{
  "id": 7730131,
  "title": "Province pitches soybean crushing plant to potential investors",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/province-pitches-soybean-crushing-plant-to-potential-investors",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T07:01:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/2026/09/16/province-pitches-soybean-crushing-plant-to-potential-investors"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brandon — The Manitoba government is seeking to build a soybean crushing plant and is looking for investors to make it a reality. The First annual payment for the facility is $205.00 plus GST for one year, with automatic renewal at $233.00 plus GST every 52 weeks, a 10% discount off the regular annual price of $259.35. This investment offer is available to new and qualified returning subscribers only, with the option to cancel at any time.\n\nThe proposed soybean crushing plant is part of several projects the NDP government showcased at the international investment summit in Toronto this week. Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn emphasized the potential for new opportunities for provinces and Canada at large. Soybeans have been a popular topic during recent trade missions in parts of Asia, leading to a push for discussions about a crushing facility that would process soybeans grown in the province.\n\nCurrently, there is no soybean crushing facility in Manitoba. The proposed plant would be located in western Manitoba, but Kostyshyn hasn't confirmed this location at this stage. He stated that they will explore all options, including western, southern, and central regions, as Westman is the most promising contender due to existing agricultural infrastructure in the area. Manitoba produces 28% of Canada's soybeans.",
  "summary": "BRANDON — The Manitoba government is seeking to build a soybean crushing plant and is looking for investment to make it happen. The proposed facility is one of several projects […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Manitoba government seeks to build soybean crushing plant",
    "First annual payment $205 plus GST for one year",
    "Proposed plant would be located in western Manitoba"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}