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New Mitchell processing plant could bring farmers ‘more stability’ amid tariffs, ag leader says

By Makenzie Huber, South Dakota Searchlight
Aug 25, 2025
Aug 25, 2025

Mitchell soybean plant — The new High Plains Processing plant sits along Highway 37 south of Mitchell.
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By Makenzie Huber, South Dakota Searchlight

MITCHELL — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune was blunt in his opening remarks during a Dakotafest policy discussion Wednesday, Aug. 20 about the state of agriculture.

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