddreeszen@siouxcityjournal.com | Posted: Sunday, November 23, 2008
GALVA, Iowa -- A new soybean crush plant and biodiesel factory here received its first load of beans last week.
Loren Kreutz, a Galva Holstein Ag, LLC truck driver, delivered the load at 8:42 a.m., according to Maple River Energy.
In the next few weeks, the company will begin crushing soybeans into premium soybean meal for use in the livestock industry. Maple River is currently buying soybeans for December 2008 delivery and all months in 2009.
Maple River Energy broke ground in July 007 on the 3-million-bushel per year crush plant and 5-million-gallon per year biodiesel plant just south of Galva, along U.S. Highway 20.
The company anticipates being in full production by early 2009.
Construction has been progressing at a smooth and steady pace.
In addition to producing 75,000 tons of Synergy meal on an annual basis, Maple River Energy will also distribute soy oil, soy hulls, glycerin and biodiesel into nearby markets.
--Dave Dreeszen
Loren Kreutz, a Galva Holstein Ag, LLC truck driver, delivered the load at 8:42 a.m., according to Maple River Energy.
In the next few weeks, the company will begin crushing soybeans into premium soybean meal for use in the livestock industry. Maple River is currently buying soybeans for December 2008 delivery and all months in 2009.
Maple River Energy broke ground in July 007 on the 3-million-bushel per year crush plant and 5-million-gallon per year biodiesel plant just south of Galva, along U.S. Highway 20.
The company anticipates being in full production by early 2009.
Construction has been progressing at a smooth and steady pace.
In addition to producing 75,000 tons of Synergy meal on an annual basis, Maple River Energy will also distribute soy oil, soy hulls, glycerin and biodiesel into nearby markets.
--Dave Dreeszen
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