Document:

May
      17,
      2007

    

    Southern
      Iowa BioEnergy 

    115
      S.
      Linden Street

    Lamoni,
      IA 50140

    Attn:
      William T. Higdon

    

    Third
      Inning Solutions

    6151
      Thornton Ave., Suite 130 

    Des
      Moines, IA 50321

    Attn:
      Phil Stover

    

    Subject:
      Interim Agreement - SIBE Bio Diesel Plant in Osceola or Lamoni, Iowa

    

    Dear
      Mr.
      Higdon & Mr. Stover:

    

    It
      was a
      pleasure meeting with you and
      your
      team on
      Monday
      March 5, 2007. 

    

    Ball
      Industrial Services is excited to join the SIBE Team as your
      Engineering,
      Procurement,
      Construction (EPC)
      Contractor. As such we will be providing services to construct a 30 MGPY
      Biodiesel facility; coordinating all design, construction and commissioning
      services.

    

    The
      intent of this Interim Agreement is to establish a base line from which we
      will
      execute a definitive agreement unless sooner terminated. The Interim
      Agreement
      shall
      remain in place until the later of (a) the date the definitive agreement is
      executed, or (b) August 1, 2007.

    

    Team
      Approach

    

    As
      the
      EPC Contractor for your project, Ball Industrial Services will act as the prime
      contractor to SIBE and will directly manage other key prime contractors. Ball
      Industrial Services will utilize existing SIBE relationships with key subs
      for
      the project.

    

    Ball
      Industrial Services

    

    The
      services to be provided by Ball in connection with the Facility shall include,
      but are not limited to, the following:

    

    
      	a)  	
              Preparation
                of a proposed Guaranteed Maximum Price Agreement (GMAX Agreement)
                for the
                design, construction and start-up of the Facility, including a preliminary
                schedule.

            

    

    
      	 	 

    

    
      	b)  	
              Design,
                construct and startup the Facility in accordance with the GMAX
                Agreement.

            

    

    
      	 	 

    

    
      	c)  	
              All
                other items agreed to in the GMAX
                Agreement.

            

    

    

    Ball
      will
      not limit its assistance to the service specifically enumerated above, but
      will
      extend its services and assistance as reasonably required and requested by
      the
      Company to provide for the successful implementation of the plan of financing
      and the design, construction and startup of the Facility. (Please refer to
      Appendices A, B, C, D for more details.)

    

    6601
      Westown Parkway - Suite 240 - West Des Moines, IA 50266

    Ph:
      515.276.8788 Fax: 515.221.1840

    

    
      
        
        

      

      
         

        
          

        

      

      
        
        

      

    

    We
      will
      provide project coordination for building design, civil engineering, trade
      procurement for site, concrete, erection, carpentry and design as required
      for
      the project.

    

    In
      addition, Ball will be responsible for all coordination of technology providers,
      contracts, cash management, and schedule performance. As the controlling
      contractor, we are responsible for OSHA activities, documentation and
      implementation to ensure a safe worksite.

    

    In
      order
      to ensure communication with the SIBE, LLC Board regarding critical issues
      on
      budget and schedule, Ball Industrial Services shall supply monthly a progress
      report for use by the board and financing partners.

    

    All
      subcontracts and licenses to be entered into by Ball Industrial Services and
      Bratney Companies shall be subject to prior review and approval by
      SIBE.

    

    Ball
      Industrial and Bratney Companies shall use commercially reasonable efforts
      to
      obtain and provide to SIBE as soon as reasonably practicable the proposed
      forms of any licenses, sublicenses or similar agreements relating to technology
      to be provided by third parties (including, without limitation, Westfalia and
      CIMBRIA SKET), and shall reasonably cooperate with SIBE in negotiating such
      agreements to provide SIBE with such rights and protections as SIBE deems
      necessary or appropriate in connection with such underlying
      technology.

    

    Bratney
      Companies

    

    Bratney
      will be the technology provider for this project. They will provide the design
      process, process license, and detailed engineering services for
      the
      plant &
      process. 

    

    Bratney
      will be a subcontractor to Ball Industrial Services. Bratney will provide
      proprietary process equipment and services. Both Ball and SIBE will contract
      directly with Bratney for the license,
      design
      services
      and
      process equipment supply.

    

    Bratney
      will be responsible
      for the
      engineering,
      design,
      procurement and construction
      for all
      components of the main process plant. They will also be responsible for vessel
      fabrication & erection and system commissioning. 

    

    Ball
      Industrial
      will be
responsible
      for the
      engineering,
      design,
      procurement and construction
      for the
      components of the project which are not part of the main process plant. This
      includes the design of the process buildings, equipment supports, design of
      feedstock
      handling systems and equipment,
      storage
      and load out equipment, biodiesel
      & glycerin
      storage
      and load out;
      water
& waste
      water
      treatment, steam generation, cooling water system, chemical storage and
      handling. 

    

    Scope
      & Budget

    

    Ball
      Industrial Services will be acting as the EPC contractor for this project
and
      as
      such will be responsible
      for all
      direct
      engineering
      and subcontractors
      including
      the management
      of Bratney. We will work with Bratney, and our subcontractor base to establish
      a
      base line scope and price to produce a 30 MG PY facility. It is imperative
      that
      we accurately
      forecast
      all
      factors affecting the
      cost
      and
      timing of project completion. We are in a very dynamic marketplace and the
      currently strong demands on market
      resources
      can produce unforeseen
      costs and
      delays.

    

    Schedule

    

    Ball
      Industrial Services estimates a sixteen to eighteen month construction cycle.
      The schedule will commence when long lead time equipment has been placed on
      order. Although the SIBE estimate for ground breaking for the Osceola or Lamoni
      site is set for August 1, 2007, Ball Industrial Services will commence
      construction activities earlier if given direction from the Owner, once
      financing is in place.

    

    
      
        
        

      

      
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    Key
      Elements to Proposed Schedule:

    

    SIBE
      has
      the responsibility to obtain all required permits. Ball Industrial Services
      will
      work with SIBE to obtain all appropriate permits. The time for this activity
      may
      be a critical path item for the schedule and may require schedule adjustments
      based upon the critical timeline to procure.

    

    Ball
      Industrial Services is forecasting availability of equipment and manpower from
      key subcontractors on the project. Material shortages, labor agreements and
      SIBE
      down payments will affect and drive the overall schedule for the project. It
      is
      imperative that we establish accurate lead times for critical path items. Ball
      Industrial Services will provide monthly schedule and budget updates to
      SIBE.

    

    Contract:

    

    Ball
      Industrial Services proposes a cost plus fee Guaranteed Maximum Price contract
      as a prime contract for the SIBE
      project. 
      Except
      as otherwise directed by SIBE, all subcontracts shall be competitively bid
      as
      part of the Ball Industrial Services package. All contracts shall be reviewed
      prior to execution with SIBE. All costs shall be made available for review
      by
      the SIBE team at anytime.

    

    Interim
      Agreement:

    

    Ball
      Industrial Services and SIBE have executed this interim agreement to cover
      project management, engineering and equipment procurement costs associated
      with
      the project. The Target Price for the Project will be prepared within 8 weeks
      of
      execution and funding of this Interim Agreement.

    

    EPC
      Agreement:

    

    It
      is the
      intention of Ball Industrial Services and SIBE to execute a prime contract
      for
      EPC services with a Guaranteed Maximum Price ("GMAX").
      The
      rights and obligations of the parties with respect to the Facility will be
      set
      forth in the GMAX agreement to be executed by the parties (the "GMAX
      Agreement").
      The
      completion of the GMAX Agreement is subject to and contingent upon the parties
      reaching agreement on the terms and conditions thereof. After this interim
      agreement is executed by the Company and returned to Ball industrial
      Services
      together with the down payment, the parties will enter into good faith
      negotiations for the preparation of the GMAX Agreement. Either party may
      terminate such negotiations at any time and for any reason. If this interim
      agreement is terminated by SIBE, Ball Industrial Services will refund the down
      payment paid less expenses incurred and fee earned by Ball Industrial Services
      as a result of this interim agreement. If this interim agreement is terminated
      by Ball Industrial Services, Ball Industrial Services will refund the down
      payment paid by SIBE.

    

    Ball
      Industrial GMAX pricing shall include GMAX pricing for Ball Industrial Services
      and all subs and primes plus an agreed to project contingency. GMAX pricing
      will
      be established by the time the Project Design and Development documents are
      80%
      complete.

    

    
      
        
        

      

      
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    Fees

    

    Project
      Fee: Ball Industrial Services proposes a 10% cost of work fee on all
      subcontracts under Ball Industrial Services EPC agreement. Ball Industrial
      Services proposes a 10% cost of work fee for prime contracts managed by Ball
      Industrial Services.

    

    Shared
      Savings: Ball Industrial Services proposes a 60/40 split on all savings
      generalized by the prime contractors below the GMAX price. 60% for SIBE and
      40%
      Ball Industrial Services which will be shared pro rate with the prime
      subs.

    

    Schedule
      Bonus: Prior to the GMAX Agreement being finalized, Ball Industrial Services
      proposes developing a schedule incentive plan with SIBE. If the performance
      guarantee is achieved on or before the expiration of the eighteenth month,
      this
      incentive shall be shared pro rata with each key subcontractor to ensure
      performance. In the event the parties agree to such a schedule incentive plan,
      Ball Industrial Services will also agree to pay liquidated damages in an
      identical amount for each day after eighteen months that the project is not
      complete.

    

    General
      Liability

    

    General
      Liability fee of .60% of the cost of work shall be applied to the Ball
      Industrial Services EPC contract.

    

    Payment
      Terms: 

    

    Initial
      Down Payment:

    

    Upon
      execution of this interim agreement SIBE will provide a series of initial down
      payments to start project design. Ball Industrial Services shall make deposits
      to Bratney, and design engineers, to begin engineering. Ball Industrial Services
      will require a payment of $750,000 for preconstruction engineering, design,
      deposits and other initial project expenses. Ball Industrial Services will
      provide SIBE with a weekly accounting of any such payments and
      deposits.

    

    Subcontractor
      Retention:

    

    Ball
      Industrial Services reserves the right to contract or change subcontractors
      to
      deliver the project as required to meet the project timelines, subject to SIBE’s
      prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld.

    

    Ball
      Industrial Services

    

    The
      remaining contractors shall invoice bimonthly for work completed. SIBE shall
      pay
      all invoices in Net 15 days after receipt of invoices. Ball Industrial Services
      shall prepare an estimated draw schedule which will be reviewed and agreed
      to by
      Ball Industrial Services and SIBE.

    

    Equipment
      Down Payments

    

    There
      will be several long lead items involved with the SIBE project. They shall,
      from
      time to time, require deposits or non-refundable deposits to secure production
      slots. If such deposits are approved by SIBE, SIBE shall direct wire such
      payments directly to the contractor vendors. Ball Industrial Services shall
      track and report monthly all such deposits so SIBE can maintain accurate records
      of non-refundable deposits.

    

    Warranties
      

    

    
      
        
        

      

      
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    Mechanical
      & Process:

     

    The
      Bratney
      Companies
      and their technology provider will provide mechanical and process performance
      warranties. These will be developed prior to execution of the GMAX
      Agreement. 

    

    Workmanship:

     

    Ball
      Industrial Services will provide a one year warranty agreement for workmanship
      and materials. 

    

    SIBE
      Responsibilities

    

    
      	·  	
              Payment
                of all prime contracts as well as associated licensing and performance
                requirements.

            

    

    
      	 	 

    

    
      	·  	
              All
                site costs associated with ground acquisition and due
                diligence

            

    

    
      	 	 

    

    
      	·  	
              All
                costs associated with debt
                financing

            

    

    
      	 	 

    

    
      	·  	
              Obtaining
                state, city, or county incentives for the
                project

            

    

    
      	 	 

    

    
      	·  	
              Application,
                securing and payment of all applicable licensing and permits related
                to
                the project.

            

    

    

    This
      is
      an approved understanding and agreement between Ball Industrial Services and
      Southern Iowa Bio Energy, LLC,

    
      	 	 	 	 
	Ball Industrial Services, LLC	 	 	Southern Iowa Bio Energy, LLC
	
            	 	 	
            
	/s/Rick Ball 
              

              Rick
                Ball

            	 	 	/s/William T. Higdon 
              

              William
                T. Higdon

            
	President	 	 	President
	Date: 5-17-07	 	 	Date:
              5-17-07

    

    

    Attachments:

    

    Appendix
      A:   Engineer/Contractor
      Responsibilities

    Appendix
      B:   Owner’s
      Responsibilities

    Appendix
      C:   Ownership
      of Documents

    Appendix
      D:   Feedstock
      Risk Assessment

    

    
      
        
        

      

      
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    Appendix
      A:
      Engineer/Contractor Responsibilities

    

    Engineering
      services shall be performed under the direct supervision of Ball Industrial.
      

    

    The
      following Engineering Services shall be provided:

    

    
      	
              Project
                costing developed 

            
	 
	
              Project
                Cash Flow Projection for the project (with definition of payment
                terms)

            
	 
	
              Utility
                Requirements definition to Owner

            
	 
	
              Site
                Lay-out Plan development (with utilities, rail, roads, and building
                orientations) with Owner representatives input. (This does NOT include
                Civil Engineering for final design)

            
	 
	
              Process
                Area Lay-out. (equipment location and orientation by level in the
                structure)

            
	 
	
              Process
                Engineering Package development. (Material and Energy Balance, process
                flow sheets, index flow sheets)(utility consumption rates
                defined)

            
	 
	
              Process
                wastewater and air emissions information transferred to Owner’s
                Environmental Engineer.

            
	 
	
              Design
                detail development of Process Structure and foundations.
                

            
	 
	
              Project
                Milestone Schedule (detailed) and full Project Scope definition
                document.

            
	 
	
              Development
                of detailed Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams
                (P&ID)

            
	 
	
              Design/Build
                Construction Contract Developed. (GMAX format)

            
	 
	
              Identification
                of Long Lead Time Equipment and Procurement Plan for Westfalia, Cimbria
                and Bratney provided equipment.

            
	 
	
              Definition
                of electrical requirements and electrical design
                details.

            
	 
	
              Definition
                of ISBL and OSBL tank farm sizing recommendations to
                Owner.

            
	 
	
              Definition
                of fire prevention and detection equipment and installation
                requirements.

            
	 
	
              Development
                of control logic documents (functional descriptions), control code
                and
                control graphics for process equipment.

            
	 
	
              Design
                details of instrumentation input and output requirements. (loop drawings)
                

            
	 
	
              Definition
                of insulation requirements for piping and equipment.

            
	 
	
              Completion
                of a HAZOP review of process with owner’s representatives in
                attendance

            
	 
	
              Specification
                of all Bratney provided instruments, piping, valves, pumps and fittings.
                

            
	 
	
              Definition
                of painting requirements for piping and
                equipment.

            

    

    

    Project
      Schedule The
      developed schedule shall show the activities of the Owner and the
      Engineer/Contractor necessary to meet the Owner’s completion requirements with
      ownership designation on individual tasks.

    

    Target
      Pricing Ball
      Industrial will work with the Owner to develop the Target Price for the defined
      scope of work. This will occur within 8 weeks of execution and funding of this
      Interim Agreement. 

    

    
      
        
        

      

      
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    Appendix
      B: Owner’s
      Responsibilities

    

    The
      Owner
      shall provide to Ball Industrial all relevant information for the Project,
      including the Owner’s Program and intentions, which is an initial description of
      the Owner’s objectives, including budgetary and time criteria, space
      requirements and relationships, flexibility and expandability requirements,
      special equipment and systems, and site requirements.

    

    The
      Owner
      shall review and timely approve schedules, estimates, schematic design documents
      and other documents that are provided under this Agreement.

    

    If
      the
      Owner elects not to proceed with the Project, the Owner shall have no further
      obligation to Ball Industrial other than the payment of compensation as set
      forth in this Agreement.

    

    The
      Owner
      shall provide Ball Industrial all known information regarding site and the
      site
      attributes that are needed to complete the project scope.

    

    
      
        
        

      

      
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    Appendix
      C: Ownership
      of Documents

    

    All
      documents, work papers, plans, designs, and related work product generated
      or
      produced pursuant to this Interim Agreement shall remain the property of Ball
      Industrial and its subcontractors prior to handing-over of the completed plant
      to the Owner, subject, however, to a non-assignable license to the Owner to
      complete the proposed plant in or near Osceola or Lamoni, Iowa and to use
      such materials in connection with such plant, provided that the Owner has paid
      all amounts owing to such parties. This includes notes, photos, memorandums,
      drawings generated as part of the scope of this Interim Agreement. The ownership
      of technology specific information and/or information regarding the Connemann
      Process Patent will remain in ownership by the Bratney Companies and Westfalia
      in the event the project is stopped during or after the duration of this work
      phase.

    

    
      
        
        

      

      
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    Appendix
      D: Feedstock
      Risk Assessment

    

    If,
      during the completion of work outlined in this agreement, the feedstock plan
      for
      the facility dictates other than soy or palm oil to be used, a Feedstock Risk
      Assessment activity will be completed as soon as possible under the direction
      of
      Ball Industrial / Bratney. This assessment will be completed as an expense
      to
      the Owner. This step is being dictated due to the influx of potential feedstock
      for Biodiesel production that may highly variable in quality.

    

    The
      Owner
      will be asked to provide liquid samples of all feedstock types planned other
      than soybean or palm oil. These samples must be considered representative and
      “typical” of the supply that will eventually be resourced to supply the
      operating Biodiesel facility.

    

    Ball
      Industrial / Bratney will engage a third party testing laboratory to analyze
      these materials in detail. Properties such as wax content, free fatty acid
      content, phosphorous content, sulfur content, moisture level, unsaponifiables
      and other impurities will be measured.

    

    Ball
      Industrial / Bratney will coordinate a review session of the test results with
      the Owner and the Owner’s representative. Cimbria/SKET and Westfalia
      representatives will be involved in the data review also.

    

    The
      test
      results will be reviewed and if concerns are raised regarding the viability
      of
      any feedstock to successfully produce in-specification Biodiesel using the
      Connemann Diesel process, any of several next steps may be completed. For
      example:

    

    
      	
              ·  
                

            	
              Additional
                testing

            

      	 	 

    

    
      	
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              Repeat
                testing

            

      	 	 

    

    
      	
              ·  
                

            	
              Pilot
                scale testing to produce Biodiesel for analysis and
                review

            

      	 	 

    

    
      	
              ·  
                

            	
              Same
                or additional testing by another
                lab

            

    

    

    These
      additional steps will be made at Owner’s expense. Additionally, technical
      adjustments may be possible to the processing steps and/or conditions of
      processing to mitigate the concerns and should be considered.

    

    If
      concerns persist regarding the feedstock’s viability, Ball Industrial / Bratney
      will discuss options such as removal of the feedstock from consideration in
      the
      supply of materials and from the project scope or in a worst case, cancellation
      of the project.

    

    If
      no
      concerns exist, the work outlined under this agreement will continue as per
      planned content and schedule.

    

    
      
        
        

      

      
        9RISK
      MANAGEMENT AND FEEDSTOCK AGENCY AGREEMENT

    

    THIS
      AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”),
      is
      made and entered into this 31
      day
      of
May
      ,
      2007,
      by and among Southern Iowa BioEnergy, LLC (“Client”),
      an
      Iowa limited liability company with its principal office located at 115 S.
      Linden St., Lamoni, IA 50140, and FCSTONE, LLC (“FCStone”),
      an
      Iowa limited liability company with its principal office located at 2829 Westown
      Parkway, Suite 100, West Des Moines, Iowa, 50266.

    

    RECITALS

    

    WHEREAS,
      Client
      is developing, or has developed, a biodiesel fuel production facility located
      near Osceola, Iowa (the “Plant”)
      that
      will produce several products, including biodiesel, using bulk vegetable oil,
      tallow, or other suitable feedstock, or crude feedstock, if Client develops
      pretreatment capability allowing crude feedstocks to be utilized at the plant
      (“Feedstock”)
      as its
      feedstock; and

    

    WHEREAS,
      FCStone
      is in the business of acting as a purchasing agent and providing marketing,
      risk
      management, and related services pertaining to commodities.

    

    NOW,
      THEREFORE,
      in
      consideration of the premises and other good and valuable consideration, the
      receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as
      follows:

    

    1. Scope
      of Services.
      FCStone
      shall provide the Feedstock risk management, purchasing agency, and related
      services as described in Exhibit A and incorporated herein, under terms and
      conditions as hereinafter further provided. 

    

    2. Risk
      Management Services by FCStone. FCStone
      shall, during the term hereof, provide consulting
      services to Client in the implementation of a risk management program
      for Client.
      The
      services to be provided by FCStone are set forth in the portions of Exhibit
      A
      attached hereto which refer to FCStone. In connection therewith, the parties
      may
      agree to enter into certain hedging or other futures agreements and transactions
      from time to time.
      In such
      event
      all
      costs of such hedging, including margin calls and commissions, shall be the
      responsibility of Client. All such futures or contracts shall be executed on
      behalf of, and transacted in the name of, Client upon specific approval and
      direction by a Client Representative. All such transactions shall be subject
      to,
      and governed by, the applicable account agreements
      between
      Client and FCStone or other applicable party. Transaction fees, commissions,
      and
      other charges shall be paid by Client as agreed from time to time and shall
      be
      in addition to the FCStone Service Fee set forth in Section 5.

    

    3. Feedstock
      Purchasing Agent Services by FCStone. FCStone
      shall
act
      as
      Client’s exclusive purchasing agent for Feedstock, except as provided in Section
      6(e) herein. FCStone’s authority as purchasing agent shall be limited to
      solicitation of new supply relationships for Client and the solicitation of
      supply proposals, including proposed individual supply contracts for immediate
      or future delivery for acceptance by Client after a new supply relationship
      has
      been established. FCStone shall have no authority to bind client to any contract
      with any provider of Feedstock except to the extent Client accepts a proposed
      contract as provided in Section 6 herein. 

     

    
      
        
        

      

      
        
        

        
          

        

      

      
        
        

      

    

    

    4. Delivery
      Agent Services by FCStone.
      FCStone
      shall act as Client's exclusive delivery agent for Feedstock, except as
      otherwise provided by this Agreement. FCStone’s responsibility under this
      Agreement shall be limited to arranging for, but not actually performing,
      transportation of Feedstock. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Client, upon proper
      notice to FCStone, may arrange for delivery of Feedstock.

     

    5. Fees.
      Client
      shall pay FCStone a service fee for its services (the “FCStone
      Service Fee”),
      to be
      determined as follows:

    

    (a) Beginning
      on the date the plant is operational (the “Operational
      Date”),
      the
      FCStone Service Fee shall be Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($450,000)
      per
      year, which is one and one-half of a cent
      ($0.015)
      per
      gallon of the anticipated annual Plant nameplate capacity of thirty million
      (30,000,000) gallons per year, payable
      in advance in equal monthly installments of Thirty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred
      Dollars ($37,500) per month, due on the first day of each month after the
      Operational Date.

    

    (b) The
      FCStone Service Fee shall be adjusted if the actual Plant nameplate capacity
      is
      more or less than that stated above, but shall not be less than Three Hundred
      Thirty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars per annum ($337,500) in any event.
      

    

    (c) In
      addition to such fees, as noted in Section 2, Client shall also pay
      any
transaction
      commissions, fees, services charges or other charges arising from options,
      futures or other risk management transactions executed through FCStone, its
      affiliates, or others in accordance with their applicable schedules of
      rates.
      

    

    (d) FCStone
      shall, if requested by Client, grant a partial abatement of up to 25% of the
      FCStone Service Fee for any period of time that the production of the Plant
      shall be suspended or substantially reduced due to: (i) force majeure events
      other than lack of available market supply of Feedstock; or (ii) Plant casualty
      or other extraordinary cause; or (iii) due to scheduled maintenance of the
      Plant. The amount of any abatement shall be determined by FCStone in its sole
      discretion after taking into account relevant factors pertaining to the fairness
      of the FCStone Service Fee, including services continuing to be provided and
      FCStone’s direct and indirect costs that continue to be incurred or that are
      avoided.

    

    6. Feedstock
      Agency Terms. Feedstock purchasing
      services by FCStone shall be provided
      in accordance with Exhibit A and the following terms:

    

    (a) Sources
      of Supply.
      FCStone
      shall solicit sources of supply for Client as required to provide for Client’s
      requirements of Feedstock
      under prevailing market conditions,
      and for
      this purpose may deliver appropriate documents to Feedstock suppliers for
      execution and submission to Client. Client may, in its sole discretion, accept
      or reject any proposed supplier. If Client accepts a supplier it will notify
      FCStone that such supplier is authorized to enter into supply contracts with
      Client.

     

    
      
        
        

      

      
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    (b) Transactions.
      After
      Client has notified FCStone that it has accepted a proposed supplier
      (“Supplier”),
      and
      until such time as Client notifies FCStone that it desires to terminate such
      Supplier’s relationship, FCStone may solicit transactions between Client and the
      Supplier. All such transactions shall be solicited at such rates and terms
      between Client and the Supplier as Client shall from time to time authorize.
      If
      a Supplier desires to contract for delivery of Feedstock
      to
      Client, FCStone shall immediately issue agency advice thereof to Client, and
      if
      Client decides to accept such contract Client shall send a confirmation to
      FCStone and the Supplier. All transaction shall be documented under forms
      consistent with the Trade Rules of the National Oilseed Processors Association
      to the extent applicable, or such other industry standards as may be
      applicable.

     

    (c) FCStone
      Purchasing Agent Responsibilities. 

     

    (1) FCStone
      shall introduce each Supplier to Client on a basis which fully discloses that
      FCStone is a purchasing agent and that Client is the principal in transactions
      with the Supplier. FCStone shall obtain and verify new Supplier account
      documentation and initially approve each Supplier before submitting new Supplier
      documentation to Client.

     

    (2) FCStone
      shall propose contracts with Suppliers to Client in quantities and on such
      terms, including but not limited to, cash forward contracts, as FCStone shall
      determine are needed to satisfy Client’s requirements of Feedstock
      on a cost effective basis, after taking into account prevailing market
      conditions and circumstances of supply and demand.

     

    (3) FCStone
      shall be responsible for review of all proposed transactions and contracts
      before submission to Client for acceptance.

     

    (d) Client
      Responsibilities.

     

    (1) Client
      will be solely responsible as principal for all contracts with each Supplier
      for
      delivery of Feedstock
      and shall
      fully perform such contracts according to their terms. 

     

    (2) Client
      shall timely review all proposed contract with Suppliers and shall promptly
      notify FCStone of acceptance or rejection thereof.

     

    (3) Client
      shall be responsible for examination of Feedstock
      and related testing and delivery documents as provided by Supplier
      to
      Client.

     

    (4) Client
      shall timely accept or reject each delivery of Feedstock
      under
      the
      terms of each contract.

     

    (e) Failure
      of Supply.
      FCStone
      shall use reasonable efforts to obtain an adequate and timely supply of
Feedstock
      for Client’s requirements at prices consistent with prevailing market
      conditions, but shall have no liability or responsibility for the inability
      to
      obtain supplies due to market conditions. The inability to obtain feedstock
      shall not abate or reduce the service fee to FCStone hereunder. Notwithstanding
      the foregoing, in the event FCStone is unable to meet Client's requirements
      for
      Feedstock, Client shall be entitled to obtain feedstock from third parties.
      

     

    
      
        
        

      

      
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    (f) Exchange
      of Data.
      Client
      and FCStone agree that each will supply the other party with all appropriate
      data in its possession pertinent to the proper performance and supervision
      of
      any functions or responsibilities undertaken pursuant to this
      Agreement.

     

    7. Delivery
      Agency Terms.

    

    (a) FCStone
      Responsibilities.

    

    (i) FCStone
      shall use reasonable efforts to arrange for delivery of Feedstock as set forth
      in an order confirmation through the selection of a duly authorized common
      carrier. Such common carrier shall be Client’s agent and FCStone shall not be
      liable for (i) any delay, loss or damage in shipment, or (ii) bodily injury
      or
      property damage claims asserted by third parties against the common carrier
      and/or Client. The parties understand and agree that FCStone makes no express
      or
      implied warranties or guarantees concerning delivery time or the locating of
      a
      common carrier to provide the delivery services requested by
      Client.

    

    (b) Client
      Responsibilities.

    

    (i) Client
      shall give FCStone 5 days written notices before each shipment of Feedstock
      is
      required. Client shall be responsible for timely and accurate delivery
      instructions and description of Feedstock, including any special handling
      instructions, for any shipment.

    

    (ii) Client
      shall enter into contracts with common carriers for delivery of Feedstock.
      Common carriers shall invoice and collect freight charges from
      Client.

    

    (iii) Client
      shall ensure that any common carrier with which it contracts for delivery of
      Feedstock has cargo insurance in the minimum amount required by law on all
      shipments.

    

    (c) Miscellaneous.

    

    (i) The
      parties understand and agree that FCStone functions as an independent entity,
      and not as a carrier, in selling, negotiating, providing and arranging for
      transportation for compensation.

    

    (ii) In
      the
      event of a Feedstock shortage resulting from market conditions, FCStone may
      allocate delivery of available Feedstock among Client and its other customers
      in
      such manner as it deems best in its reasonable discretion.

     

    
      
        
        

      

      
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    Notwithstanding
      the foregoing, in the event FCStone is unable to meet Client’s delivery
      requirements for Feedstock, Client shall be entitled to obtain delivery
      arrangement services for Feedstock from third parties.

    

    (iii) Client
      agrees it shall not have any right to set off compensation due FCStone against
      any amount in dispute with common carriers.

    

    8. Provisions
      Applicable to FCStone Risk Management Services.

    

    (a) Client
      represents and warrants that all risk management positions undertaken by Client
      will be bona fide hedge positions entered solely for its own account for the
      purpose of hedging against price risks associated with the Client's
      operations and not for the purpose of pooling with, or pass-through to, any
      other party. Client further represents and warrants that it has fully and
      accurately disclosed to FCStone, and will during the term continue to so
      disclose, the assets, liabilities and business requirements for which it seeks
      to hedge.  

    

    (b) FCStone
      shall give risk management and hedging advice to Client,
      but all
      decisions on risk management and hedging strategy will be made by Client.
      All
      hedging positions will be the responsibility of Client,
      in
Client's
      account with FCStone or other FCStone affiliates. 

    

    (c) FCStone
      assumes no responsibility for the completion or performance of any contracts
      between Client and any Supplier or other third party, and Client agrees that
      it
      shall not bring any action or make any claim against FCStone based on any act,
      omission, or claim of any of any Supplier or other third party.

    

    (d) To
      the
      extent FCStone provides services relating to accounting systems, sole
      responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of Client's
      books
      and financial statements shall remain with Client.
      FCStone
      shall not be deemed to attest in any way to the accuracy of such books and
      financial statements. FCStone assumes no responsibility for tax advice, tax
      planning, tax returns, or tax reporting.

    

    (e) Client understands,
      approves, authorizes, and agrees that FCStone as an advisor may recommend that
      Client
      enter
      into transactions where FCStone will act as an agent or futures commission
      merchant or where Client
      may
      enter
      into transactions with one or more companies which are under common ownership
      or
      control with FCStone, including, but not limited to, FCStone Trading, LLC,
      with
      respect to over-the-counter swaps and options. Client further understands that
      FCStone’s affiliate, FCStone Trading, LLC, acts as a principal in
      over-the-counter swaps and options and in that connection FCStone Trading,
      LLC
      may charge a markup above its cost of offsetting positions with its
      counterparties. As an advisor, FCStone may recommend such positions to Client
      where FCStone Trading, LLC acts as principal counterparty. FCStone may also
      participate on Client's
      behalf
      in negotiations with one or more elevators which are shareholders of FCStone
      Group, Inc. FCStone or its affiliates may have long or short positions as a
      principal which are opposite to hedge positions recommended to Client. Client
      understands and agrees that such transactions may occur notwithstanding any
      actual or apparent conflict of interest that may arise from FCStone recommending
      specific transactions with its affiliates and Client waives any claims arising
      solely from such actual or apparent conflict of interest. 

     

    
      
        
        

      

      
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    9. Authorized
      Representatives.

    

    (a) Client
      shall designate one or more representatives in writing by execution and delivery
      of a designation in the form of Exhibit B-1 attached hereto who shall be
      authorized and directed to make purchasing, delivery, and risk management
      decisions for Client
      (the “Client
      Representatives”).
      All
      directions, transactions and authorizations given by such representative to
      FCStone shall be binding upon Client.
      FCStone
      shall be entitled to rely on the authorization of such persons until it receives
      written notification from Client
      that
      such authorization has been revoked. 

    

     (b) FCStone
      shall designate one or more representatives in writing by execution and delivery
      of a designation in the forms of Exhibit B-2 attached hereto who shall be
      authorized and directed to make decisions under this Agreement for
      FCStone
      (the
“FCStone
      Representatives”).
      All
      directions, transactions, and authorizations given by such representative(s)
      to
      Client shall be binding upon FCStone.
      Client
      shall be
      entitled to rely on the authorization of such persons until it receives written
      notification from FCStone that such authorization has been revoked.

    

    10. Allocation
      of Other Responsibilities.

    

    (a) The
      parties agree to cooperate in good faith to establish and administer a program
      whereby Client’s need for Feedstock as an input to the Plant are efficiently
      satisfied and the risks thereof, together with commodity price risks for Plant
      outputs, are appropriately managed.

    

    (b) Client
      shall be responsible to keep FCStone informed at all times of its anticipated
      requirements as soon as such requirements are known and shall, at a minimum,
      provide all available information respecting its Feedstock inventories on hand
      at the Plant and actual and anticipated Plant Feedstock usage rates.
Client
      shall notify FCStone immediately of any disruptions or anticipated disruptions
      in the operation of the Plant. Upon receipt of any such notice FCStone shall
      undertake reasonable efforts to mitigate freight, demurrage, and other expenses
      caused by Plant disruptions, but Client shall continue to be responsible in
      full
      for all costs that are not so avoided.

     

    (c) Client
      shall be solely responsible for any
      risk
      management transactions with respect to its costs of Feedstock, including,
      but
      not limited to, any cash forward contract program or hedging with respect to
      the
      costs of its Feedstock requirements. 

     

    11. Public
      Disclosure.
      Any
      public announcements concerning the transaction(s) contemplated by this
      Agreement shall be approved in advance by all parties, except for disclosures
      required by law, including any disclosures necessary to comply with certain
      statutory and regulatory requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission
      and state securities regulators. In the case of disclosures required by law,
      the
      disclosing party shall provide a copy of the disclosure to the other party
      prior
      to its public release. The parties each consent to any disclosure for
      registration of securities, or as otherwise required by law. Financial details
      contained in this Agreement shall be deleted prior to any required public filing
      to the extent allowed by the law or regulations governing such
      filing.

     

    
      
        
        

      

      
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    12. Licenses,
      Bonds, and Insurance.
      Unless
      otherwise agreed by the parties in writing, Client
      and FCStone agree to maintain in full force and effect during the term of this
      Agreement, at its sole cost, all necessary state and federal licenses, bonds,
      and insurance which are required for the conduct of its business in accordance
      with applicable state or federal laws and regulations. 

    

    13. Limitation
      of Liability.
      EACH
      PARTY UNDERSTANDS THAT NO PARTY MAKES ANY GUARANTEE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, TO
      ANY
      OTHER OF PROFIT, OR OF ANY PARTICULAR ECONOMIC RESULTS FROM TRANSACTIONS
      HEREUNDER. IN NO EVENT SHALL ANY PARTY BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, COLLATERAL,
      INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR ANY ACT OR OMISSION COMING WITHIN
      THE
      SCOPE OF THIS AGREEMENT, OR FOR BREACH OF ANY OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS
      AGREEMENT, EVEN IF IT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
      SUCH
      EXCLUDED DAMAGES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF GOOD WILL, LOSS OF
      PROFITS, LOSS OF USE, AND INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS. 

    

    14. Legal
      Disclaimer.
      Each
      party understands that the other party makes no warranty respecting legal or
      regulatory requirements and risks. Each party shall obtain such legal and
      regulatory advice from third parties as it may deem necessary respecting the
      applicability of legal and regulatory requirements applicable to its own
      business.

    

    15. Indemnity
      and Attorney Fees.

    

    (a) Client
      agrees to indemnify FCStone
      and its brokers, directors, officers, agents, and employees and hold them
      harmless from and against any claims,
      demands, liability, or expense, including attorney’s fees and other litigation
      expenses, arising out of illegal acts, intentionally wrongful acts, or negligent
      acts or omissions by Client or its agents, officers, directors, and
      employees.

    

     (b) FCStone
      agrees to indemnify Client and its brokers, directors, officers, agents, and
      employees and hold them harmless from and against any claims, demands,
      liability, or expense, including attorney’s fees and other litigation expenses,
      arising out of illegal acts, intentionally wrongful acts, or negligent acts
      or
      omissions by FCStone or its agents, officers, directors, and
      employees.

    

    (c) The
      parties agree that the prevailing parties in any litigation or arbitration
      between the parties and related to this agreement shall be entitled to collect
      its costs, expenses, and reasonable attorney’s fees from the other
      party.

     

    
      
        
        

      

      
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    16. Nature
      of Relationship.
      FCStone
      is an independent contractor providing services to Client.
      No
      employment relationship, partnership, or joint venture is intended, nor shall
      any such relationship be deemed created hereby. Each party shall be solely
      and
      exclusively responsible for its own expenses and costs of performance.
This
      agreement is not intended to, and does not, create or give rise to any fiduciary
      duty on the part of any party to any other.

     

    17. Notices. Any
      notices permitted or required hereunder shall be in writing, signed by a duly
      authorized officer of the party giving such notice, and shall either be hand
      delivered, sent by recognized overnight delivery service, or mailed to the
      designated representatives of the other parties. If mailed, notice shall be
      sent
      by certified, first-class, return receipt requested mail to the address shown
      above, or any other address subsequently specified by notice from one party
      to
      the other. All notices and other communications hereunder shall be deemed given
      upon the earlier of (i) delivery thereof if by hand, or (ii) upon receipt if
      sent by mail (registered or certified, postage prepaid, return receipt
      requested), or (iii) on the next business day after deposit if sent by a
      recognized overnight delivery service to the address shown above, or any other
      address subsequently specified by notice from one party to the
      others.

    

    18.  Authority.
      Each
      party represents
      that it has all requisite authority to enter into this Agreement under
      applicable federal or state laws, rules and regulations, and under its
      applicable organization documents, and that this Agreement has been duly
      authorized by all required company action.

    

    19. Term
      and Termination.

    

    (a) The
      initial term of this Agreement and the obligations of the parties hereunder
      shall commence on the Effective Date (as hereinafter defined), and shall
      continue for a term of three
      (3)
years
      thereafter.
      Thereafter, the term of this Agreement shall be automatically extended for
      an
      unlimited number of successive one year terms on each anniversary date of the
      Effective Date, unless any party shall give written notice of non-renewal to
      the
      other parties not less than ninety (90) days prior to such anniversary date.
      For
      the purposes of this Agreement, “Effective
      Date”
means
      the
      date
      when Client gives notice to FCStone that it requires its first delivery of
      Feedstock in connection with the commencement of operations at the Plant.
Such
      notice shall be given not less than ninety (90) days, nor more than one hundred
      and eighty (180) days before the first date of expected delivery of Feedstock
      hereunder. This Agreement shall automatically terminate if a notice is not
      given
      hereunder to establish an Effective Date within twenty-four (24) months of
      the
      date of this Agreement as set forth above.

    

    (b) The
      parties may extend or shorten the term of this Agreement at any time by
      modification agreement executed by both parties in writing.

    

    (c) If
      Client
      shall at any time fail to make payment when due of any sum owing to FCStone
      under this Agreement, then FCStone may suspend performance under this Agreement
      without terminating this Agreement, until payment in full of all sums due is
      made. If
      FCStone elects,
      it may also give notice of termination as provided in Section 19(d) for such
      cause. 

     

    
      
        
        

      

      
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    (d) This
      Agreement may be terminated by Client in the event of material breach of any
      of
      the material terms hereof by FCStone, by written notice specifying the breach,
      which notice shall be effective ninety (90)
      days
      after it is given unless the receiving party cures the breach within such time.
      Any failure or inability of FCStone to meet Client’s requirements for Feedstock
      (whether due to a force majeure event or otherwise) that continues for a period
      of ninety (90) consecutive days or more shall constitute a material breach
      of
      this Agreement. Any failure or inability of FCStone to provide delivery
      arrangement services for Feedstock that continue for a period of ninety (90)
      consecutive days or more shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement.
      This Agreement may be terminated by FCStone in the event of material breach
      of
      any of the material terms hereof by Client, by written notice specifying the
      breach, which notice shall be effective ninety (90) days after it is given
      unless the receiving party cures the breach within such time. 

    

    (e) In
      the
      event any party (the “non-performing
      party”)
      shall
      (i) file a petition or otherwise commence or authorize the commencement of
      a
      proceeding or case under any bankruptcy, reorganization, or similar law for
      the
      protection of creditors or have any such petition filed or proceeding commenced
      against it, (ii) otherwise become bankrupt or insolvent, (iii) be unable to
      pay
      its debts as they fall due, then any other party (the “performing
      party”)
      shall
      have the right immediately and thereafter as long as the event of default
      continues to terminate this Agreement by notice in writing to the non-performing
      party. The performing party’s rights under this provision shall be in addition
      to, and not in limitation or exclusion of, any other rights which the performing
      party may have (whether by agreement, operation of law or otherwise), including
      any right and remedies under the Uniform Commercial Code. The non-performing
      party shall indemnify and hold the performing party and its affiliates harmless
      from all losses, damages, costs, and expenses including reasonable attorney’s
      fees, incurred in connection with an event of default, termination, or exercise
      of any remedies hereunder. 

    

    (f) In
      addition to any other method of terminating this Agreement, any
      party
      may unilaterally terminate this Agreement at any time if such termination shall
      be required by any regulatory authority, and such termination shall be effective
      on the thirtieth (30th)
      day
      following the giving of notice of intent to terminate.

    

    20. Amendment.
      This
      Agreement may be amended, modified, or supplemented only by prior mutual
      agreement, confirmed in writing and signed by the parties.

    

    21. Force
      Majeure.
      No party
      shall be liable for any failure or delay in performance of its obligations
      hereunder, other than a payment obligation, when such failure or delay is caused
      by or results from an event beyond its reasonable control, such as Acts of
      God
      or the public enemy, acts or demands of any government or governmental agency
      having jurisdiction, strikes, lockouts, labor disturbances, equipment
      malfunction or breakdown, fires, floods, and accidents or other unforeseeable
      causes; provided, however, that during such period of time as a force majeure
      event is causing FCStone to fail or delay in the performance of its obligations
      hereunder, Client shall have the right to contract with other third parties
      to
      provide such services. 

     

    
      
        
        

      

      
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    22. Waiver.
      Any
      failure of FCStone or Client to comply with any obligation, covenant, agreement,
      or condition contained herein may be waived in writing by FCStone or Client,
      as
      the case may be, but such waiver or failure to insist upon strict compliance
      with such obligation, covenant, agreement, or condition shall not operate as
      a
      waiver of, or estoppel with respect to, any other failure.

    

    23. Confidentiality.

    

    (a) As
      used
      in this Agreement, “Confidential
      Information”
means
      any information, technical data, or know-how (including, but not limited to,
      information relating to research, products, software, services, development,
      inventions, processes, engineering, marketing, techniques, customers, pricing,
      internal procedures, business and marketing plans or strategies, finances,
      employees and business opportunities) disclosed by one party to the other in
      any
      form whatsoever (including, but not limited to, in writing, in machine readable
      or other tangible form, orally or visually): (i) that has been marked as
      confidential; (ii) the confidential nature of which has been made known by
      the
      disclosing party to the recipient, in writing or orally, and if orally, with
      specific written notification to the recipient of such oral disclosure within
      three days thereafter; or (iii) that due to its character, nature, or method
      of
      transmittal, a reasonable person under like circumstances would treat as
      confidential. The parties each agree to keep in confidence and prevent
      disclosure to any person outside its respective organization, or any person
      within its organization not having a reasonable need to know, all Confidential
      Information.

    

    (b) Information
      shall not be deemed to be Confidential Information to the extent that it is:
      (i)
      in the public domain at the time of disclosure or is subsequently made available
      by the disclosing party to the general public without restriction; (ii) known
      to
      the receiving party at the time of disclosure without restrictions on its
      use
      or
      independently developed by the receiving party
      and
      there
      is adequate documentation to demonstrate either condition; or (iii) used or
      disclosed with the prior written approval of the disclosing party.

    

    (c) The
      receiving party may disclose the other party’s Confidential Information pursuant
      to a statutory or regulatory requirement or a court order; provided, however,
      that (i) the receiving party will notify the other party of the obligation
      to
      make such disclosure in advance of the disclosure in order that the other party
      will have reasonable opportunity to object to such disclosure; and (ii) the
      receiving party requests confidential treatment of such disclosed Confidential
      Information.

    

    (d) The
      receiving party’s obligations under this Agreement with respect to Confidential
      Information that it has received shall continue for a period of five years
      after
      the expiration or termination of this Agreement.

    

    (e) Nothing
      in this Agreement is intended to restrict or prevent Client from disclosing
      the
      terms hereof to credit analysts, rating agencies, bond insurers, and prospective
      lenders and investors in connection with the financing or refinancing of the
      Plant.

     

    
      
        
        

      

      
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    24. Validity.
      Whenever
      possible, each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such manner
      as to be effective and valid under applicable law. In case any one or more
      of
      the provisions contained herein shall, for any reason, be held to be invalid,
      illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such provision shall be ineffective
      to
      the extent, but only to the extent, of such invalidity, illegality, or
      unenforceability without invalidating the remainder of such invalid, illegal,
      or
      unenforceable provision or provisions or any other provisions hereof, unless
      such a construction would be unreasonable.

    

    25. Governing
      Law.
      This
      Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of
      the
      State of Iowa without
      regard to the conflicts-of-laws rules thereof.

    

    26. Counterparts.
      This
      Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall
      be
      deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the
      same
      agreement, and shall become binding when one or more counterparts have been
      signed by each of the parties and delivered to FCStone and Client.

     

    27. Entire
      Agreement.
      This
      Agreement and any written customer account agreement between the parties embody
      the entire agreement and understanding of the parties with respect to the
      subject matter contained herein. There are no other agreements, representations,
      warranties, or covenants other than those expressly set forth, or referred
      to,
      herein. This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and understandings among
      the parties with respect to such subject matter.

    

    28. Assignment.
      This
      Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and
      the
      successors and assigns of the entire business and goodwill of FCStone or Client.
      No party may assign this Agreement without the express consent of the other
      parties except that (i) no such consent shall be required in connection with
      a
      sale, merger, or any acquisition of the entire business of any party; (ii)
      Client expressly consents that FCStone may assign to any other majority owned
      subsidiary of FCStone Group, Inc.; and (iii) FCStone expressly consents that
      Client’s rights and other interests hereunder may be pledged or assigned as
      security in connection with the financing or refinancing of the
      Plant.

     

    29. NOPA
      Trade Rules to Apply.
      Except
      as otherwise expressly provided herein, this Agreement and all contracts and
      confirmations for
      delivery of soybean oil feedstock shall be subject to the Trade Rules of the
      National Oilseed Processors Association. With respect to feedstock other than
      soybean oil feedstock, this Agreement and all contracts and confirmation for
      delivery of such feedstock shall be subject to industry standards applicable
      to
      such feedstock.

    

    30. Arbitration.
      Except
      for disputes arising out of futures or other customer accounts with FCStone,
      which shall be exclusively governed by the relevant dispute resolution
      provisions of the customer account agreements, the parties agree that the sole
      remedy for resolution of any and all other disagreements or disputes arising
      under this Agreement including, but not limited to, any statutory or tort claims
      arising from the relationship of the parties, shall be through arbitration
      proceedings as provided under the NOPA Trade Rules, or to the extent that the
      dispute concerns feedstock other than soy bean oil feedstock, through
      arbitration under the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration
      Association. Any decision and award determined through such arbitration shall
      be
      final and binding upon the parties. Judgment upon the arbitration award may
      be
      entered and enforced in any court having jurisdiction thereof. The parties
      agree
      that any arbitration conducted hereunder shall be governed by the Federal
      Arbitration Act, 9 United States Code §§ 1-16, as now existing or hereinafter
      amended. 

     

    
      
        
        

      

      
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    IN
      WITNESS WHEREOF,
      the
      parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written
      above.

     

    
      	
               FCSTONE,
                LLC

            	 	 	 SOUTHERN
              IOWA BIOENERGY
	 	 	 	 
	
               By: /s/
                Nathan Burk

              
                

              

              Title:
VP,
                Renewable Fuels Group

            	 	 	
               By:
                /s/
                William T. Higdon

              
                

              

              
                Title:
                  President

              

            

    

     

    
      
        
        

      

      
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    EXHIBIT
      A

    

    I.
      FEEDSTOCK PURCHASING AGENCY SERVICES

     

    FCStone
      shall provide purchasing agency services to Client. Such services shall include,
      but not be limited to:

    

    
      	
            	·	
              Cash
                oil feedstock market intelligence.

            

      	 	 	 

    

    
      	
            	·	
              Weekly
                market recaps.

            

      	 	 	 

    

    
      	
            	·	
              Price
                trends and market research.

            

      	 	 	 

    

    
      	
            	·	
              Seeking
                competitive quotes from multiple
                suppliers.

            

      	 	 	 

    

    
      	
            	·	
              Purchasing
                advice and consultation.

            

      	 	 	 

    

    
      	
            	·	
              Negotiations
                with feedstock suppliers on Client’s
                behalf.

            

      	 	 	 

    

    
      	
            	·	
              Logistics
                advice and consultation.

            

    

     

    II.
      FEEDSTOCK PRICE-RISK MANAGEMENT

    

    FCStone
      shall provide risk management services to Client. Such services shall include,
      but not be limited to: 

     

    
      	 	
              ·

            	
              Market
                Reports.

            

    

    
      	 	 	 

    

    
      	 	
              ·

            	
              Basis
                and futures price analyses and
                information.

            

      	 	 	 

    

    
      	 	
              ·

            	
              Management
                and futures position reports, including real time
                reports.

            

      	 	 	 

    

    
      	 	
              ·

            	
              Feedstock
                price-risk management tools, including HTA, Max Price, Max-Min and
                Automated Pricing Tools.

            

      	 	 	 

    

    
      	 	
              ·

            	
              Cash
                market surveillance and analysis to ensure that Client is paying
                the
                lowest possible rates.

            

    

    

    III.
      FEEDSTOCK MANAGEMENT CONSULTING

    

    FCStone
      shall provide management reports, input on availability and price, competitive
      market information and analysis, and other Feedstock market information,
      analysis, and evaluation as is necessary and as is requested by Client to
      contribute to the optimum efficiency and profitability of the Plant. Such
      services shall include, but are not limited to,
      Feedstock quality management,
      accounting and systems policy consulting, inbound
      premium and discount consultation, Feedstock
      supply management,
      summary
      annual agency reporting, and Feedstock
      market management education.

    

    In
      particular, FCStone will provide the following services, as requested and as
      applicable, based on sound risk management principles, using FCStone's basis
      trading experience together with the futures and options markets, as well as
      the
      over the counter market where applicable, to reduce Client's exposure to
      commodity price changes. 

     

    
      	
              A.

            	
              General
                Scope. FCStone will generally provide advice, assistance, and risk
                management with respect to Client's physical commodity procurement,
                as
                well as risk management with respect to Client’s marketing needs. Services
                by FCStone will be provided as requested by Client and as applicable
                to
                Client’s operation.

            

    

     

    
      
        
        

      

      
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      	B.	
              Consulting
                Services and Program:

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              1.

            	
              Risk
                management review. A review of Client’s operations, procurement
                procedures, and input requirements has been or will be prepared to
                the
                extent requested by the Client. This will be used to provide a baseline
                on
                which to build the marketing, merchandising, and procurement program.
                This
                review will also be used to understand strengths, weaknesses, market
                share, operational costs, and overhead. The review also considers
                local
                seasonal cycles, transportation options, and customer preferences.
                

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              2.

            	
              Risk
                management plan development. With the operational and historical
                review in
                place, a risk management plan will be assembled to optimize the profit
                opportunities and minimize the financial risks associated with the
                present
                business operation, including the procurement and merchandising functions.
                The risk management plan will include historical basis analysis for
                both
                inputs and finished products as requested. Specific recommendations
                regarding purchasing of inputs will be addressed as well as strategies
                to
                lock in margins on production. Projections on profitability will
                be made
                based on anticipated volumes and historical analysis. Utilization
                of both
                exchange traded risk management products and over the counter tools
                will
                be addressed.

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              3.

            	
              Plan
                overview, monthly activity, position, and financial analysis. Upon
                completion of the risk management plan it will be submitted for approval
                by management of both parties. Once approved, the plan will be initiated
                and each activity and position tracked for its impact and success.
                Reports
                will present in detail the results of all hedged transactions and
                the
                results of those strategies. This analysis will be completed on a
                monthly
                basis, accumulated on a year to date basis, and assembled into a
                year-end
                summary.

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              4.

            	
              Accountability.
                Hedge records will be provided to track each trade, measuring each
                activity for its impact and overall success of the program. Position
                statements are available at any time on an ongoing basis.
                

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              5.

            	
              Risk
                management programs for energy products and other inputs. Strategies
                to
                lock in energy costs are available and will be evaluated in both
                exchange-traded products and over the counter instruments. Similar
                analysis for other budgeted items will be made where applicable and
                available. 

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              6.

            	
              Customer
                program. A number of alternative services may be available for Client’s
                customers. Outlook meetings regarding current markets will be available
                annually. In addition, assistance in providing commodity futures
                brokerage
                services for Client’s customers’ trading positions may be available for
                consideration.

            

    

     

    
      
        
        

      

      
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              C.

            	
              Internal
                Risk Management Procedures. While the preparation of the following
                procedures and policies are strictly the responsibility of the Client’s
                management and Board, FCStone shall assist the Client in their preparation
                as requested:

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              1.

            	
              Risk
                management guidelines and controls. Risk management guidelines regarding
                position limits, strategies, credit exposure and volumes, as well
                as the
                development of internal controls for monitoring compliance with these
                guidelines, will be prepared by management and presented for Board
                approval. 

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              2.

            	
              Establish
                Corporate Risk Policy - Assess Risk Profile - Define Hedge
                Objective.

            

    

     

    
      	
            	3.	
              Obtain
                approval of Risk Policy from Board.

            

    

     

    
      	 	
              4.

            	
              Designate
                Individual(s) Responsible for Hedging by completing Exhibit B-1 and
                Exhibit B-2.

            

    

     

    
      
        
        

      

      
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    EXHIBIT
      B-1

    

    LETTER
      OF
      AUTHORIZATION

    

      
        	
                To:

              	
                FCStone,
                  LLC (“FCStone”)

              
	 	
                2829
                  Westown Parkway - Suite 100

              
	 	
                West
                  Des Moines, IA 50266

              

      

    

     

    Each
      of
      the following individuals is authorized to give oral or written instructions
      to
      FCStone, or its affiliates on behalf of the Client with respect to any
      transactions or matters within the scope of the RISK
      MANAGEMENT AND FEEDSTOCK AGENCY AGREEMENT between Client and
      FCStone
      and each
      is also fully authorized to do and take all actions necessary or desirable
      in
      connection with any such transactions or matters. The authorized individuals
      are
      (must name at least one person):

    
      	 	 	 	 
	
            	 	 	William
              T.
              Higdon
	
            	 	 	
              

            

      	
            	 	 	Alan
              Elefson
	
            	 	 	
              

            

      	
            	 	 	Rose
              Saxton
	
            	 	 	
              

            

    

     

    We
      further verify that we shall notify FCStone in writing whenever the above-named
      individual(s) are no longer authorized to give oral or written instructions
      to
      FCStone on behalf of the Client, and we shall notify FCStone of any
      newly-authorized staff members whenever applicable.

    

    Dated
      this 30th 
      day of
May
      ,
      2007.

    

    Southern
      Iowa BioEnergy   

    (Print
      Client Name)

    
      	 	 	 	 
	
              By: 
                /s/
                William T. Higdon 

              
                

              

              (Authorized
                Signatory)

            	 	 	
            

    

    

    Title:
      President 

      

    
      
        
        

      

      
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    EXHIBIT
      B-2

    

    LETTER
      OF
      AUTHORIZATION

     

    To
      Client: ________________________

    

    Each
      of
      the following individuals is authorized to give oral or written instructions
      to
      Client or its affiliates on behalf of FCStone, LLC with respect to any
      transactions or matters within the scope of the RISK
      MANAGEMENT AND FEEDSTOCK AGENCY AGREEMENT between Client and FCStone,
      LLC
      and each
      is also fully authorized to do and take all actions necessary or desirable
      in
      connection with any such transactions or matters. The authorized individuals
      are
      (must name at least one person):

    
      	 	 	 	 
	
            	 	 	Nathan
              Burk
	
            	 	 	
              

            

    

    
      	
            	 	 	Matt
              Upmeyer
	
            	 	 	
              

            

      	
            	 	 	Jeff
              Sherman
	
            	 	 	
              

            

    

    We
      further verify that we shall notify Client in writing whenever the above named
      individual(s) are no longer authorized to give oral or written instructions
      to
      Client on behalf of FCStone, LLC and we shall notify Client of any
      newly-authorized staff members whenever applicable.

    

    Dated
      this 25th 
      day of
2007 ,
      20______.

     

    FCStone,
      LLC  

      	 	 	 	 
	
              By:
                 /s/
                Nathan Burk

              
                

              

              (Authorized
                Signatory)

            	 	 	
            

    

    

    Title:
      VP,
      Renewable Fuels Group 

        

    
      
        
        

      

      
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