Generated by All in One SEO Pro v4.9.6, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site.

# Platinum Crush LLC.

Maximizing value from locally-grown soybeans

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://platinumcrush.net/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Nelson named CEO of Platinum Crush](https://platinumcrush.net/news/2026/04/17/nelson-named-ceo-of-platinum-crush/) - Nelson named CEO of Platinum Crush | Jay Nelson, an ag industry professional with over 30 years of experience, has been named the new CEO of Platinum Crush, LLC, effective April 11, 2026.
- [Crushing It Together!](https://platinumcrush.net/news/2024/11/11/crushing-it-together/) - Crushing It Together! | Platinum Crush is proud to join the National Oilseeds Processors Association team as an important contributing member to the U.S. soybean crushing industry.
- [New Crush on the Plains](https://platinumcrush.net/news/2024/11/11/new-crush-on-the-plains/) - New Crush on the Plains | Platinum Crush opened in May of this year near Alta and began purchasing soybeans soon after.
- [Platinum CEO Crushing it](https://platinumcrush.net/news/2024/11/11/platinum-ceo-crushing-it/) - Platinum CEO Crushing it | ALTA — It’s been nearly five months since Platinum Crush began its business of processing soybeans in Buena Vista County, just northwest of Alta.
- [Fort Dodge is Incredible](https://platinumcrush.net/news/2023/11/29/fort-dodge-is-incredible/) - Fort Dodge is Incredible | We are extremely proud to be part of the NW Iowa community and working with so many great people and partners. See the full video here.
- [$375 million Platinum Crush soy plant in Alta on track to begin operations next year](https://platinumcrush.net/news/2023/11/27/375-million-platinum-crush-soy-plant-in-alta-on-track-to-begin-operations-next-year/) - $375 million Platinum Crush soy plant in Alta on track to begin operations next year | Mason Dockter | Nov 11, 2023 | Sioux City Journal ALTA, Iowa -- The roughly $375 million Platinum Crush soybean processing plant in Alta is on track to be up-and-running this coming spring, CEO Erik Lightner told The Journal this week. Pre-commissioning of the plant -- the steps and processes to get ready for full startup, and
- [Let’s crush this](https://platinumcrush.net/news/2023/09/13/lets-crush-this/) - Let’s crush this | Platinum Crush soy processing facility takes shape near Alta By DARCY DOUGHERTY MAULSBY - Farm News writer | Aug 26, 2023 ALTA — In late August 2021, news started circulating about Platinum Crush, LLC, a soybean processing facility to be built in Buena Vista County near Alta. Today, construction is well underway, and this $350 million project
- [Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Tours BV County Soybean Crushing Plant](https://platinumcrush.net/news/2023/08/03/iowa-secretary-of-agriculture-tours-bv-county-soybean-crushing-plant/) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Tours BV County Soybean Crushing Plant | Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig on Tuesday toured the Platinum Crush soybean crushing plant that’s under construction between Storm Lake and Alta. Iowa Senate district representative Lynn Evans and District House Representative Megan Jones also toured the plant. Naig’s visit to Buena Vista County was part of his annual tour to all of Iowa’s
- [Hear KWMT Power Lunch with Erik Lightner, new CEO of Platinum Crush](https://platinumcrush.net/news/2023/07/06/hear-kwmt-power-lunch-with-erik-lightner-new-ceo-of-platinum-crush/) - Hear KWMT Power Lunch with Erik Lightner, new CEO of Platinum Crush | Erik Lightner, CEO of Platinum Crush shares his vision to create a first-in-class soybean processing facility that will put Northwest Iowa in the center of the global Ag economy. Listen to Broadcast >
- [Lightner leads Platinum Crush, seeks employees with integrity](https://platinumcrush.net/news/2023/08/01/lightner-leads-platinum-crush-seeks-employees-with-integrity/) - Lightner leads Platinum Crush, seeks employees with integrity | ALTA — It’s been two months since Erik Lightner and his wife arrived in northwest Iowa, and his home is only a quarter mile from the Platinum Crush plant where he holds the title of chief executive officer. Platinum Crush is a manufacturing facility that is being built northwest of Alta in Buena Vista County;
- [Platinum Crush to build soybean processing plant in Iowa](https://platinumcrush.net/news/2023/07/06/platinum-crush-to-build-soybean-processing-plant-in-iowa/) - Platinum Crush to build soybean processing plant in Iowa | ALTA, IOWA, US — Newly-formed Platinum Crush, LLC is planning to invest $350 million to build a new soybean crushing plant in Buena Vista County near Alta, Iowa, US. The new facility is expected to be able to crush 38.5 million bushels of soybeans per year, or about 110,000 bushels per day. In addition, the
- [Lightner named CEO of Platinum Crush Soy Processing plant](https://platinumcrush.net/news/2023/07/06/lightner-named-ceo-of-platinum-crush-soy-processing-plant/) - Lightner named CEO of Platinum Crush Soy Processing plant | Alta — Erik Lightner, an ag industry professional with nearly 30 years of experience in oilseed processing and engineering, has been named CEO of Platinum Crush, LLC, the new soybean crushing plant under construction near Alta, “Platinum Crush will offer a market for locally grown and locally processed soybeans, plus it has the ability to

## Pages

- [Homepage](https://platinumcrush.net/) - Maximizing value from locally-grown soybeans | Platinum Crush, a new first-in-class soybean crushing facility being built in Alta, Iowa, will propel value-added agriculture forward in the communities of Northwest Iowa while building on its strong agricultural heritage
- [Soybeans](https://platinumcrush.net/soybeans/) - Soybeans | View Discount ScalePlease call the office for more details. 712-213-4000 Contract Offerings Cash ContractCan be sold for any delivery month. Both futures reference price and basis are fixed at time of sale. Spot ContractNo contract prior to physical delivery. Monday-Friday delivered bushels will be priced at Platinum Crush’s daily closing nearby cash bid. Saturday
- [Company Leadership](https://platinumcrush.net/company-leadership/) - Company Leadership | Our Leadership Team Jay Nelson Chief Executive Officer Scott Frerichs Vice President of Manufacturing and Engineering Trent Biederman Chief Financial Officer Mitch Hansen Commercial Manager
- [Soybean Hulls](https://platinumcrush.net/soybean-hulls/) - Soybean Hulls | For truck and rail soybean hull pellet inquires please contact the commercial department at (712)-213-4000.
- [Soybean Meal](https://platinumcrush.net/soybean-meal/) - Soybean Meal | For truck and rail soybean meal inquires please contact the commercial department at (712)-213-4000.
- [Soybean Oil](https://platinumcrush.net/soybean-oil/) - Soybean Oil | Soybean oil inquires may be directed to Nate Burk of Stone X Commodities at (515)-223-7419 or by email at Nate.Burk@StoneX.com.
- [Come Crush It On Our Team](https://platinumcrush.net/come-crush-it-on-our-team/) - Come Crush It On Our Team | Passionate about value added Agriculture? Proud to support NW Iowa farmers, producers, and families? Interested in a great career at Platinum Crush? Our team includes grain origination, commodity merchandising, accounting, plant operations, and maintenance. Let’s Crush this Together! Current Open Positions We are excited that you have an interest in Platinum Crush. We have partnered
- [Apply](https://platinumcrush.net/apply/) - Apply |
- [The Plant](https://platinumcrush.net/the-plant/) - The Plant | Platinum Crush, LLC is a privately held company that owns and operates a soybean crushing plant in Alta, Iowa. Operations began in May 2024 with a capacity to process approximately 40 million bushels of soybeans annually. Some of its features include: Four truck inbound lanes, truck probe station, two inbound scales, and one outbound scale.
- [The Site](https://platinumcrush.net/the-site/) - The Site | Platinum Crush, LLC is a privately held company that owns and operates a soybean processing plant in Alta, Iowa. Operations began in May 2024 with a capacity to process approximately 40 million bushels of soybeans annually. The 440-acre site is situated just west of Storm Lake, IA in Buena Vista County along Highway 7. The
- [Investors](https://platinumcrush.net/investors/) - Maximizing value from locally-grown soybeans | Platinum Crush, a new first-in-class soybean crushing facility being built in Alta, Iowa, will propel value-added agriculture forward in the communities of Northwest Iowa while building on its strong agricultural heritage
- [News](https://platinumcrush.net/news/) - News | There are no News items to show
- [Gallery](https://platinumcrush.net/gallery/) - Gallery |
- [Thank You](https://platinumcrush.net/thank-you/) - Thank You | Thank you for your interest in Platinum Crush. We have received your inquiry and will be in touch with you shortly.

## Leaders

- [Jay Nelson](https://platinumcrush.net/company-leadership/jay-nelson/) - Jay Nelson Chief Executive Officer As Chief Executive Officer, Jay Nelson helps Midwestern agriculture flourish by leveraging his extensive experience in commodity marketing, business unit leadership, and team building. He leads all the commercial activities of Platinum Crush, while developing strategies that best serve the business and create value for the local producers, customers, and
- [Mitch Hansen](https://platinumcrush.net/company-leadership/mitch-hansen/) - Mitch Hansen Commercial Manager From the time he graduated from Iowa State University, Commercial Manager Mitch Hansen has built his career in the fast-paced environment of grain processing and value-added agriculture. Mitch gained grain industry experience when he was growing up on his family’s corn and soybean farm near Alton, Iowa. Mitch grew his career
- [Josh Kruse](https://platinumcrush.net/company-leadership/josh-kruse/) - Josh Kruse Director of Operations As Director of Operations, Josh Kruse enjoys the challenge of growing a new ag processing business in northwest Iowa, where he grew up. Josh also brings a wide range of hands-on experience with the startup and operation of various ag processing facilities. Josh was introduced to agriculture at an early
- [Trent Biederman](https://platinumcrush.net/company-leadership/trent-biederman/) - Trent Biederman Chief Financial Officer With 20+ years of experience in accounting, finance and audit positions in the manufacturing sector, Chief Financial Officer Trent Biederman knows what it takes to turn raw materials into profitable products. Educated in business management and accounting at the University of Iowa, Trent began his career performing audit and review
- [Scott Frerichs](https://platinumcrush.net/company-leadership/scott-frerichs/) - Scott Frerichs Vice President of Manufacturing and Engineering As Vice President of Manufacturing and Engineering, Scott Frerichs brings nearly 30 years of grain processing experience across all aspects of operations, including plant management, large construction projects, and engineering best practices. He leads all operational and technical functions of Platinum Crush. He also creates programs and

## Categories

- [Uncategorized](https://platinumcrush.net/category/uncategorized/)