Archer-Daniels-Midland to Close Bushnell Plant Operations

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) is ceasing operations at its Bushnell plant. ADM is a global leader in transforming agricultural products into food ingredients, fuels, and industrial products. The company's net sales break down into agricultural services (77.8%), cereal grain-based products (13.1%), flavor and ingredient manufacturing (8.6%), and other (0.5%). ADM's net sales are distributed geographically across the US, Switzerland, Cayman Islands, Brazil, Mexico, the UK, Canada, and other regions.

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM), a global leader in transforming agricultural products into food ingredients, fuels, and industrial products, has announced a significant restructuring of its soy protein production network. The company has decided to cease operations at its Bushnell, Illinois plant, as part of a broader effort to enhance efficiency and better serve customers worldwide.

ADM's decision to streamline its soy protein production follows the recommissioning of its Decatur East plant and other facilities spanning its global network. By focusing on best-in-class service from these facilities, ADM aims to consolidate its operations into a more efficient global network while maintaining the ability to support growing global demand.

Ian Pinner, president of ADM's Nutrition business, stated, "Across ADM, we continue to advance our portfolio optimization initiatives and operational excellence agenda, including cost management, enhanced productivity, targeted simplification, strategic growth and capital discipline. Optimizing our soy protein production network is an example of how we’re strengthening our asset platform, combining capital discipline with smart organic innovation and operational improvements to increase cash flows and returns. These decisive actions will help ensure we can continue delivering industry-leading innovative products to our customers while sharpening our competitive advantage" [1].

The move to cease operations at the Bushnell plant is part of ADM's broader focus on optimizing and simplifying its portfolio. This strategic shift is expected to improve operating profit over time as the company achieves manufacturing efficiencies and rebuilds its Specialty Ingredients business.

ADM is committed to a smooth, planned transition for any affected customers, gradually winding down operations at the Bushnell facility while serving them from its other invested assets. The company is also prioritizing the treatment of any affected colleagues with respect throughout this process.

ADM's net sales are distributed geographically across various regions, including the US, Switzerland, Cayman Islands, Brazil, Mexico, the UK, and Canada. The company's net sales break down into agricultural services (77.8%), cereal grain-based products (13.1%), flavor and ingredient manufacturing (8.6%), and other (0.5%) [2].

References:
[1] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/ADM/adm-announces-streamlining-of-soy-protein-production-9sa5tfq0qygh.html
[2] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-archer-daniels-midland-company-adm-shares-purchased-by-1832-asset-management-lp-2025-08-25/