Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperativesmbscis A Farmer Owned Agricultural Cooperative That Specializes In Sugarbeet Cultivation And Beet Sugar Productionestablished In 1972 And Operational By 1975It Is Based Near Renvilleminnesotaand Serves A Region That Spans 13 To 17 Countiesthe Cooperative Has Over 500 Shareholdersall Of Whom Are Sugarbeet Growersmany Of Whom Come From Multi Generational Farming Backgrounds Smbsc Processes Approximately 3 Million Tons Of Sugarbeets Each Yearproducing Up To 1 Billion Pounds Of Sugarthe Renville Facility Has Undergone Upgrades To Increase Its Processing Capacity To Over 8 800 Tons Per Daythe Cooperative Emphasizes Sustainability Through Soil And Water Stewardshipreduced Pesticide And Fertilizer Useand Energy Efficient Processingits Product Offerings Include Granulated Sugarliquid Sucroseand Byproducts Such As Beet Pulp Pellets And Beet Molasseswhich Serve Various Industries Including Food Manufacturing And Livestocksmbsc Is Committed To Supporting Local Employment And The Livelihoods Of Its Growers While Focusing On High Quality Production And Environmental Responsibility
