CARGILL INC.

Company Overview

Cargill Inc. is engaged in the processing of agricultural products, commodities trading, and the provision of food products. It has been involved in biofuel production since the early 2000s. It utilizes waste material as biofuel feedstock and was produced at Cargill’s Ghent plant, which has an annual FAME biodiesel production capacity of 400,000 metric tons. It operates in 70 countries worldwide, with 1,000 locations, and sells its products in 125 markets.

Cargill Inc. supports carbon farming through its RegenConnect Program, which incentivizes farmers to use regenerative agriculture practices that enable CO2 capture and storage, while improving soil health. The 2024 survey of U.S. farmers participating in Cargill RegenConnect found that 75% reported yield benefits, 95% observed reduced erosion, and 85% observed improved water infiltration.