Ag Processing Inc., a cooperative, has announced another major milestone for its newest soybean processing and degumming facility in David City with the successful loading and shipment of the first-ever U.S. unit train of soybean oil.
This achievement highlights AGP's continued investment in value-added agriculture and renewable fuels while creating greater value for its cooperative owners, according to a news release. Designed to efficiently load unit trains, the David City facility strengthens domestic supply chains and provides cost savings for consumers as demand for soybean oil continues to grow.
Ag Processing Inc. recently accomplished a major milestone for its newest soybean processing and degumming facility in David City with the successful loading and shipment of the first-ever U.S. unit train of soybean oil.
The milestone comes as the renewable fuels industry expands following the Environmental Protection Agency's finalization of historic Renewable Fuel Standard biomass-based diesel volumes. As one of the nation's leading soybean processors and biodiesel producers, AGP is investing in infrastructure to efficiently supply renewable diesel and biodiesel markets.
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"This milestone reflects what AGP has always been about, finding innovative ways to create more value for our cooperative owners while serving the evolving needs of our customers," Courtney Lawrenson, senior vice president of oils and energy for AGP, said in the news release. "By improving how we move soybean oil, we're strengthening the supply chain for renewable fuels while creating additional value for our cooperative owners and their farmer-members."
"As a cooperative, our responsibility is to create more value for our members' soybeans," said Dean Thernes, chairman of the AGP Board of Directors. "This first unit train shipment demonstrates how innovation and investment strengthen domestic markets, support American energy, and position our cooperative and member-owners for future growth."
Ag Processing's David City facility, which began commercial operations in 2025 as AGP's 11th soybean processing plant, features more than 13 miles of rail and can load unit trains of both soybean meal and soybean oil.
The achievement is especially fitting as AGP celebrates the 30th anniversary of its biodiesel business in 2026. Since pioneering biodiesel production in 1996, the cooperative has continued investing in infrastructure that supports America's growing renewable fuels industry.
The David City facility, which began commercial operations in 2025 as AGP's 11th soybean processing plant, features more than 13 miles of rail and can load unit trains of both soybean meal and soybean oil.
"This isn't simply about moving more product," Lawrenson said. "It's about building a stronger domestic supply chain that supports American agriculture, American energy, and long-term value for our cooperative owners."
