Document And Entity Information
Document And Entity Information - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2018 | Mar. 20, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2018 | |
Entity Registrant Name | SOUTH DAKOTA SOYBEAN PROCESSORS LLC | ||
Entity Central Index Key | 0001163609 | ||
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | ||
Entity Filer Category | Non-accelerated Filer | ||
Trading Symbol | sdsp | ||
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 30,419,000 | ||
Document Type | 10-K | ||
Amendment Flag | false | ||
Document Period End Date | Dec. 31, 2018 | ||
Document Fiscal Period Focus | FY | ||
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2018 | ||
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | No | ||
Entity Voluntary Filers | No | ||
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | ||
Entity Public Float | $ 101,079,745 |
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 |
Assets | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 7,197,082 | $ 683,523 |
Trade accounts receivable | 20,550,438 | 19,800,646 |
Inventories | 36,716,014 | 37,966,087 |
Margin deposits | 2,350,852 | 4,377,752 |
Prepaid expenses | 1,492,163 | 1,578,927 |
Total current assets | 68,306,549 | 64,406,935 |
Property and equipment | 110,314,779 | 103,325,413 |
Less accumulated depreciation | (51,246,765) | (47,794,105) |
Total property and equipment, net | 59,068,014 | 55,531,308 |
Other assets | ||
Investments in related parties | 8,009,315 | 1,750,513 |
Investments in cooperatives | 1,552,022 | 1,527,891 |
Total other assets | 9,561,337 | 3,278,404 |
Total assets | 136,935,900 | 123,216,647 |
Liabilities and Members' Equity | ||
Excess of outstanding checks over bank balance | (3,893,179) | (4,494,963) |
Current maturities of long-term debt | 61,964 | 60,749 |
Accounts payable | 2,325,404 | 1,932,758 |
Accrued commodity purchases | 35,384,390 | 37,642,811 |
Accrued expenses | 3,541,696 | 2,166,849 |
Accrued interest | 166,608 | 178,831 |
Deferred liabilities - current | 792,384 | 2,261,662 |
Total current liabilities | 46,165,625 | 48,738,623 |
Long-term liabilities | ||
Long-term debt, net of current maturities and unamortized debt issuance costs | 593,027 | 5,102,818 |
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 8, 9, 11, 16 & 18) | ||
Members' equity | ||
Total liabilities and members' equity | 136,935,900 | 123,216,647 |
Capital Unit, Class A [Member] | ||
Members' equity | ||
Members' equity Class A Units, no par value, 30,419,000 units issued and outstanding | $ 90,177,248 | $ 69,375,206 |
Consolidated Balance Sheets _Pa
Consolidated Balance Sheets [Parenthetical] - Capital Unit, Class A [Member] - shares | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 |
Common stock, shares issued | 30,419,000 | 30,419,000 |
Common stock, shares outstanding | 30,419,000 | 30,419,000 |
Consolidated Statements of Oper
Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Income Statement [Abstract] | |||
Net revenues | $ 391,436,374 | $ 375,256,342 | $ 377,931,693 |
Cost of revenues: | |||
Cost of product sold | 298,969,468 | 305,916,591 | 304,374,614 |
Production | 27,040,845 | 24,448,686 | 24,208,809 |
Freight and rail | 36,157,789 | 33,101,043 | 34,554,001 |
Brokerage fees | 669,768 | 667,413 | 692,185 |
Total cost of revenues | 362,837,870 | 364,133,733 | 363,829,609 |
Gross profit | 28,598,504 | 11,122,609 | 14,102,084 |
Operating expenses: | |||
Administration | 3,834,845 | 3,211,255 | 3,441,446 |
Operating income | 24,763,659 | 7,911,354 | 10,660,638 |
Other income (expense): | |||
Interest expense | (1,127,326) | (704,601) | (413,863) |
Other non-operating income (expense) | 2,096,714 | (930,945) | 1,479,226 |
Patronage dividend income | 146,258 | 493,201 | 860,846 |
Total other income (expense) | 1,115,646 | (1,142,345) | 1,926,209 |
Income before income taxes | 25,879,305 | 6,769,009 | 12,586,847 |
Income tax (expense), net | (1,960) | (1,941) | 6,209 |
Net income | $ 25,877,345 | $ 6,767,068 | $ 12,593,056 |
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per capital unit: | |||
Net income (loss), in dollars per share | $ 0.85 | $ 0.22 | $ 0.41 |
Weighted average number of capital units outstanding for calculation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per capital unit | 30,419,000 | 30,419,000 | 30,419,000 |
Consolidated Statements of Chan
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Members' Equity - USD ($) | Total | Capital Unit, Class A [Member] |
Member's Equity at Dec. 31, 2015 | $ 74,508,352 | |
Balances (in Units) at Dec. 31, 2015 | 30,419,000 | |
Net income (loss) | $ 12,593,056 | $ 12,593,056 |
Distribution to members | (15,048,481) | |
Balance, December 31, 2012 at Dec. 31, 2016 | $ 72,052,927 | |
Balances (in Units) at Dec. 31, 2016 | 30,419,000 | |
Net income (loss) | 6,767,068 | $ 6,767,068 |
Distribution to members | (9,444,789) | |
Balance, December 31, 2012 at Dec. 31, 2017 | $ 69,375,206 | |
Balances (in Units) at Dec. 31, 2017 | 30,419,000 | |
Net income (loss) | $ 25,877,345 | $ 25,877,345 |
Distribution to members | (5,075,303) | |
Balance, December 31, 2012 at Dec. 31, 2018 | $ 90,177,248 | |
Balances (in Units) at Dec. 31, 2018 | 30,419,000 |
Consolidated Statements of Cash
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Operating activities | |||
Net income | $ 25,877,345 | $ 6,767,068 | $ 12,593,056 |
Charges and credits to net income not affecting cash: | |||
Depreciation and amortization | 4,167,715 | 3,624,962 | 3,234,787 |
Loss on sale of investments in cooperatives | 0 | 1,451,728 | 0 |
(Gain) loss on sales of property and equipment | (246,206) | 8,527 | (126,387) |
Loss on equity method investment | 61,198 | 411,050 | 0 |
Non-cash patronage dividends and interest income | (24,131) | (168,379) | (6,225) |
Change in current operating assets and liabilities | 641,516 | (4,697,776) | 2,452,113 |
Net cash from operating activities | 30,477,437 | 7,397,180 | 18,147,344 |
Investing activities | |||
Proceeds from investments in cooperatives | 0 | 3,258,430 | 0 |
Payments to Acquire Investments | (6,320,000) | 0 | 0 |
Purchase of convertible notes receivable | 0 | 0 | (2,000,000) |
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment | 580,570 | 84,188 | 131,400 |
Purchase of property and equipment | (8,026,131) | (14,494,447) | (7,065,332) |
Net cash (used for) investing activities | (13,765,561) | (11,151,829) | (8,933,932) |
Financing activities | |||
Change in excess of outstanding checks over bank balances | (601,784) | (2,148,263) | (842,681) |
Distributions to members | (5,075,303) | (9,444,789) | (15,048,481) |
Payments for debt issue costs | (10,500) | (14,000) | 0 |
Proceeds from long-term debt | 66,979,124 | 132,599,815 | 87,096,560 |
Principal payments on long-term debt | (71,489,854) | (128,209,239) | (87,156,624) |
Net cash (used for) financing activities | (10,198,317) | (7,216,476) | (15,951,226) |
Net change in cash and cash equivalents | 6,513,559 | (10,971,125) | (6,737,814) |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year | 683,523 | 11,654,648 | 18,392,462 |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year | 7,197,082 | 683,523 | 11,654,648 |
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information | |||
Interest | 1,139,549 | 727,235 | 437,671 |
Income taxes | $ (21,617) | $ 46,461 | $ 42,261 |
Principal Activity and Signific
Principal Activity and Significant Accounting Policies | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Principal Activity and Significant Accounting Policies | Principal Activity and Significant Accounting Policies Organization South Dakota Soybean Processors, LLC (the “Company” or “LLC”) processes and sells soybean products, such as soybean meal, oil, and hulls. The Company’s principal operations are located where we have plants in Volga and Miller, South Dakota. Cash and cash equivalents The Company considers all highly liquid investment instruments with original maturities of three months or less at the time of acquisition to be cash equivalents. Inventories Finished goods (soybean meal, oil, refined oil, and hulls) and raw materials (soybeans) are valued at net realizable value. This accounting policy is in accordance with the guidelines described in Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 905, Agriculture (formerly AICPA Statement of Position No. 85-3, Accounting by Agricultural Producers and Agricultural Cooperatives). Supplies and other inventories are stated at net realizable value. Investments Investments in cooperatives are carried at cost plus the amount of patronage earnings allocated to the Company, less any cash distributions received. The Company accounts for its investments in related parties using two different methods based on specific facts and circumstances surrounding the Company's involvement in each. Prairie AquaTech, LLC is an incubator entity which is engaged in the research and development of high protein feed ingredients derived from agricultural products like soybeans. The Company uses the equity method for its investment in Prairie AquaTech, LLC due to the Company's ability to influence management decisions of Prairie AquaTech, LLC, due to its Board position on the Entity's Board of Managers. Under the equity method, the initial investment is recorded at cost and is adjusted at each reporting period to recognize the Company's share of earnings and losses of the entity. In 2018, the Company made additional investments in a new investment entity, Prairie AquaTech Investments, LLC, which in essence acts as a holding company to Prairie AquaTech, LLC and a new operating entity, Prairie AquaTech Manufacturing, LLC. The Company does not hold any board positions or have any ability to influence operational decisions in the Investments or Manufacturing entities; therefore, the Company uses the cost method for its investments in Prairie AquaTech Investments, LLC and Prairie AquaTech Manufacturing, LLC. Under the cost method, the investments are recorded at cost and dividends are treated as income when received. In addition, the investments are subject to evaluation for impairment similar to other long-lived assets. Property and equipment Property and equipment is stated at cost. Expenditures for renewals and improvements that significantly add to the productive capacity or extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense when incurred. When depreciable properties are sold or retired, the cost and accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the accounts and the resultant gain or loss is reflected in income. Depreciation is provided for over the estimated useful lives of the individual assets using the straight-line method. The range of the estimated useful lives used in the computation of depreciation is as follows: Building and improvements 10-39 years Equipment and furnishings 3-15 years Railcars 50 years The Company reviews its long-lived assets for impairment whenever events indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. If impairment indicators are present and the future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the assets, values are reduced to the estimated fair value of those assets. Deferred revenue The Company recognizes revenues as earned. Amounts received in advance of the period in which service is rendered are recorded as a liability under “Deferred liabilities”. Use of estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Revenue The Company accounts for all of its revenues from contracts with customers under ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which became effective January 1, 2018. As part of the adoption of ASC 606, the Company applied the new standard on a modified retrospective basis analyzing open contracts as of January 1, 2018. However, no cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings was necessary as no revenue recognition differences were identified when comparing the revenue recognition criteria under ASC 606 to previous requirements. The Company principally generates revenue from merchandising and transporting manufactured agricultural products used as ingredients in food, feed, energy and industrial products. Revenue is measured based on the consideration specified in the contract with a customer, and excludes any amounts collected on behalf of third parties (e.g. - taxes). The Company follows a policy of recognizing revenue at a single point in time when it satisfies its performance obligation by transferring control over a product to a customer. Control transfer typically occurs when goods are shipped from our facilities or at other predetermined control transfer points (for instance, destination terms). Shipping and handling costs related to contracts with customers for sale of goods are accounted for as a fulfillment activity and are included in cost of revenues. Accordingly, amounts billed to customers for such costs are included as a component of revenues. The following table presents a disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers for the years ended December 31, 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 , by product type: 2018 2017 2016 Soybean meal and hulls $ 257,440,362 $ 228,685,518 $ 230,628,325 Soybean oil and oil byproducts 133,996,012 146,570,824 147,303,368 Totals $ 391,436,374 $ 375,256,342 $ 377,931,693 Freight The Company presents all amounts billed to the customer for freight as a component of net revenue. Costs incurred for freight are reported as a component of cost of revenue. Advertising costs Advertising and promotion costs are expensed as incurred. The Company incurred $55,000 , $57,000 , and $40,000 , of advertising costs in the years ended December 31, 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 , respectively. Environmental remediation It is management’s opinion that the amount of any potential environmental remediation costs will not be material to the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows; therefore, no accrual has been recorded. Accounting for derivative instruments and hedging activities All of the Company’s derivatives are designated as non-hedge derivatives. The futures and options contracts, as well as the interest rate swaps, used by the Company are discussed below. Although the contracts may be effective economic hedges of specified risks, they are not designated as, nor accounted for, as hedging instruments. The Company, as part of its trading activity, uses futures and option contracts offered through regulated commodity exchanges to reduce risk. The Company is exposed to risk of loss in the market value of inventories. To reduce that risk, the Company generally takes opposite and offsetting positions using futures contracts or options. Unrealized gains and losses on futures and options contracts used to hedge soybean, oil and meal inventories, as well as foreign exchange rates, are recognized as a component of net proceeds for financial reporting. Inventories are recorded at estimated market value. Consequently, unrealized gains and losses on derivative contracts are offset by unrealized gains and losses on inventories and reflected in current earnings. The Company uses interest rate swaps, caps and floors offered through regulated commodity exchanges. The Company is exposed to risk of loss resulting from potential increases in interest rates on their variable rate debt. To reduce that risk, the Company has purchased interest rate swaps, caps and floors. Unrealized gains and losses on interest rate swaps, caps and floors are reflected in current earnings immediately. Earnings per capital unit Earnings per capital unit are calculated based on the weighted average number of capital units outstanding. The Company has no other capital units or other member equity instruments that are dilutive for purposes of calculating earnings per capital unit. Income taxes As a limited liability company, the Company’s taxable income or loss is allocated to members in accordance with their respective percentage ownership. Therefore, no provision or liability for income taxes has been included in the financial statements. The Company has evaluated the provisions of FASB ASC 740-10 for uncertain tax positions. As of December 31, 2018 and 2017 , the unrecognized tax benefit accrual was zero. The Company will recognize future accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense if incurred. As of December 31, 2018 , the book value of the Company’s net assets exceeds the tax basis of those assets by approximately $20.9 million . The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state jurisdictions. We are no longer subject to income tax examinations by U.S. federal and state tax authorities for years prior to 2015. We currently have no tax years under examination. Recent accounting pronouncements FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02 (Leases). The amendments in this ASU revise the accounting related to lessee accounting. Under the new guidance, lessees will be required to recognize a lease liability and a right-of-use asset for all leases. The new lease guidance also simplifies the accounting for sale and leaseback transactions primarily because lessees must recognize lease assets and lease liabilities. The amendments in this ASU are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on January 1, 2019 and should be applied through a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. While early adoption is permitted, the Company does not plan to adopt the standard until the interim period ended March 31, 2019. The Company expects right-of-use assets, current liabilities, and long-term liabilities to increase approximately $7.7 million , $2.7 million , and $5.0 million , respectively, upon adoption of this new standard. FASB issued ASU No. 2017-12 (Derivatives and Hedging: Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities). The ASU is intended to improve and simplify accounting rules around hedge accounting. The new standard refines and expands hedge accounting for both financial (e.g., interest rate) and commodity risks. Its provisions create more transparency around how economic results are presented, both on the face of the financial statements and in the footnotes, for investors and analysts. The standard update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. Management is currently evaluating the potential impact of adopting this update. |
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Receivable | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Receivables [Abstract] | |
Accounts Receivables | Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable are considered past due when payments are not received on a timely basis in accordance with the Company’s credit terms, which is generally 30 days from invoice date. Accounts considered uncollectible are written off. The Company’s estimate of the allowance for doubtful accounts is based on historical experience, its evaluation of the current status of receivables, and unusual circumstances, if any. The following table presents the aging analysis of trade receivables as of December 31, 2018 and 2017 : 2018 2017 Past due: Less than 30 days past due $ 5,362,970 $ 4,461,039 30-59 days past due 387,670 240,280 60-89 days past due 101,687 15,061 Greater than 90 days past due 84 25,715 Total past due 5,852,411 4,742,095 Current 14,698,027 15,058,551 Totals $ 20,550,438 $ 19,800,646 The following table provides information regarding the Company’s allowance for doubtful accounts receivable as of December 31, 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 : 2018 2017 2016 Balances, beginning of year $ — $ — $ 495,000 Amounts charged (credited) to costs and expenses 42,909 — 322,065 Additions (deductions) (42,909 ) — (817,065 ) Balances, end of year $ — $ — $ — In general cash received is applied to the oldest outstanding invoice first, unless payment is for a specified invoice. The Company, on a case by case basis, may charge a late fee of 1.5% per month on past due receivables. |
Inventories
Inventories | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Inventories | Inventories The Company’s inventories consist of the following as of December 31: 2018 2017 Finished goods $ 21,283,354 $ 21,273,635 Raw materials 15,206,526 16,218,387 Supplies & miscellaneous 226,134 474,065 Totals $ 36,716,014 $ 37,966,087 Finished goods and raw materials are valued at estimated market value, which approximates net realizable value. In addition, futures and option contracts are marked to market through cost of revenues, with unrealized gains and losses recorded in the above inventory amounts. Supplies and other inventories are stated at net realizable value. |
Margin Deposits
Margin Deposits | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Margin Deposits [Abstract] | |
Margin Deposits | Margin Deposits The Company has margin deposits with a commodity brokerage firm used to acquire futures and option contracts to manage the price volatility risk of soybeans, crude soybean oil and soybean meal. Consistent with its inventory accounting policy, these contracts are recorded at market value. At December 31, 2018 , the Company’s futures contracts all mature within 12 months . |
Investments in Cooperatives
Investments in Cooperatives | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates, Schedule of Investments [Abstract] | |
Investments in Cooperatives | Investments in Cooperatives The Company’s investments in cooperatives consist of the following at December 31: 2018 2017 CoBank $ 1,552,022 $ 1,527,891 During 2017, the Company sold its shares in Minnesota Soybean Processors for $3,258,180 resulting in a loss of $1,451,978 . |
Property and Equipment
Property and Equipment | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | |
Property and Equipment | Property and Equipment The following is a summary of property and equipment at December 31: 2018 2017 Cost Accumulated Depreciation Net Net Land $ 516,326 $ — $ 516,326 $ 543,816 Land improvements 2,043,236 (487,053 ) 1,556,183 1,397,248 Buildings and improvements 21,526,900 (8,938,236 ) 12,588,664 11,567,045 Machinery and equipment 79,238,692 (40,724,896 ) 38,513,796 36,911,234 Railroad cars 1,238,508 (6,193 ) 1,232,315 — Company vehicles 123,716 (107,409 ) 16,307 34,137 Furniture and fixtures 1,526,779 (982,978 ) 543,801 567,257 Construction in progress 4,100,622 — 4,100,622 4,510,571 Totals $ 110,314,779 $ (51,246,765 ) $ 59,068,014 $ 55,531,308 Depreciation of property and equipment amounts to $4,155,061 , $3,621,564 , and $3,230,255 for the years ended December 31, 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 , respectively. |
Notes Payable - Seasonal Loan
Notes Payable - Seasonal Loan | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Notes Payable Seasonal Loan [Abstract] | |
Notes Payable - Seasonal Loan | Notes Payable - Seasonal Loan The Company has entered into a revolving credit agreement with CoBank which expires October 1, 2019 . The purpose of the credit agreement is to finance the operating needs of the Company. Under this agreement, the Company may borrow up to $20 million , and advances on the revolving credit agreement are secured. Interest accrues at a variable rate ( 4.71% at December 31, 2018 ).The Company pays a 0.20% annual commitment fee on any funds not borrowed. There were no advances outstanding at December 31, 2018 and 2017 . The remaining available funds to borrow under the terms of the revolving credit agreement are approximately $20,000,000 as of December 31, 2018 . |
Long-Term Debt
Long-Term Debt | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Long-Term Debt | Long-Term Debt 2018 2017 Revolving term loan from CoBank, interest at variable rates (4.96% and 4.02% at December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively), secured by substantially all property and equipment. Loan matures September 20, 2023. $ — $ 4,449,981 Note payable to Brookings Regional Railroad Authority, due in annual principal and interest installments of $75,500, interest rate at 2.00%, secured by railroad track assets. Note matures June 1, 2020. 665,222 725,970 Total debt before current maturities and debt issuance costs 665,222 5,175,951 Less current maturities (61,964 ) (60,749 ) Less debt issuance costs, net of amortization of $3,769 and $1,615 as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively (10,231 ) (12,384 ) Totals $ 593,027 $ 5,102,818 The Company entered into an agreement as of March 28, 2017 with CoBank to amend and restate its Credit Agreement, which includes both the revolving term and seasonal loans. Under the terms and conditions of the Credit Agreement, CoBank agreed to make advances to the Company for up to $24,000,000 on the revolving term loan with a variable effective interest rate of 4.96% . The available commitment decreases in scheduled periodic increments of $2,000,000 every six months starting March 20, 2018 until maturity on September 20, 2023 . The Company pays a 0.40% annual commitment fee on any funds not borrowed. The debt issuance costs of $14,000 paid by the Company on this amendment will be amortized over the term of the loan. The principal balance outstanding on the revolving term loan was $0 and $4,449,981 as of December 31, 2018 and 2017 , respectively. The remaining commitments available to borrow on the revolving term loan are $20.0 million as of December 31, 2018 . Under this agreement, the Company is subject to compliance with standard financial covenants and the maintenance of certain financial ratios. The Company was in compliance with all covenants and conditions with CoBank as of December 31, 2018 . Effective March 1, 2013, the State of South Dakota Department of Transportation agreed to loan the Brookings County Regional Railway Authority $964,070 for purposes of making improvements to the railway infrastructure near the Company's soybean processing facility near Volga, South Dakota. In consideration of this secured loan, the Company agreed to provide a guarantee to the State of South Dakota Department of Transportation for the full amount of the loan, plus interest. This guarantee was converted into a direct obligation of the Company's on October 16, 2013, when the Company received the entire loan proceeds and assumed responsibility for paying the annual principal and interest payments. The following are minimum principal payments on long-term debt obligations for the years ended December 31: 2019 $ 61,964 2020 603,258 Total $ 665,222 |
Employee Benefit Plans
Employee Benefit Plans | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Retirement Benefits [Abstract] | |
Employee Benefit Plans | Employee Benefit Plans The Company maintains a Section 401(k) plan for employees who meet the eligibility requirements set forth in the plan documents. The Company matches a percentage of an employee's contributed earnings. The amounts charged to expense under this plan were approximately $210,000 , $163,000 , and $157,000 for the years ended December 31, 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 , respectively. The Company's Board of Managers approved payment of a profit-based incentive bonus to be awarded to eligible employees following the close of each fiscal year. The Board has allocated approximately 4.6% of profits over $2 million to fund this benefit. Individual amounts are based upon criteria determined by a formula that considers current pay, level of responsibility, and impact on profits of each position. The amounts charged to expense under this incentive were approximately $1,161,000 , $291,000 , and $473,000 for the years ended December 31, 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 , respectively. |
Commitments
Commitments | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Commitments | Commitments The Company has operating leases for 249 rail cars from Wells Fargo Rail. The leases require monthly payments of $100,778 . The Company also leases 137 rail cars from Trinity Capital. These leases require monthly payments of $75,840 . The Company also leases 64 rail cars from Midwest Railcar Leasing. This lease requires monthly payments of $27,200 . The Company also leases 15 rail cars from GATX Corporation. This lease requires monthly payments of $4,500 . The Company also leases 30 rail cars from American Railcar Leasing, Inc. This lease requires monthly payments of $30,780 . The Company also leases 10 rail cars from The Andersons Railcar Leasing Company, LLC. This lease requires monthly payments of $5,000 . The leases began between 2000 and 2018 and have terms ranging from 3 - 18 years . Lease expense for all rail cars was $3,132,935 , $3,310,326 , and $3,112,577 for the years ended December 31, 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 , respectively. The Company also has a number of other operating leases for machinery and equipment. Rental expense under these other operating leases was $58,954 , $46,771 , and $101,755 for the years ended December 31, 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 , respectively. The following is a schedule of future minimum payments required under these operating commitments. Rail Cars Other Total Year ended December 31: 2019 $ 2,877,000 $ 25,000 $ 2,902,000 2020 2,664,000 22,000 2,686,000 2021 1,780,000 18,000 1,798,000 2022 911,000 18,000 929,000 2023 30,000 16,000 46,000 Thereafter — 13,000 13,000 Totals $ 8,262,000 $ 112,000 $ 8,374,000 As of December 31, 2018 , the Company had unpaid commitments of approximately $756,000 for construction and acquisition of property and equipment, all of which is expected to be incurred by December 2019. |
Cash Flow Information
Cash Flow Information | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Cash Flow Information [Abstract] | |
Cash Flow Information | Cash Flow Information The following is a schedule of changes in assets and liabilities used to determine cash from operating activities: 2018 2017 2016 (Increase) decrease in assets: Trade accounts receivable $ (749,792 ) $ 551,935 $ 1,044,158 Inventories 1,250,073 (5,572,666 ) (5,564,225 ) Margin account deposit 2,026,900 (1,976,860 ) 5,066,517 Prepaid expenses 86,764 (122,285 ) 219,934 2,613,945 (7,119,876 ) 766,384 2018 2017 2016 Increase (decrease) in liabilities: Accounts payable 392,646 475,956 (14,565 ) Accrued commodity purchases (2,258,421 ) 1,954,659 628,510 Accrued expenses and interest 1,362,624 (236,732 ) (423,386 ) Deferred liabilities (1,469,278 ) 228,217 1,495,170 (1,972,429 ) 2,422,100 1,685,729 Totals $ 641,516 $ (4,697,776 ) $ 2,452,113 |
Derivative Instruments and Hedg
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities | Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities In the ordinary course of business, the Company enters into contractual arrangements as a means of managing exposure to changes in commodity prices and, occasionally, foreign exchange and interest rates. The Company’s derivative instruments primarily consist of commodity futures, options and forward contracts and interest rate swaps, caps and floors. Although these contracts may be effective economic hedges of specified risks, they are not designated as, nor accounted for, as hedging instruments. These contracts are recorded on the Company’s balance sheets at fair value as discussed in Note 14, Fair Value. As of December 31, 2018 and 2017 , the value of the Company’s open futures, options and forward contracts was approximately $802,770 and $(1,545,926) , respectively. Amounts As of December 31, 2018 Balance Sheet Classification Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Commodity contracts Current Assets $ 3,696,540 $ 2,722,830 Foreign exchange contracts Current Assets 129,258 100,730 Interest rate caps and floors Current Liabilities — 199,468 Totals $ 3,825,798 $ 3,023,028 Amounts As of December 31, 2017 Balance Sheet Classification Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Commodity contracts Current Assets $ 4,141,464 $ 5,728,129 Foreign exchange contracts Current Assets 90,184 45,792 Interest rate swaps Current Liabilities — 3,653 Totals $ 4,231,648 $ 5,777,574 During the years ended December 31, 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 , net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivative transactions were recognized in the statements of operations as follows: Net Gain (Loss) Recognized on Derivative Activities for the Year Ending December 31: 2018 2017 2016 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Commodity contracts $ 8,594,290 $ 5,302,090 $ 5,269,485 Foreign exchange contracts (29,269 ) 109,211 45,517 Interest rate swaps 105,155 (1,323 ) — Totals $ 8,670,176 $ 5,409,978 $ 5,315,002 The Company recorded gains (losses) of $8,670,176 , $5,409,978 , and $5,315,002 in cost of goods sold related to its commodity derivative instruments for the years ended December 31, 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 , respectively. |
Fair Value of Financial Instrum
Fair Value of Financial Instruments | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Fair Value of Financial Instruments | Fair Value ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, defines fair value, establishes a comprehensive framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures which are required about fair value measurements. Specifically, this guidance establishes a hierarchy prioritizing the inputs to valuation techniques, giving the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable value inputs. The three levels of hierarchy and examples are as follows: • Level 1 – Quoted prices are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reported date. The types of assets and liabilities included in Level 1 are highly liquid and actively traded instruments with quoted prices, such as equities listed on the New York Stock Exchange and commodity derivative contracts listed on the Chicago Board of Trade (“CBOT”). • Level 2 – Pricing inputs are other than quoted prices in active markets, but are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reported date. The types of assets and liabilities in Level 2 are typically either comparable to actively traded securities or contracts, or priced with models using highly observable inputs, such as commodity prices using forward future prices. • Level 3 – Significant inputs to pricing that are unobservable as of the reporting date. The types of assets and liabilities included in Level 3 are those with inputs requiring significant management judgment or estimation, such as complex and subjective models and forecasts used to determine the fair value of financial transmission rights. The following tables set forth financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value in the balance sheets and the respective levels to which fair value measurements are classified within the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2018 and 2017 : Fair Value as of December 31, 2018 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Financial assets: Inventory $ 973,710 $ 35,338,531 $ — $ 36,312,241 Margin deposits $ 2,350,852 $ — $ — $ 2,350,852 Fair Value as of December 31, 2017 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Financial Assets: Inventory $ (1,586,664 ) $ 38,956,476 $ — $ 37,369,812 Margin deposits $ 4,377,752 $ — $ — $ 4,377,752 In accordance with ASC 825, Financial Instruments , the Company enters into various commodity derivative instruments, including futures, options, swaps and other agreements. The fair value of the Company’s commodity derivatives is determined using unadjusted quoted prices for identical instruments on the CBOT. The Company estimates the fair market value of their finished goods and raw materials inventories using the market price quotations of similar forward future contracts listed on the CBOT and adjusts for the local market adjustments derived from other grain terminals in our area. This market adjustment caused a negative balance in the Level 1 inventory amount as of December 31, 2017. The Company considers the carrying amount of significant classes of financial instruments on the balance sheets, including cash, accounts receivable, and accounts payable, to be reasonable estimates of fair value due to their length or maturity. The fair value of the Company’s long-term debt approximates the carrying value. The interest rates on the long-term debt are similar to rates the Company would be able to obtain currently in the market. The Company has patronage investments in other cooperatives and common and preferred stock holdings in privately held entities. There is no market for their patronage credits or the entity’s common and preferred holdings, and it is impracticable to estimate the fair value of the Company’s investments. These investments are carried on the balance sheet at original cost plus the amount of patronage earnings allocated to the Company, less any cash distributions received. |
Business Credit Risk and Concen
Business Credit Risk and Concentrations | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract] | |
Business Credit Risk and Concentration | Business Credit Risk and Concentrations The Company also grants credit to customers throughout the United States and Canada. The Company evaluates each customer’s credit worthiness on a case-by-case basis. Accounts receivable are generally unsecured. These receivables were $20,521,900 and $19,756,254 at December 31, 2018 and 2017 , respectively. Soybean meal sales accounted for approximately 64% , 59% , and 59% of total revenues for the years ended December 31, 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 , respectively. Soybean oil sales represented approximately 33% , 38% , and 38% of total revenues for the years ended December 31, 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 , respectively. Net revenue by geographic area for the years ended December 31, 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 are as follows: 2018 2017 2016 United States $ 306,146,072 $ 300,376,967 $ 307,744,743 Canada 85,290,302 74,879,375 70,186,950 Totals $ 391,436,374 $ 375,256,342 $ 377,931,693 |
Members' Equity
Members' Equity | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Equity [Abstract] | |
Members' Equity | Members' Equity A minimum of 2,500 capital units is required for an ownership interest in the Company. Such units are subject to certain transfer restrictions. The Company retains the right to redeem the units at the greater of $0.20 per unit or the original purchase price less cumulative distributions through the date of redemption in the event a member attempts to dispose of the units in a manner not in conformity with the Operating Agreement, if a member becomes a holder of less than 2,500 units, or if a member becomes an owner (directly or indirectly) of more than 10% of the issued and outstanding capital units. Earnings, losses and cash distributions are allocated to members based on their percentage of ownership in the Company. On February 6, 2018, the Company's Board of Managers approved a cash distribution of approximately $5.1 million , or 16.7 cent s per capital unit. The distribution was paid in accordance with the Company's operating agreement and distribution policy on February 9, 2018. |
Contingencies
Contingencies | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Contingencies | Contingencies From time to time in the ordinary course of our business, we may be named as a defendant in legal proceedings related to various issues, including without limitation, workers’ compensation claims, tort claims, or contractual disputes. We carry insurance that provides protection against general commercial liability claims, claims against our directors, officers and employees, business interruption, automobile liability, and workers’ compensation claims. We are not currently involved in any material legal proceedings and are not aware of any potential claims. On November 5, 2015, an accident occurred at our facility in Volga, South Dakota, which resulted in the death of an outside contractor. The contractor was in the process of installing a catwalk in the vicinity of an oil storage tank at the time. No other injuries were reported, and property damage from the accident was limited to the tank and surrounding piping. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA") initiated an investigation into the incident and later cited the Company for six violations along with assessing a fine of $22,565 . On April 21, 2017, the Company was named as a defendant in a lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota. The plaintiffs, the heirs of the deceased contractor, alleged that the Company did not exercise ordinary care and awareness at the time of the accident, thus resulting in the contractor's death. On April 23, 2018, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with the plaintiffs. All monetary damages of the settlement were paid by and through the Company's general liability and umbrella insurance policies. |
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Subsequent Events [Abstract] | |
Subsequent Events | Subsequent Events Except for the event listed below, we evaluated all of our activity and concluded that no subsequent events have occurred that would require recognition in our financial statements or disclosed in the notes to our financial statements. On February 5, 2019, the Company’s Board of Managers declared a cash distribution to its members of approximately $15.2 million . The distribution was issued and paid to members on February 7, 2019 in accordance with the Company's operating agreement and distribution policy. |
Equity Investment in Affiliate
Equity Investment in Affiliate (Notes) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract] | |
Equity Investment in Affiliate | Investment in Related Parties In 2016, the Company purchased convertible promissory notes from Prairie AquaTech, LLC with face amounts totaling $2.0 million . In 2017, the Company converted these notes, along with $161,563 of accrued interest, into 142,489 Series A Units in Prairie AquaTech, LLC. The units are approximately 8.9% of Prairie AquaTech, LLC's issued and outstanding equity securities. The Company accounts for the investment in Prairie AquaTech, LLC using the equity method due to the Company's ability to exercise significant influence based on its board position. The Company recognized losses of $61,198 , $411,050 , and $0 in 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 , respectively, which is included in other non-operating income (expense). On February 20, 2018, the Company invested $5.0 million in Prairie AquaTech Investments, LLC, which is approximately 10.9% of Prairie AquaTech Investments, LLC's issued and outstanding equity securities. A substantial portion of this investment will be subsequently invested in Prairie AquaTech Manufacturing, LLC, a company formed to construct and operate the manufacturing facility that plans to produce and sell a high protein feed ingredient derived from agricultural products such as soybeans. In addition, the Company contributed various construction and management services in exchange for a 3.3% equity interest in Prairie AquaTech Manufacturing, LLC. The remaining portion of the $5.0 million investment in Prairie AquaTech Investments, LLC was made in Prairie AquaTech, LLC, in which the Company previously invested directly in 2016. On April 3, 2018, the Company entered into two agreements with Prairie AquaTech Manufacturing, LLC to perform various management services and to serve as the owner's representative during the construction of its new manufacturing facility adjacent to the Company's plant in Volga, South Dakota. The Company received a total of $1.72 million in compensation for those services of which $400,000 was received in cash and $1.32 million in preferred equity units. The equity units represent approximately 4.1% of Prairie AquaTech Manufacturing, LLC's issued and outstanding equity securities. The Company accounts for the investments in Prairie AquaTech Investments, LLC and Prairie AquaTech Manufacturing, LLC using the cost method . In the construction phase of the facility, the Company is acting as the Owner’s representative and providing various construction and management services. However, once the facility is operational in fiscal year 2019, the Company will not be able to exercise significant influence or control over any aspect of operations. Under the cost method, the investments are recorded at cost and the Company will record any dividends as income when received. The results of operations and financial position of the Company's equity method investment in Prairie AquaTech, LLC as of December 31, 2018 and 2017 and for the years then ended are summarized below (unaudited): 2018 2017 Revenues $ 4,284,288 $ 772,915 Expenses (4,828,039 ) (3,970,306 ) Other income (expense) (147,403 ) (159,255 ) Net income (loss) $ (691,154 ) $ (3,356,646 ) 2018 2017 Assets $ 7,264,092 $ 3,981,214 Liabilities 610,789 5,527,285 Equity 6,653,303 (1,546,071 ) |
Related Party Transactions (Not
Related Party Transactions (Notes) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Related Party Transactions [Abstract] | |
Related Party Transactions | Related Party Transactions The Company sold soybean meal to Prairie AquaTech, LLC totaling $314,420 , $138,442 , and $32,194 during the years ended December 31, 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 , respectively. As of December 31, 2018 and 2017 , Prairie AquaTech, LLC owed the Company $18,540 and $23,004 , respectively. On May 15, 2018, the Company sold to Prairie AquaTech Manufacturing, LLC approximately 8 acres of land adjacent to the Company's facility in Volga, South Dakota, for $300,000 . The land will be used for the construction and operation of a manufacturing facility. |
Principal Activity and Signif_2
Principal Activity and Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Polic | Cash and cash equivalents The Company considers all highly liquid investment instruments with original maturities of three months or less at the time of acquisition to be cash equivalents. |
Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Policy | Accounts receivable are considered past due when payments are not received on a timely basis in accordance with the Company’s credit terms, which is generally 30 days from invoice date. Accounts considered uncollectible are written off. The Company’s estimate of the allowance for doubtful accounts is based on historical experience, its evaluation of the current status of receivables, and unusual circumstances, if any. |
Inventory, Policy | Inventories Finished goods (soybean meal, oil, refined oil, and hulls) and raw materials (soybeans) are valued at net realizable value. This accounting policy is in accordance with the guidelines described in Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 905, Agriculture (formerly AICPA Statement of Position No. 85-3, Accounting by Agricultural Producers and Agricultural Cooperatives). Supplies and other inventories are stated at net realizable value. |
Cost Method Investments, Policy | Investments Investments in cooperatives are carried at cost plus the amount of patronage earnings allocated to the Company, less any cash distributions received. The Company accounts for its investments in related parties using two different methods based on specific facts and circumstances surrounding the Company's involvement in each. Prairie AquaTech, LLC is an incubator entity which is engaged in the research and development of high protein feed ingredients derived from agricultural products like soybeans. The Company uses the equity method for its investment in Prairie AquaTech, LLC due to the Company's ability to influence management decisions of Prairie AquaTech, LLC, due to its Board position on the Entity's Board of Managers. Under the equity method, the initial investment is recorded at cost and is adjusted at each reporting period to recognize the Company's share of earnings and losses of the entity. |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy | Property and equipment Property and equipment is stated at cost. Expenditures for renewals and improvements that significantly add to the productive capacity or extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense when incurred. When depreciable properties are sold or retired, the cost and accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the accounts and the resultant gain or loss is reflected in income. Depreciation is provided for over the estimated useful lives of the individual assets using the straight-line method. The range of the estimated useful lives used in the computation of depreciation is as follows: Building and improvements 10-39 years Equipment and furnishings 3-15 years Railcars 50 years The Company reviews its long-lived assets for impairment whenever events indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. If impairment indicators are present and the future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the assets, values are reduced to the estimated fair value of those assets. |
Revenue Recognition, Deferred Revenue | Deferred revenue The Company recognizes revenues as earned. Amounts received in advance of the period in which service is rendered are recorded as a liability under “Deferred liabilities”. |
Use of Estimates, Policy | Use of estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. |
Revenue Recognition, Policy | Revenue The Company accounts for all of its revenues from contracts with customers under ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which became effective January 1, 2018. As part of the adoption of ASC 606, the Company applied the new standard on a modified retrospective basis analyzing open contracts as of January 1, 2018. However, no cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings was necessary as no revenue recognition differences were identified when comparing the revenue recognition criteria under ASC 606 to previous requirements. The Company principally generates revenue from merchandising and transporting manufactured agricultural products used as ingredients in food, feed, energy and industrial products. Revenue is measured based on the consideration specified in the contract with a customer, and excludes any amounts collected on behalf of third parties (e.g. - taxes). The Company follows a policy of recognizing revenue at a single point in time when it satisfies its performance obligation by transferring control over a product to a customer. Control transfer typically occurs when goods are shipped from our facilities or at other predetermined control transfer points (for instance, destination terms). Shipping and handling costs related to contracts with customers for sale of goods are accounted for as a fulfillment activity and are included in cost of revenues. Accordingly, amounts billed to customers for such costs are included as a component of revenues. The following table presents a disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers for the years ended December 31, 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 , by product type: 2018 2017 2016 Soybean meal and hulls $ 257,440,362 $ 228,685,518 $ 230,628,325 Soybean oil and oil byproducts 133,996,012 146,570,824 147,303,368 Totals $ 391,436,374 $ 375,256,342 $ 377,931,693 |
Revenue Recognition, Cargo and Freight, Policy | Freight The Company presents all amounts billed to the customer for freight as a component of net revenue. Costs incurred for freight are reported as a component of cost of revenue. |
Advertising Costs, Policy | Advertising costs Advertising and promotion costs are expensed as incurred. The Company incurred $55,000 , $57,000 , and $40,000 , of advertising costs in the years ended December 31, 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 , respectively. |
Regulatory Environmental Costs, Policy | Environmental remediation It is management’s opinion that the amount of any potential environmental remediation costs will not be material to the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows; therefore, no accrual has been recorded. |
Derivatives, Methods of Accounting, Hedging Derivatives | Accounting for derivative instruments and hedging activities All of the Company’s derivatives are designated as non-hedge derivatives. The futures and options contracts, as well as the interest rate swaps, used by the Company are discussed below. Although the contracts may be effective economic hedges of specified risks, they are not designated as, nor accounted for, as hedging instruments. The Company, as part of its trading activity, uses futures and option contracts offered through regulated commodity exchanges to reduce risk. The Company is exposed to risk of loss in the market value of inventories. To reduce that risk, the Company generally takes opposite and offsetting positions using futures contracts or options. Unrealized gains and losses on futures and options contracts used to hedge soybean, oil and meal inventories, as well as foreign exchange rates, are recognized as a component of net proceeds for financial reporting. Inventories are recorded at estimated market value. Consequently, unrealized gains and losses on derivative contracts are offset by unrealized gains and losses on inventories and reflected in current earnings. The Company uses interest rate swaps, caps and floors offered through regulated commodity exchanges. The Company is exposed to risk of loss resulting from potential increases in interest rates on their variable rate debt. To reduce that risk, the Company has purchased interest rate swaps, caps and floors. Unrealized gains and losses on interest rate swaps, caps and floors are reflected in current earnings immediately. |
Earnings Per Share, Policy | Earnings per capital unit Earnings per capital unit are calculated based on the weighted average number of capital units outstanding. The Company has no other capital units or other member equity instruments that are dilutive for purposes of calculating earnings per capital unit. |
Income Tax, Policy | Income taxes As a limited liability company, the Company’s taxable income or loss is allocated to members in accordance with their respective percentage ownership. Therefore, no provision or liability for income taxes has been included in the financial statements. The Company has evaluated the provisions of FASB ASC 740-10 for uncertain tax positions. As of December 31, 2018 and 2017 , the unrecognized tax benefit accrual was zero. The Company will recognize future accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense if incurred. As of December 31, 2018 , the book value of the Company’s net assets exceeds the tax basis of those assets by approximately $20.9 million . The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state jurisdictions. We are no longer subject to income tax examinations by U.S. federal and state tax authorities for years prior to 2015. We currently have no tax years under examination. |
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy | Recent accounting pronouncements FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02 (Leases). The amendments in this ASU revise the accounting related to lessee accounting. Under the new guidance, lessees will be required to recognize a lease liability and a right-of-use asset for all leases. The new lease guidance also simplifies the accounting for sale and leaseback transactions primarily because lessees must recognize lease assets and lease liabilities. The amendments in this ASU are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on January 1, 2019 and should be applied through a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. While early adoption is permitted, the Company does not plan to adopt the standard until the interim period ended March 31, 2019. The Company expects right-of-use assets, current liabilities, and long-term liabilities to increase approximately $7.7 million , $2.7 million , and $5.0 million , respectively, upon adoption of this new standard. FASB issued ASU No. 2017-12 (Derivatives and Hedging: Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities). The ASU is intended to improve and simplify accounting rules around hedge accounting. The new standard refines and expands hedge accounting for both financial (e.g., interest rate) and commodity risks. Its provisions create more transparency around how economic results are presented, both on the face of the financial statements and in the footnotes, for investors and analysts. The standard update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. Management is currently evaluating the potential impact of adopting this update. |
Principal Activity and Signif_3
Principal Activity and Significant Accounting Policies (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Disaggregation of Revenue | The following table presents a disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers for the years ended December 31, 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 , by product type: 2018 2017 2016 Soybean meal and hulls $ 257,440,362 $ 228,685,518 $ 230,628,325 Soybean oil and oil byproducts 133,996,012 146,570,824 147,303,368 Totals $ 391,436,374 $ 375,256,342 $ 377,931,693 |
Accounts Receivable (Tables)
Accounts Receivable (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Receivables [Abstract] | |
Past Due Financing Receivables | The following table presents the aging analysis of trade receivables as of December 31, 2018 and 2017 : 2018 2017 Past due: Less than 30 days past due $ 5,362,970 $ 4,461,039 30-59 days past due 387,670 240,280 60-89 days past due 101,687 15,061 Greater than 90 days past due 84 25,715 Total past due 5,852,411 4,742,095 Current 14,698,027 15,058,551 Totals $ 20,550,438 $ 19,800,646 |
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable | The following table provides information regarding the Company’s allowance for doubtful accounts receivable as of December 31, 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 : 2018 2017 2016 Balances, beginning of year $ — $ — $ 495,000 Amounts charged (credited) to costs and expenses 42,909 — 322,065 Additions (deductions) (42,909 ) — (817,065 ) Balances, end of year $ — $ — $ — |
Inventories (Tables)
Inventories (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Inventory, Current | The Company’s inventories consist of the following as of December 31: 2018 2017 Finished goods $ 21,283,354 $ 21,273,635 Raw materials 15,206,526 16,218,387 Supplies & miscellaneous 226,134 474,065 Totals $ 36,716,014 $ 37,966,087 |
Investments in Cooperatives (Ta
Investments in Cooperatives (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates, Schedule of Investments [Abstract] | |
Schedule Of Investment In Co Operatives | The Company’s investments in cooperatives consist of the following at December 31: 2018 2017 CoBank $ 1,552,022 $ 1,527,891 |
Property and Equipment (Tables)
Property and Equipment (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | |
Property, Plant and Equipment | The following is a summary of property and equipment at December 31: 2018 2017 Cost Accumulated Depreciation Net Net Land $ 516,326 $ — $ 516,326 $ 543,816 Land improvements 2,043,236 (487,053 ) 1,556,183 1,397,248 Buildings and improvements 21,526,900 (8,938,236 ) 12,588,664 11,567,045 Machinery and equipment 79,238,692 (40,724,896 ) 38,513,796 36,911,234 Railroad cars 1,238,508 (6,193 ) 1,232,315 — Company vehicles 123,716 (107,409 ) 16,307 34,137 Furniture and fixtures 1,526,779 (982,978 ) 543,801 567,257 Construction in progress 4,100,622 — 4,100,622 4,510,571 Totals $ 110,314,779 $ (51,246,765 ) $ 59,068,014 $ 55,531,308 |
Long-Term Debt (Tables)
Long-Term Debt (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Debt | 2018 2017 Revolving term loan from CoBank, interest at variable rates (4.96% and 4.02% at December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively), secured by substantially all property and equipment. Loan matures September 20, 2023. $ — $ 4,449,981 Note payable to Brookings Regional Railroad Authority, due in annual principal and interest installments of $75,500, interest rate at 2.00%, secured by railroad track assets. Note matures June 1, 2020. 665,222 725,970 Total debt before current maturities and debt issuance costs 665,222 5,175,951 Less current maturities (61,964 ) (60,749 ) Less debt issuance costs, net of amortization of $3,769 and $1,615 as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively (10,231 ) (12,384 ) Totals $ 593,027 $ 5,102,818 |
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt | minimum principal payments on long-term debt obligations for the years ended December 31: 2019 $ 61,964 2020 603,258 Total $ 665,222 |
Commitments (Tables)
Commitments (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases | The following is a schedule of future minimum payments required under these operating commitments. Rail Cars Other Total Year ended December 31: 2019 $ 2,877,000 $ 25,000 $ 2,902,000 2020 2,664,000 22,000 2,686,000 2021 1,780,000 18,000 1,798,000 2022 911,000 18,000 929,000 2023 30,000 16,000 46,000 Thereafter — 13,000 13,000 Totals $ 8,262,000 $ 112,000 $ 8,374,000 |
Cash Flow Information (Tables)
Cash Flow Information (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Cash Flow Information [Abstract] | |
Schedule Of Changes In Assets and Liabilities | The following is a schedule of changes in assets and liabilities used to determine cash from operating activities: 2018 2017 2016 (Increase) decrease in assets: Trade accounts receivable $ (749,792 ) $ 551,935 $ 1,044,158 Inventories 1,250,073 (5,572,666 ) (5,564,225 ) Margin account deposit 2,026,900 (1,976,860 ) 5,066,517 Prepaid expenses 86,764 (122,285 ) 219,934 2,613,945 (7,119,876 ) 766,384 2018 2017 2016 Increase (decrease) in liabilities: Accounts payable 392,646 475,956 (14,565 ) Accrued commodity purchases (2,258,421 ) 1,954,659 628,510 Accrued expenses and interest 1,362,624 (236,732 ) (423,386 ) Deferred liabilities (1,469,278 ) 228,217 1,495,170 (1,972,429 ) 2,422,100 1,685,729 Totals $ 641,516 $ (4,697,776 ) $ 2,452,113 |
Derivative Instruments and He_2
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule Of Derivatives Assets and Liabilities Not Designated As Hedging Instruments | As of December 31, 2018 and 2017 , the value of the Company’s open futures, options and forward contracts was approximately $802,770 and $(1,545,926) , respectively. Amounts As of December 31, 2018 Balance Sheet Classification Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Commodity contracts Current Assets $ 3,696,540 $ 2,722,830 Foreign exchange contracts Current Assets 129,258 100,730 Interest rate caps and floors Current Liabilities — 199,468 Totals $ 3,825,798 $ 3,023,028 Amounts As of December 31, 2017 Balance Sheet Classification Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Commodity contracts Current Assets $ 4,141,464 $ 5,728,129 Foreign exchange contracts Current Assets 90,184 45,792 Interest rate swaps Current Liabilities — 3,653 Totals $ 4,231,648 $ 5,777,574 |
Schedule Of Derivative Instruments, Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments | During the years ended December 31, 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 , net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivative transactions were recognized in the statements of operations as follows: Net Gain (Loss) Recognized on Derivative Activities for the Year Ending December 31: 2018 2017 2016 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Commodity contracts $ 8,594,290 $ 5,302,090 $ 5,269,485 Foreign exchange contracts (29,269 ) 109,211 45,517 Interest rate swaps 105,155 (1,323 ) — Totals $ 8,670,176 $ 5,409,978 $ 5,315,002 |
Fair Value of Financial Instr_2
Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis | The following tables set forth financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value in the balance sheets and the respective levels to which fair value measurements are classified within the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2018 and 2017 : Fair Value as of December 31, 2018 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Financial assets: Inventory $ 973,710 $ 35,338,531 $ — $ 36,312,241 Margin deposits $ 2,350,852 $ — $ — $ 2,350,852 Fair Value as of December 31, 2017 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Financial Assets: Inventory $ (1,586,664 ) $ 38,956,476 $ — $ 37,369,812 Margin deposits $ 4,377,752 $ — $ — $ 4,377,752 |
Business Credit Risk and Conc_2
Business Credit Risk and Concentrations (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract] | |
Schedules of Concentration of Risk, by Risk Factor | Net revenue by geographic area for the years ended December 31, 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 are as follows: 2018 2017 2016 United States $ 306,146,072 $ 300,376,967 $ 307,744,743 Canada 85,290,302 74,879,375 70,186,950 Totals $ 391,436,374 $ 375,256,342 $ 377,931,693 |
Equity Investment in Affiliat_2
Equity Investment in Affiliate (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments | December 31, 2018 and 2017 and for the years then ended are summarized below (unaudited): 2018 2017 Revenues $ 4,284,288 $ 772,915 Expenses (4,828,039 ) (3,970,306 ) Other income (expense) (147,403 ) (159,255 ) Net income (loss) $ (691,154 ) $ (3,356,646 ) |
Principal Activity and Signif_4
Principal Activity and Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |||
Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Accounts receivable credit period | 30 days | |||
Advertising Expense | $ 55,000 | $ 57,000 | $ 40,000 | |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits | 0 | 0 | ||
Deferred Tax Assets, Net Of Valuation Allowance | 20,900,000 | |||
Liabilities, Current | $ 46,165,625 | $ 48,738,623 | ||
Building and Building Improvements | Maximum | ||||
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives | 39 years | |||
Building and Building Improvements | Minimum | ||||
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives | 10 years | |||
Furniture and Fixtures | Maximum | ||||
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives | 15 years | |||
Furniture and Fixtures | Minimum | ||||
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives | 3 years | |||
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member] | Scenario, Forecast [Member] | ||||
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset | $ 7,700,000 | |||
Liabilities, Current | 2,700,000 | |||
Liabilities, Noncurrent | $ 5,000,000 |
Principal Activity and Signif_5
Principal Activity and Significant Accounting Policies - Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Revenue | $ 391,436,374 | $ 375,256,342 | $ 377,931,693 |
Soybean meal and hulls | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Revenue | 257,440,362 | 228,685,518 | 230,628,325 |
Soybean oil and oil byproducts | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Revenue | $ 133,996,012 | $ 146,570,824 | $ 147,303,368 |
Accounts Receivable (Details Te
Accounts Receivable (Details Textual) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Receivables [Abstract] | |
Percentage Of Late Fee On Past Due Receivables | 1.50% |
Accounts receivable credit period | 30 days |
Accounts Receivable (Details)
Accounts Receivable (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Past due | $ 5,852,411 | $ 4,742,095 |
Current | 14,698,027 | 15,058,551 |
Totals | 20,550,438 | 19,800,646 |
Financing Receivables, 1 to 29 Days Past Due [Member] | ||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Past due | 5,362,970 | 4,461,039 |
Financing Receivables, 30 to 59 Days Past Due [Member] | ||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Past due | 387,670 | 240,280 |
Financing Receivables, 60 to 89 Days Past Due [Member] | ||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Past due | 101,687 | 15,061 |
Financing Receivables, Equal to Greater than 90 Days Past Due [Member] | ||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Past due | $ 84 | $ 25,715 |
Accounts Receivable (Details 1
Accounts Receivable (Details 1) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward] | |||
Balances, beginning of year | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 495,000 |
Amounts charged (credited) to costs and expenses | 42,909 | 0 | 322,065 |
Additions (deductions) | 42,909 | 0 | 817,065 |
Balances, end of year | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Inventories (Details)
Inventories (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 |
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Finished goods | $ 21,283,354 | $ 21,273,635 |
Raw materials | 15,206,526 | 16,218,387 |
Supplies & miscellaneous | 226,134 | 474,065 |
Totals | $ 36,716,014 | $ 37,966,087 |
Margin Deposits Margin Deposits
Margin Deposits Margin Deposits (Details) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Future [Member] | |
Derivative [Line Items] | |
Contracts Maturity | 12 months |
Investments in Cooperatives (De
Investments in Cooperatives (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Investments in cooperatives | $ 1,552,022 | $ 1,527,891 | |
Investments in associated cooperative companies: | |||
Proceeds from investments in cooperatives | 0 | 3,258,430 | $ 0 |
Loss on sale of investments in cooperatives | 0 | 1,451,728 | $ 0 |
Cobank | |||
Investments in cooperatives | 1,552,022 | $ 1,527,891 | |
Minnesota Soybean Processors | Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operations | |||
Investments in associated cooperative companies: | |||
Proceeds from investments in cooperatives | 3,258,180 | ||
Loss on sale of investments in cooperatives | $ 1,451,978 |
Investments in Cooperatives (_2
Investments in Cooperatives (Details Textual) | Dec. 31, 2018 |
Preferred Class B | |
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 8.00% |
Convertible Notes Receivable (D
Convertible Notes Receivable (Details) - Prairie AquaTech, LLC | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)shares | |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | |
Interest income on convertible debt | $ | $ 161,563 |
Converted instrument, shares issued (in shares) | shares | 142,489 |
Property and Equipment (Details
Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 |
Cost | $ 110,314,779 | $ 103,325,413 |
Less accumulated depreciation | (51,246,765) | (47,794,105) |
Total property and equipment, net | 59,068,014 | 55,531,308 |
Land | ||
Cost | 516,326 | |
Less accumulated depreciation | 0 | |
Total property and equipment, net | 516,326 | 543,816 |
Land Improvements | ||
Cost | 2,043,236 | |
Less accumulated depreciation | (487,053) | |
Total property and equipment, net | 1,556,183 | 1,397,248 |
Building and Building Improvements | ||
Cost | 21,526,900 | |
Less accumulated depreciation | (8,938,236) | |
Total property and equipment, net | 12,588,664 | 11,567,045 |
Machinery and Equipment | ||
Cost | 79,238,692 | |
Less accumulated depreciation | (40,724,896) | |
Total property and equipment, net | 38,513,796 | 36,911,234 |
Railroad Cars | ||
Cost | 1,238,508 | |
Less accumulated depreciation | (6,193) | |
Total property and equipment, net | 1,232,315 | 0 |
Vehicles | ||
Cost | 123,716 | |
Less accumulated depreciation | (107,409) | |
Total property and equipment, net | 16,307 | 34,137 |
Furniture and Fixtures | ||
Cost | 1,526,779 | |
Less accumulated depreciation | (982,978) | |
Total property and equipment, net | 543,801 | 567,257 |
Construction In Progress | ||
Cost | 4,100,622 | |
Less accumulated depreciation | 0 | |
Total property and equipment, net | $ 4,100,622 | $ 4,510,571 |
Property and Equipment (Detai_2
Property and Equipment (Details Textual) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | |||
Depreciation | $ 4,155,061 | $ 3,621,564 | $ 3,230,255 |
Notes Payable - Seasonal Loan (
Notes Payable - Seasonal Loan (Details Textual) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Line Of Credit Facility, Expiration Date | Oct. 1, 2019 | |
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity | $ 20,000,000 | |
Line Of Credit Facility, Interest Rate At Period End | 4.71% | |
Long-term line of credit | $ 0 | $ 4,449,981 |
Line Of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity | 20,000,000 | |
Advances On Revolving Credit Facility | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Long-term line of credit | $ 0 |
Long-Term Debt (Details)
Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Revolving term loan from CoBank, interest at variable rates (4.21% and 4.55% at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively), secured by substantially all property and equipment. Loan matures March 20, 2018. | $ 0 | $ 4,449,981 |
Notes Payable | 665,222 | 725,970 |
Long-term Debt, Gross | 665,222 | 5,175,951 |
Current maturities of long-term debt | (61,964) | (60,749) |
Deferred Finance Costs, Own-share Lending Arrangement, Issuance Costs, Net | (10,231) | (12,384) |
Totals | $ 593,027 | $ 5,102,818 |
Long-Term Debt (Details 1)
Long-Term Debt (Details 1) | Dec. 31, 2018USD ($) |
For the years ending December 31: | |
2018 | $ 61,964 |
2019 | 603,258 |
Long-term Debt | $ 665,222 |
Long-Term Debt (Details Textual
Long-Term Debt (Details Textual) - USD ($) | Mar. 20, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Long-term line of credit | $ 0 | $ 4,449,981 | ||
Line Of Credit Facility, Interest Rate At Period End | 4.71% | |||
Line of Credit Facility, Periodic Payment, Principal | $ 2,000,000 | |||
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs | $ 14,000 | 10,500 | 14,000 | $ 0 |
Line of credit facility, fair value of amount outstanding | 20,000,000 | |||
Notes Payable | 665,222 | $ 725,970 | ||
Revolving Term Loan | ||||
Long-term line of credit | $ 24,000,000 | |||
Line Of Credit Facility, Interest Rate At Period End | 4.96% | 4.02% | ||
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage | 0.40% | |||
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date | Sep. 20, 2023 | |||
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] | ||||
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Interest | $ 75,500 | |||
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 2.00% | |||
Notes Payable | $ 964,070 |
Employee Benefit Plans (Details
Employee Benefit Plans (Details Textual) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits [Line Items] | |||
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost | $ 210,000 | $ 163,000 | $ 157,000 |
Profit Sharing | |||
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits [Line Items] | |||
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Percent of Profits Allocated | 4.60% | ||
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Contributions by Employer | $ 2,000,000 | ||
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Compensation Expense | $ 1,161,000 | $ 291,000 | $ 473,000 |
Commitments (Details)
Commitments (Details) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2018USD ($) |
Year ended December 31: | |
2013 | $ 2,902 |
2014 | 2,686 |
2015 | 1,798 |
2016 | 929 |
2017 | 46 |
Thereafter | 13 |
Totals | 8,374 |
Railroad Transportation Equipment | |
Year ended December 31: | |
2013 | 2,877 |
2014 | 2,664 |
2015 | 1,780 |
2016 | 911 |
2017 | 30 |
Thereafter | 0 |
Totals | 8,262 |
Other Transportation Equipment | |
Year ended December 31: | |
2013 | 25 |
2014 | 22 |
2015 | 18 |
2016 | 18 |
2017 | 16 |
Thereafter | 13 |
Totals | $ 112 |
Commitments (Details Textual)
Commitments (Details Textual) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)car | Dec. 31, 2017USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2016USD ($) | |
Operating Leases, Rent Expense | $ 58,954 | $ 46,771 | $ 101,755 |
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months | 2,902,000 | ||
Railroad Transportation Equipment | |||
Operating Leases, Rent Expense | 3,132,935 | $ 3,310,326 | $ 3,112,577 |
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months | $ 2,877,000 | ||
Ge Capital | |||
Number Of Rail Cars | car | 249 | ||
Monthly Payments For Operating Leases | $ 100,778 | ||
Trinity Capital | |||
Number Of Rail Cars | car | 137 | ||
Monthly Payments For Operating Leases | $ 75,840 | ||
Flagship Rail Services | |||
Number Of Rail Cars | car | 64 | ||
Monthly Payments For Operating Leases | $ 27,200 | ||
Gatx Corporation | |||
Number Of Rail Cars | car | 15 | ||
Monthly Payments For Operating Leases | $ 4,500 | ||
American Railcar Leasing, Inc. | |||
Number Of Rail Cars | car | 30 | ||
Monthly Payments For Operating Leases | $ 30,780 | ||
Minimum | |||
Lease Term | 3 years | ||
Maximum | |||
Lease Term | 18 years |
Cash Flow Information (Details)
Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
(Increase) decrease in assets: | |||
Trade accounts receivable | $ (749,792) | $ 551,935 | $ 1,044,158 |
Inventories | 1,250,073 | (5,572,666) | (5,564,225) |
Margin account deposit | 2,026,900 | (1,976,860) | 5,066,517 |
Prepaid expenses | 86,764 | (122,285) | 219,934 |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Operating Assets | 2,613,945 | (7,119,876) | 766,384 |
Increase (decrease) in liabilities: | |||
Accounts payable | 392,646 | 475,956 | (14,565) |
Accrued commodity purchases | (2,258,421) | 1,954,659 | 628,510 |
Accrued expenses and interest | 1,362,624 | (236,732) | (423,386) |
Deferred liabilities | (1,469,278) | 228,217 | 1,495,170 |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Operating Liabilities | (1,972,429) | 2,422,100 | 1,685,729 |
Total | $ (641,516) | $ 4,697,776 | $ (2,452,113) |
Derivative Instruments and He_3
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 |
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: | ||
Asset Derivatives | $ 3,825,798 | $ 4,231,648 |
Liability Derivatives | 3,023,028 | 5,777,574 |
Commodity Contract | ||
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: | ||
Asset Derivatives | 3,696,540 | 4,141,464 |
Liability Derivatives | 2,722,830 | 5,728,129 |
Foreign Exchange Contract | ||
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: | ||
Asset Derivatives | 129,258 | 90,184 |
Liability Derivatives | 100,730 | 45,792 |
Interest Rate Swap | ||
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: | ||
Asset Derivatives | 0 | 0 |
Liability Derivatives | $ 199,468 | $ 3,653 |
Derivative Instruments and He_4
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details 1) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: | |||
Net Gain (Loss) Recognized on Derivative Activities | $ 8,670,176 | $ 5,409,978 | $ 5,315,002 |
Commodity Contract | |||
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: | |||
Net Gain (Loss) Recognized on Derivative Activities | 8,594,290 | 5,302,090 | 5,269,485 |
Foreign Exchange Contract | |||
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: | |||
Net Gain (Loss) Recognized on Derivative Activities | (29,269) | 109,211 | 45,517 |
Interest Rate Swap | |||
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: | |||
Net Gain (Loss) Recognized on Derivative Activities | $ 105,155 | $ (1,323) | $ 0 |
Derivative Instruments and He_5
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details Textual) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] | |||
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net | $ 8,670,176 | $ 5,409,978 | $ 5,315,002 |
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), At Fair Value, Net | $ 802,770 | $ (1,545,926) |
Fair Value of Financial Instr_3
Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 |
Financial assets: | ||
Inventory | $ 36,312,241 | $ 37,369,812 |
Margin deposits | 2,350,852 | 4,377,752 |
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | ||
Financial assets: | ||
Inventory | 973,710 | (1,586,664) |
Margin deposits | 2,350,852 | 4,377,752 |
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | ||
Financial assets: | ||
Inventory | 35,338,531 | 38,956,476 |
Margin deposits | 0 | 0 |
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | ||
Financial assets: | ||
Inventory | 0 | 0 |
Margin deposits | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Business Credit Risk and Conc_3
Business Credit Risk and Concentrations (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
United States | |||
Segment Reporting Information, Revenue for Reportable Segment | $ 306,146,072 | $ 300,376,967 | $ 307,744,743 |
Canada | |||
Segment Reporting Information, Revenue for Reportable Segment | 85,290,302 | 74,879,375 | 70,186,950 |
United states and Canada | |||
Segment Reporting Information, Revenue for Reportable Segment | $ 391,436,374 | $ 375,256,342 | $ 377,931,693 |
Business Credit Risk and Conc_4
Business Credit Risk and Concentrations (Details Textual) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Receivables, Net, Current | $ 20,521,900 | $ 19,756,254 | |
Soybean Meal | |||
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net, Percentage | 64.00% | 59.00% | 59.00% |
Soybean Oil | |||
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net, Percentage | 33.00% | 38.00% | 38.00% |
Members' Equity (Details Textua
Members' Equity (Details Textual) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | Feb. 06, 2018USD ($)$ / shares | Dec. 31, 2018$ / Unitsshares |
Equity [Abstract] | ||
Minimum Capital Units | shares | 2,500 | |
Redemption Of Members Equity Per Unit | $ / Units | 0.20 | |
Net Income Distribution To Members Description | if a member becomes a holder of less than 2,500 units, or if a member becomes an owner (directly or indirectly) of more than 10% of the issued and outstanding capital units. | |
Distribution to members | $ | $ 5.1 | |
Distribution to members, in dollars per share | $ / shares | $ 0.167 |
Contingencies - Narrative (Deta
Contingencies - Narrative (Details) | Nov. 05, 2015USD ($)violation |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Number of Regulatory Violations, OSHA | violation | 6 |
Regulatory Violations, Fine | $ | $ 22,565 |
Subsequent Events (Details Text
Subsequent Events (Details Textual) - USD ($) | Feb. 07, 2019 | Feb. 05, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Distributions to members | $ 5,075,303 | $ 9,444,789 | $ 15,048,481 | ||
Investments in related parties | 8,009,315 | $ 1,750,513 | |||
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity | $ 20,000,000 | ||||
Subsequent Event | |||||
Distributions to members | $ 15,200,000 | ||||
Distribution date | Feb. 7, 2019 |
Equity Investment in Affiliat_3
Equity Investment in Affiliate (Details) | Apr. 03, 2018USD ($)agreement | Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)shares | Dec. 31, 2017USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2016USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2018 | Feb. 20, 2018USD ($) |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] | ||||||
Loss on equity method investment | $ 61,198 | $ 411,050 | $ 0 | |||
Equity Method Investments | $ 8,009,315 | 1,750,513 | ||||
Prairie AquaTech, LLC | ||||||
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] | ||||||
Equity method investment, ownership percentage | 8.90% | 10.90% | ||||
Additional ownership proportion acquired in equity method investment (as a percent) | 3.30% | |||||
Loss on equity method investment | $ 61,198 | 411,050 | 0 | |||
Equity Method Investments | $ 5,000,000 | |||||
Prairie AquaTech, LLC | ||||||
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] | ||||||
Face amount of debt | 2,000,000 | |||||
Interest income on convertible debt | $ 161,563 | |||||
Converted instrument, shares issued (in shares) | shares | 142,489 | |||||
Number of agreements | agreement | 2 | |||||
Revenue from related parties | $ 1,720,000 | $ 314,420 | $ 138,442 | $ 32,194 | ||
Revenue from related parties received in cash | 400,000 | |||||
Revenue from related parties received in preferred equity units | $ 1,320,000 | |||||
Proportion of equity units received relative to total issued and outstanding equity securities (as a percent) | 4.10% |
Equity Investment in Affiliat_4
Equity Investment in Affiliate Equity method investment, summarized financial information (Details) - Prairie AquaTech, LLC - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] | ||
Revenues | $ 4,284,288 | $ 772,915 |
Expenses | (4,828,039) | (3,970,306) |
Other income (expense) | (147,403) | (159,255) |
Net income (loss) | (691,154) | (3,356,646) |
Assets | 7,264,092 | 3,981,214 |
Liabilities | 610,789 | 5,527,285 |
Equity | $ 6,653,303 | $ (1,546,071) |
Related Party Transactions (Det
Related Party Transactions (Details) - Prairie AquaTech, LLC | May 15, 2018USD ($)a | Apr. 03, 2018USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2018USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2017USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2016USD ($) |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||
Revenue from related parties | $ 1,720,000 | $ 314,420 | $ 138,442 | $ 32,194 | |
Due from related parties | $ 18,540 | $ 23,004 | |||
Volga, South Dakota | |||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||
Area of land (acres) | a | 8 | ||||
Proceeds from sale of real estate | $ 300,000 |