Norfolk Crush Joins NOPA as 20th Member During 20th Anniversary Week of the Renewable Fuel Standard
WASHINGTON, August 5, 2025 – The National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA), is proud to welcome Norfolk Crush as its 20th member, a significant milestone that expands the association’s national reach and reinforces its leadership in the U.S. oilseed processing and renewable fuels sector. With this addition, NOPA now represents almost all the U.S. soy crush capacity, strengthening the industry’s unified voice at a pivotal time. The announcement coincides with the 20th anniversary of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) this Friday, August 8th, a landmark policy that has driven growth in American agriculture and spurred the advancement of biofuels.
Located in Madison County near Norfolk, Nebraska, Norfolk Crush began operations in late 2024 and is capable of processing 38.5 million bushels of soybeans annually, or 110,000 bushels per day, the equivalent of over 12% of all soybeans grown in the state of Nebraska. The facility plays a vital role in strengthening the regional ag economy, converting locally grown soybeans into soybean meal, oil, and soy hull pellets used in livestock feed, food products, and as a feedstock for advanced biofuels. Its strategic location, strong transportation access, and proximity to major feed markets make it an important link in the rapidly-evolving soy value chain.
“We are thrilled to welcome Norfolk Crush to the NOPA family,” said Devin Mogler, President and CEO of NOPA. “The sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, and our member companies are tip of the spear for advancing policies that benefit the U.S. farmer and our rural communities. Aligning 99% of the U.S. soy crush capacity under the NOPA banner strengthens our advocacy efforts for the challenges and opportunities ahead.”
“Norfolk Crush is excited and proud to become a new member of the National Oilseed Processors Association,” said Chad Spohn, President and CEO of Norfolk Crush. “Advocacy has never been more important to our industry, and we look forward to working with the NOPA staff and other member companies in agriculture to ensure we meet the growing demand for food and fuel.”
The addition of Norfolk Crush comes at a time of record investment across the sector. NOPA member companies have collectively invested more than $6 billion to expand U.S. soy crush capacity by over 25% relative to 2023 levels. These expansions support growth in biomass-based diesel production and position U.S. processors to meet increasing demand while reducing reliance on foreign energy sources—advancing the goals first set in motion by the Renewable Fuel Standard, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this week.
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Organized in 1930, the National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA) represents the U.S. soybean, canola, flaxseed, safflower seed, and sunflower seed-crushing industries. NOPA’s membership is engaged in the processing of oilseeds for meal and oil that are utilized in the manufacturing of food, feed, renewable fuels, and industrial products. NOPA’s 20 member companies operate 71 softseed and soybean solvent extraction plants across 20 states, crushing over 99% of all soybeans processed in the United States, the equivalent to more than 2 billion bushels annually. More information at www.NOPA.org.
Norfolk Crush is a high-capacity soybean crushing facility located in Madison County near Norfolk, Nebraska. The plant became fully operational in fall 2024 and is designed to process 38.5 million bushels of soybeans annually, or approximately 110,000 bushels per day. With strong logistics, modern efficiencies, and proximity to key feed and fuel markets, Norfolk Crush supports value-added agriculture in northeast Nebraska and beyond. The facility produces soybean meal, soybean oil, and soy hull pellets to meet growing demand across livestock, food, and renewable fuel sectors. With a team of more than 50 employees, Norfolk Crush is helping connect local growers to expanding global supply chains. Learn more at www.NorfolkCrush.com.
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