Scoular’s new oilseed crush facility opens soon

By Scout Nelson

Scoular is set to begin operations in October at its newly completed canola and soybean oilseed crush facility in Goodland, Kansas. This major investment aims to tap into growing markets for renewable fuels and protein meal used in animal feed, offering new opportunities for producers.

The facility was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting event attended by Scoular executives and local dignitaries, including Kansas Lt. Gov. David Toland and other state officials. Highlights of the facility include its capacity to process 11 million bushels of oilseeds annually and crush up to 1,000 metric tons of oilseeds per day, making it one of Scoular’s largest investments.

Located on a 150-acre site, the facility will supply vegetable oils to the renewable fuels market and provide feed products to dairy, beef, poultry, and pork producers. Scoular, known for its extensive grain origination and supply chain network, operates over 20 assets in Kansas, including this new facility. The ability to process both canola and soybeans enhances the operation’s versatility and long-term sustainability.

Sandra Hulm, Scoular’s Senior Vice President of Renewables & Oilseeds, highlighted the company’s commitment to the Goodland community, stating, “We plan to be in Goodland for decades to come. Scoular has put a major investment in a business we believe in.”

The facility received its first winter canola deliveries in June, and Scoular’s Canola MVP producer program has boosted winter canola production by 30,000 acres within a year. The facility’s investment has created over 30 new jobs in Goodland, contributing to the local economy.

Kansas Lt. Gov. David Toland praised Scoular’s role in advancing Kansas’ high-tech agriculture sector, emphasizing the state’s leadership in turning crops into renewable energy and sustainable aviation fuels.

Scoular, headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, is an employee-owned agribusiness with a rich history dating back to 1892. The company operates over 100 facilities across North America and Asia, providing essential services to farmers, renewable energy producers, and manufacturers worldwide.

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