Gov. Carper said that Perdue's plans to operate the Norfolk facility at full capacity with an annual demand of 25 million bushels of soybean would more than offset the loss of the Townsend's plant and that Delaware soybean farmers' season depends largely on approval of the Perdue purchase by the U.S. Department of Justice. The department has been reviewing the purchase for four months. As such, it is imperative that the pending sale receives the approval of the Justice Department. As you are aware, soybean growers in general are being severely impacted by very low commodity prices. The impact of these events has been compounded by the uncertainty they face with respect to the sale of the Norfolk Cargill plant to Perdue.
Quick action is needed to assist our growers.