09/14/2026
I have had a lot of comments, messages, phone calls and in person questions today regarding the announcement of the new CHS soybean processing plant coming to Evansville.
In an effort to streamline information and address as many questions as I can, I have proposed we come up with a Q&A sheet for myself, staff and council to share with the public. We’re going to work on this, this week and get something out there asap so please bear with me!
That being said, if you have a question, feel free to post it in the comments below👇🏼 so I can collect the most frequently asked questions to use in our fact sheet. I hope this will help ease concerns especially for those who are just learning of this project.
I do want to leave you with this note: I have been an advocate for this project since it was introduced four years ago and I want to reiterate that industry is something Evansville will benefit from. Industry that supports our locals farmers is a win not just for our community but for southern Wisconsin agriculture. In addition to job creation, they will also help ease the tax burden to residents. This is a 700 million dollar project and when the TIF district closes there will not only be money in the district for infrastructure and utility improvements but the taxes CHS will be contributing going forward will help pay for things the city currently borrows for, such as street improvements.
(Below is a rendering of what the facility will look like from Hwy 14. So you can see where it is situated. Closest to Alcivia and the train track as they will be utilizing the rail.)
