10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2013

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                to

COMMISSION FILE NO. 000-50253

SOUTH DAKOTA SOYBEAN

PROCESSORS, LLC

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

South Dakota	46-0462968
(State of Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

100 Caspian Avenue, PO Box 500, Volga, South Dakota 57071

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(605) 627-9240

(Registrant’s Telephone Number)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes   x    No   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). x   Yes        ¨    No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, accelerated filer or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

¨ Large Accelerated Filer ¨ Accelerated Filer ¨ Non-Accelerated Filer (do not check if a smaller reporting company) x     Smaller Reporting Company

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

¨ Yes          x No

APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY

PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS

Check whether the registrant filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Section 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act after the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court. Yes   ¨  No   ¨

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS

State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date: On November 6, 2013, the registrant had 30,419,000 capital units outstanding.

Table of Contents 

			Page
Part I.	FINANCIAL INFORMATION		3
	Item I.	Financial Statements (Unaudited)	3
	Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	18
	Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	24
	Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	25
Part II.	OTHER INFORMATION		25
	Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	25
	Item 1A.	Risk Factors	25
	Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	25
	Item 3.	Defaults among Senior Securities	25
	Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	25
	Item 5.	Other Information	25
	Item 6.	Exhibits	25
Signatures			26

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

South Dakota Soybean Processors, LLC

Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2013 and 2012

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South Dakota Soybean Processors, LLC

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

		September 30,
		2013		December 31,
		(Unaudited)		2012
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	3,047,352	$	292,874
Trade accounts receivable		30,239,023		30,596,162
Inventories		33,349,175		72,469,499
Margin deposits		550,824		1,624,565
Assets of discontinued division		213,314		216,105
Prepaid expenses		844,589		1,024,882
Total current assets		68,244,277		106,224,087
Property and equipment		66,997,333		62,457,602
Less accumulated depreciation		(37,356,436)		(35,989,551)
Total property and equipment, net		29,640,897		26,468,051
Other assets
Investments in cooperatives		6,064,481		8,197,832
Notes receivable - members		145,707		147,056
Other intangible assets, net		6,762		8,210
Total other assets		6,216,950		8,353,098
Total assets	$	104,102,124	$	141,045,236

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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South Dakota Soybean Processors, LLC

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (continued)

	September 30,
	2013		December 31,
	(Unaudited)		2012
Liabilities and Members' Equity
Current liabilities
Current maturities of long-term debt	$	420,043	$	2,600,000
Note payable - seasonal loan		-		16,917,303
Accounts payable		1,149,124		1,812,186
Accrued commodity purchases		38,909,572		62,421,223
Accrued expenses		2,384,552		2,241,614
Accrued interest		477,270		448,795
Deferred liabilities - current		376,672		1,453,432
Total current liabilities		43,717,233		87,894,553
Long-term liabilities
Long-term debt, less current maturities		9,000,000		11,600,000
Deferred liabilities, less current maturities		81,766		126,213
Total long-term liabilities		9,081,766		11,726,213
Commitments and contingencies
Members' equity
Class A Units, no par value, 30,419,000 units issued and     outstanding, net of subscriptions receivable of $ 0 and $2,259     at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively		51,303,125		41,424,470
Total liabilities and members' equity	$	104,102,124	$	141,045,236

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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South Dakota Soybean Processors, LLC

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

For the Three-Month and Nine-Month Periods Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

	Three Months Ended September 30:				Nine Months Ended September 30:
	2013		2012		2013		2012
Net revenues	$	139,369,276	$	103,535,868	$	354,429,412	$	294,275,929
Cost of revenues:
Cost of product sold		120,321,924		90,108,261		303,510,222		253,469,105
Production		4,278,568		4,287,433		13,340,898		12,149,976
Freight and rail		7,254,752		5,516,331		20,894,917		17,583,740
Brokerage fees		159,673		133,241		474,721		359,728
Total cost of revenues		132,014,917		100,045,266		338,220,758		283,562,549
Gross profit		7,354,359		3,490,602		16,208,654		10,713,380
Operating expenses:
Administration		695,233		534,618		2,024,567		1,752,190
Operating income		6,659,126		2,955,984		14,184,087		8,961,190
Other income (expense):
Interest expense		(434,421)		(531,847)		(1,364,475)		(1,301,114)
Other non-operating income		352,365		546,585		1,050,383		1,260,469
Patronage dividend income		-		-		1,074,734		576,728
Total other income (expense)		(82,056)		14,738		760,642		536,083
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		6,577,070		2,970,722		14,944,729		9,497,273
Income tax expense		-		-		(1,000)		(1,000)
Income from continuing operations		6,577,070		2,970,722		14,943,729		9,496,273
Gain (loss) from discontinued operations		10,000		(63,551)		8,772		(107,269)
Net income	$	6,587,070	$	2,907,171	$	14,952,501	$	9,389,004
Basic and diluted earnings per capital unit:
Income from continuing operations	$	0.22	$	0.10	$	0.49	$	0.31
Loss from discontinued operations		0.00		(0.00)		0.00		(0.00)
Net income	$	0.22	$	0.10	$	0.49	$	0.31
Weighted average number of capital units outstanding for     calculation of basic and diluted earnings per capital unit		30,419,000		30,419,000		30,419,000		30,419,000

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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South Dakota Soybean Processors, LLC

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

For the Nine-Month Periods Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

	2013		2012
Operating activities
Net income	$	14,952,501	$	9,389,004
(Income) loss from discontinued operations		(8,772)		107,269
Income from continued operations		14,943,729		9,496,273
Charges and credits to net income from continuing operations not affecting cash:
Depreciation and amortization		1,438,592		1,326,791
Gain on sales of property and equipment		4,690		1,161
Non-cash patronage dividends		(591,099)		(327,169)
Change in current assets and liabilities		15,606,990		(49,399,631)
Net cash from (used for) operating activities of continuing operations		31,402,902		(38,902,575)
Net cash from operating activities of discontinued operations		11,563		357,913
Net cash from (used for) operating activities		31,414,465		(38,544,662)
Investing activities
Retirement of patronage dividends		2,724,450		-
Decrease in member loans		1,349		619
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment		1,500		-
Purchase of property and equipment		(4,616,180)		(1,354,571)
Net cash used for investing activities of continuing activities		(1,888,881)		(1,353,952)
Net cash from investing activities of discontinued activities		-		98,503
Net cash used for investing activities		(1,888,881)		(1,255,449)
Financing activities
Change in excess of outstanding checks over bank balances		-		13,899,034
Net proceeds (payments) from seasonal borrowings		(16,917,303)		26,505,978
Distributions to members		(5,076,105)		-
Decrease in subscriptions receivable		2,259		-
Proceeds from long-term debt		169,898		1,547,999
Principal payments on long-term debt		(4,949,855)		(2,153,000)
Net cash from (used for) financing activities		(26,771,106)		39,800,011
Net change in cash and cash equivalents		2,754,478		(100)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		292,874		150
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	3,047,352	$	50
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest	$	1,336,000	$	1,157,466
Income taxes	$	1,000	$	1,000

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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South Dakota Soybean Processors, LLC

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 1 -         Principal Activity and Significant Accounting Policies

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contained herein have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities Exchange Commission. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations, although South Dakota Soybean Processors, LLC (the “Company”, “LLC”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information not misleading.

In the opinion of management, all normal recurring adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. The results of operations and cash flows for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year due in part to the seasonal nature of some of the Company’s businesses. The consolidated balance sheet data as of December 31, 2012 has been derived from audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and Urethane Soy Systems Company (USSC), which was the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary. The effects of all intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. During 2011, the Company determined to discontinue operations of its polyurethane segment, including USSC, and put the assets and business up for sale. For all periods presented, amounts associated with the polyurethane segment have been classified as discontinued operations on the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.

On October 16, 2012, USSC’s Board of Directors and the Company’s Board of Managers approved the legal dissolution of USSC, and on December 7, 2012, USSC was formally dissolved as a corporation.

These statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2012, included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 25, 2013.

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

Revenue is recognized when the title to the related products is transferred to the customer. When a sales contract has delivery terms of ‘FOB Shipping Point’, revenue is recognized when the products are shipped. For those sales contracts with delivery terms of ‘FOB Destination’, revenue is not recognized until the products are delivered to the agreed-upon location. Revenues are presented net of discounts and sales allowances.

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South Dakota Soybean Processors, LLC

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Recent accounting pronouncements

The Company has reviewed all recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting pronouncements and does not expect the future adoption of any such pronouncements to have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior year’s financial statements to conform to the current year presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on previously reported results of operations or members’ equity.

Note 2 -         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 September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

	September 30,		December 31,
	2013		2012
Past due:
Less than 30 days past due	$	3,025,616	$	2,717,120
31-90 days past due		267,706		185,168
Greater than 90 days past due		-		45
Total past due		3,293,322		2,902,333
Current		26,945,701		27,693,829
Totals	$	30,239,023	$	30,596,162

The following table provides information regarding the Company’s allowance for doubtful accounts receivable of continued operations as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

	September 30,		December 31,
	2013		2012
Balances, beginning of period	$	-	$	-
Amounts charged (credited) to costs and expenses		20,487		-
Additions (deductions)		(20,487)		-
Balances, end of period	$	-	$	-

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South Dakota Soybean Processors, LLC
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

In general, cash 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 ½% per month on past due receivables.

Note 3 -           Inventories

The Company’s inventories of continued operations consist of the following at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

	2013		2012
Finished goods	$	17,927,600	$	28,345,806
Raw materials		15,300,900		44,003,018
Supplies & miscellaneous		120,675		120,675
Totals	$	33,349,175	$	72,469,499

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 the lower of cost, determined by the first-in, first-out method, or market.

Note 4 -         Investments in Cooperatives

The Company’s investments in cooperatives consist of the following at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

		2013		2012
Minnesota Soybean Processors:
Common stock and Class A Preferred Shares	$	3,964,728	$	3,455,876
Class B Preferred Shares, 8% non-cumulative, convertible		575,000		575,000
CoBank		1,399,934		1,317,687
CHS (formerly Cenex Harvest States)		124,819		2,849,269
Totals	$	6,064,481	$	8,197,832

On February 6, 2013, the Company received $2,724,450 from CHS for the retirement of previous retained patronage allocations.

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South Dakota Soybean Processors, LLC
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 5 -         Property and Equipment

	2013
			Accumulated				2012
	Cost		Depreciation		Net		Net
Land	$	443,816	$	-	$	443,816	$	443,816
Land improvements		484,404		(107,756)		376,648		401,691
Buildings and improvements		16,535,651		(6,524,051)		10,011,600		10,246,705
Machinery and equipment		43,932,732		(30,003,817)		13,928,915		14,379,270
Company vehicles		64,266		(59,627)		4,639		6,567
Furniture and fixtures		1,115,813		(661,185)		454,628		525,984
Construction in progress		4,420,651		-		4,420,651		464,018
Totals	$	66,997,333	$	(37,356,436)	$	29,640,897	$	26,468,051

Depreciation of property and equipment of continued operations amounts to $1,437,143 and $1,325,342 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Note 6 -         Note Payable – Seasonal Loan

The Company has entered into a revolving credit agreement with CoBank. The Company may borrow up to $50 million under this agreement until it matures on August 1, 2014, to finance inventory and accounts receivable. Interest accrues at a variable rate (2.93% at September 30, 2013). Advances on the revolving credit agreement are secured and limited to qualifying inventory and accounts receivable, net of any accrued commodity purchases. There were advances outstanding of $0 and $16,917,303 at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. The remaining available funds to borrow under the terms of the revolving credit agreement are $50 million as of September 30, 2013.

Note 7 -         Long-Term Debt

	2013		2012
Revolving term loan from CoBank, interest at variable rates     (3.18% and 4.21% at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012,     respectively), secured by substantially all property and     equipment. Loan matures March 20, 2018.	$	9,420,043	$	14,200,000
Less current maturities		(420,043)		(2,600,000)
Totals	$	9,000,000	$	11,600,000

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South Dakota Soybean Processors, LLC

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

The Company entered into an agreement as of March 21, 2013 with CoBank to amend and restate its Master Loan Agreement (MLA), which includes both the revolving term loan and the seasonal loan. Under the terms and conditions of the MLA, CoBank agreed to make advances to the Company for up to $12,900,000 on the revolving term loan. The available commitment decreases in scheduled periodic increments of $1,300,000 every six months starting September 20, 2013 until maturity on March 20, 2018. The principal balance outstanding on the revolving term loan was $9,420,043 and $14,200,000 as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. The remaining commitments available to borrow on the revolving term loan are approximately $2.2 million as of September 30, 2013.

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 September 30, 2013.

Effective March 1, 2013, the State of South Dakota Department of Transportation agreed to loan the Brookings County Regional Railway Authority a total sum of $964,070 for purposes of making improvements to the railway infrastructure near the Company’s soybean processing facility in Volga, South Dakota. The interest rate on the loan is 2.0% per year. Principal and interest payments are due annually with the first payment due on June 1, 2014 and the final payment due at maturity on June 1, 2020. In consideration of this unsecured loan, the Company agreed to guarantee to the State of South Dakota Department of Transportation the full amount of the loan, plus interest. This guaranty, however, became a direct obligation of the Company’s on March 1, 2013, when the Company became responsible for paying the above-described principal and interest payments on an annual basis. There were no advances outstanding on this loan as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

The minimum principal payments on long-term debt obligations, assuming the Company will advance the entire amount remaining on the revolving term and railway improvement loans, are expected to be as follows:

For the twelve-month periods ending September 30:
2014	$	2,651,359
2015		2,657,246
2016		2,658,344
2017		2,659,558
2018		1,260,749
Thereafter		676,814
Total	$	12,564,070

Note 8 - Member Distribution

On February 7, 2013, the Company’s Board of Managers approved a cash distribution of approximately $5.1 million, or 16.7¢ per capital unit. The distribution was paid in accordance with the Company’s operating agreement and distribution policy on February 8, 2013.

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South Dakota Soybean Processors, LLC
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 9 -         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. The Company’s derivative instruments primarily consist of commodity futures, options and forward contracts. 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 in inventory on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets at fair value as discussed in Note 10, Fair Value of Financial Instruments.

As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the value of the Company’s open futures, options and forward contracts was approximately $3,112,401 and $1,601,219, respectively.

		Amounts As of September 30, 2013
	Balance Sheet	Asset		Liability
	Classification	Derivatives		Derivatives
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Commodity contracts	Current Assets	$	8,043,081	$	4,927,405
Foreign exchange contracts	Current Assets		-		3,275
Totals		$	8,043,081	$	4,930,680

		Amounts As of December 31, 2012
	Balance Sheet	Asset		Liability
	Classification	Derivatives		Derivatives
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Commodity contracts	Current Assets	$	5,248,420	$	3,647,637
Foreign exchange contracts	Current Assets		1,846		1,410
Totals		$	5,250,266	$	3,649,047

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South Dakota Soybean Processors, LLC
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

During the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivative transactions were recognized in the consolidated statement of operations as follows:

	Net Gain (Loss) Recognized on				Net Gain (Loss) Recognized on
	Derivative Activities for the Three-				Derivative Activities for the Nine-
	Month Periods Ending September 30:				Month Periods Ending September 30:
	2013		2012		2013		2012
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Commodity contracts	$	2,339,846	$	(1,405,887)	$	2,253,310	$	3,005,708
Foreign exchange contracts		4,723		-		5,608		-
Totals	$	2,344,569	$	(1,405,887)	$	2,258,918	$	3,005,708

The Company recorded gains (losses) of $2,258,918 and $3,005,708 in cost of goods sold related to its commodity derivative instruments for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Note 10 -       Fair Value of Financial Instruments

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.

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South Dakota Soybean Processors, LLC

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

The following tables set forth financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value in the condensed consolidated balance sheets and the respective levels to which fair value measurements are classified within the fair value hierarchy as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

	Fair Value as of September 30, 2013
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Financial assets:
Inventory	$	3,115,676	$	29,700,367	$	-	$	32,816,043
Margin deposits	$	550,824	$	-	$	-	$	550,824
Assets of discontinued     division	$	-	$	-	$	213,314	$	213,314

	Fair Value as of December 31, 2012
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Financial assets:
Inventory	$	1,600,783	$	70,243,052	$	-	$	71,843,835
Margin deposits	$	1,624,565	$	-	$	-	$	1,624,565
Assets of discontinued     division	$	-	$	-	$	216,105	$	216,105

The Company considers the carrying amount of significant classes of financial instruments on the balance sheets, including cash, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, notes receivable, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities, 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 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.

The assets of discontinued division represent a nonrecurring level 3 fair value measurement. The fair value measurements were based on managements’ best estimate of fair market value, which includes comparisons to similar assets within the industry.

The Company has patronage investments in other cooperatives and common stock in a privately held entity. There is no market for their patronage credits or the entity’s common shares, and it is impracticable to estimate 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.

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South Dakota Soybean Processors, LLC

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

The following table presents the changes in Level 3 instruments measured on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

	2013		2012
Beginning balance	$	216,105	$	853,678
Purchases		-		10,616
Sales		-		(547,005)
Settlements		(5,448)		(123,752)
Net gains (losses) included in earnings		2,657		22,568
Ending balance	$	213,314	$	216,105

Note 11 -       Business Segment Information

The Company organizes its business units into two reportable segments: soybean processing and polyurethane. Separate management of each segment is required because each segment is subject to different marketing, production, and technology strategies. The soybean processing segment purchases soybeans and processes them in primarily three products: soybean meal, oil and hulls. The polyurethane segment, which was classified as a discontinued operation in 2011, manufactured a soy-based polyol called Soyol^® and its resin systems and sold them to the polyurethane industry. The segments’ accounting policies are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies. Market prices are used to report intersegment sales.

Segment information for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:

	Soybean
	Processing		Polyurethane		Total
For the three months ended September 30, 2013:
Sales to external customers	$	139,369,276	$	-	$	139,369,276
Intersegment sales		-		-		-
Depreciation and amortization		484,138		-		484,138
Interest expense		434,421		-		434,421
Segment income (loss)		6,577,070		10,000		6,587,070
Segment assets		103,888,810		213,314		104,102,124
Expenditures for segment assets		1,748,938		-		1,748,938

For the three months ended September 30, 2012:
Sales to external customers	$	103,535,868	$	1,613	$	103,537,481
Intersegment sales		-		-		-
Depreciation and amortization		443,313		-		443,313
Interest expense		531,847		-		531,847
Segment income		2,970,722		(63,551)		2,907,171
Segment assets		161,652,205		323,301		161,975,506
Expenditures for segment assets		998,493		-		998,493

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South Dakota Soybean Processors, LLC

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

	Soybean
	Processing		Polyurethane		Total
For the nine months ended September 30, 2013:
Sales to external customers	$	354,429,412	$	-	$	354,429,412
Intersegment sales		-		-		-
Depreciation and amortization		1,438,592		-		1,438,592
Interest expense		1,364,475		-		1,364,475
Segment income (loss)		14,943,729		8,772		14,952,501
Expenditures for segment assets		4,616,180		-		4,616,180

For the nine months ended September 30, 2012:
Sales to external customers	$	294,275,929	$	463,544	$	294,739,473
Intersegment sales		1,089		-		1,089
Depreciation and amortization		1,326,791		-		1,326,791
Interest expense		1,301,114		-		1,301,114
Segment income (loss)		9,496,273		(107,269)		9,389,004
Expenditures for segment assets		1,354,571		-		1,354,571

Note 12 -       Commitments

As of September 30, 2013, the Company had unpaid commitments of approximately $50,000 for construction and acquisition of property and equipment, all of which expected to be incurred by December 2013.

Note 13 -       Subsequent Event

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.

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Item 2.                   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Forward-Looking Statements

The information in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2013, (including reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC” or “Commission”), contains “forward-looking statements” that deal with future results, expectations, plans and performance, and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012. Forward-looking statements may include statements which use words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate,” “predict,” “hope,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “may,” “future,” “potential,” or the negatives of these words, and all similar expressions. Forward-looking statements involve numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Actual results or actual business or other conditions may differ materially from those contemplated by any forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements are identified in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

We are not under any duty to update the forward-looking statements contained in this report, nor do we guarantee future results or performance or what future business conditions will be like. We caution you not to put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report.

Executive Overview and Summary

We recorded a net profit of $15.0 million for the first nine months of 2013. In addition to improved efficiencies in operations, our profit is attributed to favorable soybean quality (high in oil and protein content and low in moisture) and increased demand for our products. Demand for soybean meal increased in the domestic and international markets. Internationally, the U.S. experienced record meal exports. Demand for oil products increased because of strong demand from the food and biodiesel industries. Looking forward to 2014, while USDA’s latest report forecasts a decrease in meal exports, the decrease is expected to be offset by increased demand domestically from the livestock industry.

Improved efficiencies in operations are attributed in large part to newly completed construction projects and effective use of risk management. We improved our storage capacity for soybeans by building two new soybean bins with a 700,000 bushel storage capacity. We also added a road to the south of our facility which is used strictly by trucks for loading meal and hulls, and we expanded our rail yard for transporting our products.

Despite excellent results for the first nine months, there are challenges ahead. Our primary challenge, as always this time of year, is the uncertainty associated with new crop supplies. If the harvest this fall results in a lower yield of soybeans or a poor quality of beans, we may have an inadequate supply of soybeans heading into next year. An inadequate supply of beans could adversely affect our costs of production and reduce demand for our products. In addition, we continue to experience shortages of qualified personnel to operate our facility. In July 2013 the South Dakota Department of Labor reported an unemployment rate of just 3.6% within Brookings County. With a new large employer relocating to Brookings County in late 2013, we expect to experience additional employee turnover which could force us to increase our efforts to hire new employees and increase labor costs.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Comparison of the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

	Quarter Ended September 30,  2013			Quarter Ended September 30,  2012
	$		% of  Revenue	$		% of  Revenue
Revenue	$	139,369,276	100.0	$	103,535,868	100.0
Cost of revenues		(132,014,917)	(94.7)		(100,045,266)	(96.6)
Operating expenses		(695,233)	(0.5)		(534,618)	(0.5)
Other income (expense)		(82,056)	(0.1)		14,738	0.0
Income tax expense		—	—		—	—
Income from continuing operations		6,577,070	4.7		2,970,722	2.9
Income (loss) from discontinued operations		10,000	0.0		(63,551)	(0.1)
Net income	$	6,587,070	4.7	$	2,907,171	2.8

Revenue – Consolidated revenue increased $35.8 million, or 34.6%, for the three-month period ended September 30, 2013, compared to the same period in 2012. The increase in revenues is primarily due to an increase in the sales volume of soybean meal and oil.  The increase in soybean meal is primarily due to record meal exports and strengthening demand from the domestic market. Domestically, demand for soybean oil increased from both the food and biodiesel industries.

Gross Profit/Loss –Gross profit increased $3.9 million, or 111%, for the three-month period ended September 30, 2013, compared to the same period in 2012. The increase is primarily attributed to improved soybean quality within our region and increased demand for soybean meal and oil. While many U.S. soybean processors have been dealing with substandard soybean quality in 2013 due to last year’s drought, the locally-grown beans we received have been low in moisture, high in oil and protein content, and producing higher than historical yields. 

Operating Expenses – Consolidated administrative expenses, including all selling, general and administrative expenses, increased $161,000 for the three-month period ended September 30, 2013, compared to the same period in 2012. The increase in administrative costs is mainly due to an increase in personnel costs in connection with our employee profit sharing program.

Interest Expense – Interest expense decreased $97,000, or 18.3%, during the three-month period ended September 30, 2013, compared to the same period in 2012. The decrease in interest expense is due primarily to a decrease in interest rates on our senior debt with CoBank. As of September 30, 2013, the interest rate on our seasonal line of credit was 2.93% compared to 4.57% as of September 30, 2012.

Other Non-Operating Income – Other non-operating income, including patronage dividend income, decreased $194,000, or 35.5%, during the three-month period ended September 30, 2013, compared to the same period in 2012. The decrease is primarily due to a decrease in revenues on our price-later soybean program. We typically charge producers a nominal amount to deliver their soybeans to our facility and delay establishing a price until a later date. During the quarter ended September 30, 2012, producers delivered to our facility the bulk of soybeans harvested, much of which was placed on our price-later program; whereas the majority of this year’s soybean harvest had not been delivered during the third quarter ended September 30, 2013, thus decreasing the amount we charge on our price-later program.

Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations –During the three-month period ended September 30, 2013, we generated an income of $10,000 within this segment, compared to a loss of $64,000 during the same period in 2012. The improvement is the result of our decision to dissolve our polyurethane segment in December 2012, including our wholly-owned subsidiary USSC, and place for sale the segment’s assets and business. 

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Net Income/Loss – We generated a net income of $6.6 million during the three-month period ended September 30, 2013, compared to $2.9 million during the same period in 2012. The $3.7 million increase in net income is primarily attributable to an increase in gross profit associated with improved soybean quality within our region and increased demand for soybean meal and oil.

Comparison of the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

	Nine Months Ended September  30, 2013			Nine Months Ended September  30, 2012
	$		% of  Revenue	$		% of  Revenue
Revenue	$	354,429,412	100.0	$	294,275,929	100.0
Cost of revenues		(338,220,758)	(95.4)		(283,562,549)	(96.4)
Operating expenses		(2,024,567)	(0.6)		(1,752,190)	(0.6)
Other income (expense)		760,642	0.2		536,083	0.2
Income tax expense		(1,000)	(0.0)		(1,000)	(0.0)
Income from continuing operations		14,943,729	4.2		9,496,273	3.2
Income (loss) from discontinued operations		8,772	(0.0)		(107,269)	(0.0)
Net income	$	14,952,501	4.2	$	9,389,004	3.2

Revenue – Consolidated revenue increased $60.2 million, or 20.4%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, compared to the same period in 2012. The increase in revenues is primarily due to increases in sales volumes of soybean meal and oil, as well as an increase in the average sales price of soybean meal and hulls. The increase in soybean meal is primarily a result of record meal exports and increased demand from the domestic market. Demand for soybean oil increased from both the food and biodiesel industries. The average sales price of our soybean meal and hulls increased approximately 20% in the nine-month period ended September 30, 2013, compared to the same period in 2012. The increase in sale price is primarily due to a poor soybean crop in 2012 caused by drought, which caused substantial price increases in many commodities including soybean meal in 2013. 

Gross Profit/Loss – Gross profit increased $5.5 million, or 51%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, compared to the same period in 2012. The increase is primarily attributed to improved soybean quality within our region and increased demand for soybean meal. While many U.S. soybean processors have been dealing with substandard soybean quality in 2013 due to drought, the locally-grown beans we received have been low in moisture, high in oil and protein content, and producing higher than historical yields. Demand for soybean meal increased primarily because of a decrease in supply of distillers grains, a competing feed substitute for soybean meal.

Operating Expenses – Consolidated administrative expenses, including all selling, general and administrative expenses, increased $272,000 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2013, compared to the same period in 2012. The increase in administrative costs is mainly due to an increase in personnel costs in connection with our employee profit-sharing program.

Interest Expense – Interest expense increased $63,000, or 4.9%, during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2013, compared to the same period in 2012. This increase is due to increased debt levels used for continuing operations, which resulted from increased inventory quantities. The average debt level during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2013 is approximately $40.3 million, compared to $30.4 million for the same period in 2012. The increase in interest expense is partially offset by a decrease in interest rates on our senior debt with CoBank. As of September 30, 2013, the interest rate on our seasonal line of credit was 2.93% compared to 4.57% as of September 30, 2012.

Other Non-Operating Income – Other non-operating income, including patronage dividend income, increased $288,000, or 15.7%, for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2013, compared to the same period in 2012. The increase is primarily due to an increase in patronage allocations from our associated cooperatives, including CoBank and Minnesota Soybean Processors.

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Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations –During the nine-month period ended September 30, 2013, we generated an income of $9,000 within this segment, compared to a loss of $107,000 during the same period in 2012. The improvement is the result of our decision to dissolve our polyurethane segment in December 2012, including our wholly-owned subsidiary USSC, and place for sale the segment’s assets and business. 

Net Income/Loss – We generated a net income of $15.0 million during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2013, compared to $9.4 million during the same period in 2012. The $5.6 million increase is primarily attributable to an increase in gross profit associated with improved soybean quality within our region and increased demand for soybean meal.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Our primary sources of liquidity are cash provided by operations and borrowings under our two lines of credit which are discussed below under “Indebtedness.” On September 30, 2013, we had working capital, defined as current assets less current liabilities, of approximately $24.5 million, compared to working capital of approximately $13.3 million on September 30, 2012. Working capital increased between periods primarily due to an increase in net income and the receipt of $2.7 million for the retirement of patronage allocations. Based on our current operating plans, we believe that we will be able to fund our needs for the foreseeable future from cash from operations and revolving lines of credit.

The following is a summary of our cash flow from operating, investing and financing activities for each of the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:

	2013		2012
Net cash from (used for) operating activities	$	31,414,465	$	(38,544,662)
Net cash (used for) investing activities		(1,888,881)		(1,255,449)
Net cash from (used for) financing activities		(26,771,106)		39,800,011

Cash Flows from Operations

The $70.0 million change in cash flows from (used for) operating activities is primarily attributed to a $39.1 million decrease in inventories during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2013, compared to a $69.9 million increase during the same period in 2012. Partially offsetting the change in cash flows resulting from inventories is a $23.5 million decrease in accrued commodity purchases during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2013, compared to a $21.8 million increase during the same period in 2012. These changes in inventories and accrued commodity purchases are a result of the timing of the soybean harvest. 

Cash Flows Used For Investing Activities

The cash flows used for investing activities increased $633,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, compared to the same period in 2012. The increase is the result of $3.3 million in additional spending on capital improvements in 2013 compared to 2012 for purposes of improving the quality and efficiency of our operations. Offsetting this increase in spending is our receipt of $2.7 million from CHS in February 2013 for the retirement of previous patronage allocations, which we did not receive in 2012.

Cash Flows Used For Financing Activities

The $66.6 million change in cash flows from (used for) financing activities is principally due to a $16.9 million decrease in short-term borrowings during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2013, compared to a $40.4 million increase during the same period in 2012. The difference is largely due to the timing of harvest.

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In addition to the change in short-term borrowings, we distributed $5.1 million in cash to members during the first quarter of 2013, which was not made in 2012.

Indebtedness

We have two lines of credit with CoBank, our primary lender, to meet the short and long-term needs of our operations. The first credit line is a revolving long-term loan. Under the terms of this loan, we may borrow funds as needed up to the credit line maximum, or $12.9 million, and then pay down the principal whenever excess cash is available. Repaid amounts may be borrowed up to the available credit line. The available credit line is reduced by $1.3 million every six months from September 20, 2013 to the credit line’s maturity on March 20, 2018. The final payment at maturity is equal to the remaining unpaid principal balance of the loan. We pay a 0.50% annual commitment fee on any funds not borrowed. The principal balance outstanding on the revolving term loan is $9.4 million and $14.2 million as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. Under this loan, there was an additional $2.2 million in available funds to borrow as of September 30, 2013.

The second credit line is a revolving working capital (seasonal) loan that matures on August 1, 2014. The primary purpose of this loan is to finance inventory and receivables. The maximum available to borrow under this credit line is $50 million. Borrowing base reports and financial statements are required monthly to justify the balance borrowed on this line. We pay a 0.25% annual commitment fee on any funds not borrowed; however, we have the option to reduce the credit line during any given commitment period listed in the agreement to avoid the commitment fee. The principal balance outstanding on the working capital loan is $0 and $16.9 million as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.  Under this loan, there was an additional $50.0 million in available funds to borrow as of September 30, 2013.

Both loans with CoBank are set up with a variable rate option. The variable rate is set by CoBank and changes weekly on the first business day of each week. We also have a fixed rate option on both loans allowing us to fix rates for any period between one day and the entire commitment period. The annual interest rate on the revolving term loan is 3.18% and 4.21% as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the interest rate on the seasonal loan is 2.93% and 3.96%, respectively. We were in compliance with all covenants and conditions under the loans as of September 30, 2013 and the date of this filing.

On March 1, 2013, we agreed to make future payments under a loan between the State of South Dakota Department of Transportation and Brookings County Regional Railway Authority.  The State of South Dakota Department of Transportation agreed to loan the Brookings County Regional Railway Authority a total sum of $964,070 for purposes of making improvements to the railway infrastructure near our soybean processing facility in Volga, South Dakota. The interest rate on the loan is 2.0% per year. Principal and interest payments are due annually with the first payment due on June 1, 2014 and the final payment due at maturity on June 1, 2020. There were no advances outstanding on this loan as of September 30, 2013.

OFF BALANCE SHEET FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS

Except as described below, we do not utilize variable interest entities or other off-balance sheet financial arrangements.

Lease Commitments

We have commitments under various operating leases for rail cars, various types of vehicles, and lab and office equipment. Our most significant lease commitments are the rail car leases we use to distribute our products. We have a number of long-term leases for hopper rail cars and oil tank cars with GE Capital, Trinity Capital, Flagship Rail Services and GATX Corporation. Total lease expenses under these arrangements are approximately $1.7 million for each of the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012. Prior to August 1, 2013, the hopper rail cars earned mileage credit from the railroad through a sublease program, which totaled $0.6 million and $1.2 million for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

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In addition to rail car leases, we have several operating leases for various equipment and storage facilities. Total lease expense under these arrangements is $107,000 and $121,000 for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Some of our leases include purchase options, none of which, however, are for a value less than fair market value at the end of the lease.

Other Long-Term Commitments

We have a commitment under a Grain Storage and Transportation Agreement with H&I Grain of Hetland, Inc. (H&I). This agreement is for the handling, storage and transportation of soybeans to and from the H&I facilities located in DeSmet, Hetland, and Arlington, South Dakota, at established rates per bushel. The agreement provides for an annual minimum payment of $200,000 and expires on August 31, 2014. Expenses under this agreement were $924,000 and $736,000 for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

See Note 1 of our Financial Statements under Part I, Item 1, for a discussion on the impact, if any, of the recently pronounced accounting standards.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

Preparation of our financial statements requires estimates and judgments to be made that affect the amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses reported. Such decisions include the selection of the appropriate accounting principles to be applied and the assumptions on which to base accounting estimates. We continually evaluate these estimates based on historical experience and other assumptions we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances.

The difficulty in applying these policies arises from the assumptions, estimates, and judgments that have to be made currently about matters that are inherently uncertain, such as future economic conditions, operating results and valuations as well as management intentions. As the difficulty increases, the level of precision decreases, meaning that actual results can and probably will be different from those currently estimated.

Of the significant accounting policies described in the notes to the financial statements, we believe that the following may involve a higher degree of estimates, judgments, and complexity:

Commitments and Contingencies

Contingencies, by their nature relate to uncertainties that require management to exercise judgment both in assessing the likelihood that a liability has been incurred, as well as in estimating the amount of the potential expense. In conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S, we accrue an expense when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated.

Inventory Valuation

We account for our inventories at estimated net realizable market value. These inventories are agricultural commodities that are freely traded, have quoted market prices, may be sold without significant further processing, and have predictable and insignificant costs of disposal. We derive our estimates from local market prices determined by grain terminals in our area. Processed product price estimates are determined by the ending sales contract price as of the close of the final day of the period. This price is determined by the closing price on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), net of the local basis, for the last two business days of the period and the first business day of the subsequent period. Changes in the market values of these inventories are recognized as a component of cost of goods sold.

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Long-Lived Assets

Depreciation and amortization of our property, plant and equipment is provided on the straight-lined method by charges to operations at rates based upon the expected useful lives of individual or groups of assets. Economic circumstances or other factors may cause management’s estimates of expected useful lives to differ from actual.

Long-lived assets, including property, plant and equipment and investments are evaluated for impairment on the basis of undiscounted cash flows whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. An impaired asset is written down to its estimated fair market value based on the best information available. Considerable management judgment is necessary to estimate undiscounted future cash flows and may differ from actual.

We evaluate the recoverability of identifiable intangible assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that an intangible asset’s carrying value may not be recoverable. Such circumstances could include, but are not limited to: (1) a significant decrease in the market value of an asset, (2) a significant adverse change in the extent or manner in which an asset is used, or (3) an accumulation of costs significantly in excess of the amount originally expected for the acquisition of an asset. We measure the carrying amount of the asset against the estimated undiscounted future cash flows associated with it. Should the sum of the expected future net cash flows be less than the carrying value of the asset being evaluated, an impairment loss would be recognized. The impairment loss would be calculated as the amount by which the carrying value of the asset exceeded its fair value. The fair value is measured based on quoted market prices, if available. If quoted market prices are not available, the estimate of fair value is based on various valuation techniques, including the discounted value of estimated future cash flows. The evaluation of asset impairment requires us to make assumptions about future cash flows over the life of the asset being evaluated. These assumptions require significant judgment and actual results may differ from assumed and estimated amounts.

Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

We minimize the effects of changes in the price of agricultural commodities by using exchange-traded futures and options contracts to minimize our net positions in these inventories and contracts. We account for changes in market value on exchange-traded futures and option contracts, as well as our forward purchase and sales contracts, using quoted exchange prices for identical instruments. Changes in the market value of all these contracts are recognized in earnings as a component of cost of goods sold.

Item 3.                   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

Commodities Risk & Risk Management. To reduce the price change risks associated with holding fixed price commodity positions, we generally take opposite and offsetting positions by entering into commodity futures contracts (either a straight or options futures contract) on a regulated commodity futures exchange, the CBOT. While hedging activities reduce the risk of loss from changing market prices, such activities also limit the gain potential which otherwise could result from these significant fluctuations in market prices. Our policy is generally to maintain a hedged position within limits, but we can be long or short at any time. Our profitability is primarily derived from margins on soybeans processed, not from hedging transactions. We do not anticipate that our hedging activity will have a significant impact on future operating results or liquidity. Hedging arrangements do not protect against nonperformance of a cash contract.

At any one time, our inventory and purchase contracts for delivery to our facility may be substantial. We have risk management policies and procedures that include net position limits. They are defined by commodity, and include both trader and management limits. This policy and procedure triggers a review by management when any trader is outside of position limits. The position limits are reviewed at least annually with the board of managers. We monitor current market conditions and may expand or reduce the limits in response to changes in those conditions.

Foreign Currency Risk. We conduct essentially all of our business in U.S. dollars and have no direct risk regarding foreign currency fluctuations. Foreign currency fluctuations do, however, impact the ability of foreign buyers to purchase U.S. agricultural products and the competitiveness of and demand for U.S. agricultural products compared to the same products offered by foreign suppliers.

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Interest Rate Risk. We manage exposure to interest rate changes by using variable rate loan agreements with fixed rate options. Long-term loan agreements can utilize the fixed option through maturity; however, the revolving ability to pay down and borrow back would be eliminated once the funds were fixed.

Item 4.   Controls and Procedures.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. Based on their evaluation as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. There were no changes to internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 30, 2013 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.                  Legal Proceedings.

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 dispute. Currently, we are not involved in any legal proceeding that we believe is material. In the event we become involved in a legal proceeding, 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 proceeding and are not aware of any potential claims.

Item 1A.                Risk Factors.

During the quarter ended September 30, 2013, there were no material changes to the Risk Factors disclosed in Item 1A (Part I) of our 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Item 2.                  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

None.

Item 3.                  Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

None.

Item 4.                  Mine Safety Disclosures.

None.

Item 5.          Other Information.

None.

Item 6.          Exhibits.

See Exhibit Index.

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SIGNATURES

In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	SOUTH DAKOTA
		SOYBEAN PROCESSORS, LLC
Dated: November 6, 2013
	By		/s/ Thomas Kersting
			Thomas Kersting
				Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)
Dated: November 6, 2013
	By		/s/ Mark Hyde
			Mark Hyde
			Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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EXHIBIT INDEX

TO

FORM 10-Q

OF

SOUTH DAKOTA SOYBEAN PROCESSORS, LLC

Exhibit Number	Description
3.1(i)	Articles of Organization (1)
3.1(ii)		Operating Agreement, as amended (2)
3.1(iii)		Articles of Amendment to Articles of Organization (3)
4.1		Form of Class A Unit Certificate (4)
31.1		Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification by Chief Executive Officer
31.2		Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification by Chief Financial Officer
32.1		Section 1350 Certification by Chief Executive Officer
32.2		Section 1350 Certification by Chief Financial Officer

(1) Incorporated by reference from Appendix B to the information statement/prospectus filed as a part of the issuer’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-75804).

(2) Incorporated by reference from the same numbered exhibit to the issuer’s Form 8-K filed on June 21, 2012.

(3) Incorporated by reference from the same numbered exhibit to the issuer’s Form 10-Q filed on August 14, 2002.

(4) Incorporated by reference from the same numbered exhibit to the issuer’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-75804).

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

Certification

I, Thomas Kersting, certify that:

1.    I have reviewed the report on Form 10-Q of South Dakota Soybean Processors, LLC for the quarter ended September 30, 2013;

2.    Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.    Based on my knowledge, the financial statements and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.    The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in the Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15(d)-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a.    Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b.    Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c.    Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d.    Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting;

5.    The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a.    All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data; and

b.    Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: November 6, 2013

/s/ Thomas Kersting

Thomas Kersting

Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

 

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

Certification

I, Mark Hyde, certify that:

6.    I have reviewed the report on Form 10-Q of South Dakota Soybean Processors, LLC for the quarter ended September 30, 2013;

7.    Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

8.    Based on my knowledge, the financial statements and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

9.    The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in the Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15(d)-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a.    Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b.    Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c.    Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d.    Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting;

10.  The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a.    All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data; and

b.    Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: November 6, 2013

/s/ Mark Hyde

Mark Hyde

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of South Dakota Soybean Processors, LLC (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarter ending September 30, 2013, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Thomas Kersting, the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company as of September 30, 2013 (the last date of the period covered by the Report).

Dated: November 6, 2013
	By:	/s/ Thomas Kersting
		Thomas Kersting, Chief Executive Officer
		(Principal Executive Officer)

 

EX-32.2

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of South Dakota Soybean Processors, LLC (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarter ending September 30, 2013, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Mark Hyde, the Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company as of September 30, 2013 (the last date of the period covered by the Report).

Dated: November 6, 2013
	By:	/s/ Mark Hyde
		Mark Hyde, Chief Financial Officer
		(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

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Commitments

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 12 -        Commitments

As of September 30, 2013, the Company had unpaid commitments of approximately $50,000 for construction and acquisition of property and equipment, all of which expected to be incurred by December 2013.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Net revenues	$ 139,369,276	$ 103,535,868	$ 354,429,412	$ 294,275,929
Cost of revenues:
Cost of product sold	120,321,924	90,108,261	303,510,222	253,469,105
Production	4,278,568	4,287,433	13,340,898	12,149,976
Freight and rail	7,254,752	5,516,331	20,894,917	17,583,740
Brokerage fees	159,673	133,241	474,721	359,728
Total cost of revenues	132,014,917	100,045,266	338,220,758	283,562,549
Gross profit	7,354,359	3,490,602	16,208,654	10,713,380
Operating expenses:
Administration	695,233	534,618	2,024,567	1,752,190
Operating income	6,659,126	2,955,984	14,184,087	8,961,190
Other income (expense):
Interest expense	(434,421)	(531,847)	(1,364,475)	(1,301,114)
Other non-operating income	352,365	546,585	1,050,383	1,260,469
Patronage dividend income	0	0	1,074,734	576,728
Total other income (expense)	(82,056)	14,738	760,642	536,083
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	6,577,070	2,970,722	14,944,729	9,497,273
Income tax expense	0	0	(1,000)	(1,000)
Income from continuing operations	6,577,070	2,970,722	14,943,729	9,496,273
Gain (loss) from discontinued operations	10,000	(63,551)	8,772	(107,269)
Net income	$ 6,587,070	$ 2,907,171	$ 14,952,501	$ 9,389,004
Basic and diluted earnings per capital unit:
Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ 0.22	$ 0.10	$ 0.49	$ 0.31
Loss from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	$ 0.00	$ 0.00	$ 0.00	$ 0.00
Net income (in dollars per share)	$ 0.22	$ 0.10	$ 0.49	$ 0.31
Weighted average number of capital units outstanding for calculation of basic and diluted earnings per capital unit (in shares)	30,419,000	30,419,000	30,419,000	30,419,000

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Property and Equipment

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 5 -          Property and Equipment

	2013
			Accumulated				2012
	Cost		Depreciation		Net		Net
Land	$	443,816	$	-	$	443,816	$	443,816
Land improvements		484,404		(107,756)		376,648		401,691
Buildings and improvements		16,535,651		(6,524,051)		10,011,600		10,246,705
Machinery and equipment		43,932,732		(30,003,817)		13,928,915		14,379,270
Company vehicles		64,266		(59,627)		4,639		6,567
Furniture and fixtures		1,115,813		(661,185)		454,628		525,984
Construction in progress		4,420,651		-		4,420,651		464,018
Totals	$	66,997,333	$	(37,356,436)	$	29,640,897	$	26,468,051

Depreciation of property and equipment of continued operations amounts to $1,437,143 and $1,325,342 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

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Long-Term Debt (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]

	2013		2012
Revolving term loan from CoBank, interest at variable rates     (3.18% and 4.21% at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012,     respectively), secured by substantially all property and     equipment. Loan matures March 20, 2018.	$	9,420,043	$	14,200,000
Less current maturities		(420,043)		(2,600,000)
Totals	$	9,000,000	$	11,600,000

Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]

The minimum principal payments on long-term debt obligations, assuming the Company will advance the entire amount remaining on the revolving term and railway improvement loans, are expected to be as follows:

For the twelve-month periods ending September 30:
2014	$	2,651,359
2015		2,657,246
2016		2,658,344
2017		2,659,558
2018		1,260,749
Thereafter		676,814
Total	$	12,564,070

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Subsequent Event

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

Subsequent Events [Text Block]

Note 13 -        Subsequent Event

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.

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Long-Term Debt (Details 1) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013
For the twelve-month periods ending September 30:
2014	$ 2,651,359
2015	2,657,246
2016	2,658,344
2017	2,659,558
2018	1,260,749
Thereafter	676,814
Total	$ 12,564,070

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Business Segment Information (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]

Segment information for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:

	Soybean
	Processing		Polyurethane		Total
For the three months ended September 30, 2013:
Sales to external customers	$	139,369,276	$	-	$	139,369,276
Intersegment sales		-		-		-
Depreciation and amortization		484,138		-		484,138
Interest expense		434,421		-		434,421
Segment income (loss)		6,577,070		10,000		6,587,070
Segment assets		103,888,810		213,314		104,102,124
Expenditures for segment assets		1,748,938		-		1,748,938

For the three months ended September 30, 2012:
Sales to external customers	$	103,535,868	$	1,613	$	103,537,481
Intersegment sales		-		-		-
Depreciation and amortization		443,313		-		443,313
Interest expense		531,847		-		531,847
Segment income		2,970,722		(63,551)		2,907,171
Segment assets		161,652,205		323,301		161,975,506
Expenditures for segment assets		998,493		-		998,493

	Soybean
	Processing		Polyurethane		Total
For the nine months ended September 30, 2013:
Sales to external customers	$	354,429,412	$	-	$	354,429,412
Intersegment sales		-		-		-
Depreciation and amortization		1,438,592		-		1,438,592
Interest expense		1,364,475		-		1,364,475
Segment income (loss)		14,943,729		8,772		14,952,501
Expenditures for segment assets		4,616,180		-		4,616,180

For the nine months ended September 30, 2012:
Sales to external customers	$	294,275,929	$	463,544	$	294,739,473
Intersegment sales		1,089		-		1,089
Depreciation and amortization		1,326,791		-		1,326,791
Interest expense		1,301,114		-		1,301,114
Segment income (loss)		9,496,273		(107,269)		9,389,004
Expenditures for segment assets		1,354,571		-		1,354,571

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]

The following tables set forth financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value in the condensed consolidated balance sheets and the respective levels to which fair value measurements are classified within the fair value hierarchy as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

	Fair Value as of September 30, 2013
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Financial assets:
Inventory	$	3,115,676	$	29,700,367	$	-	$	32,816,043
Margin deposits	$	550,824	$	-	$	-	$	550,824
Assets of discontinued     division	$	-	$	-	$	213,314	$	213,314

	Fair Value as of December 31, 2012
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Financial assets:
Inventory	$	1,600,783	$	70,243,052	$	-	$	71,843,835
Margin deposits	$	1,624,565	$	-	$	-	$	1,624,565
Assets of discontinued     division	$	-	$	-	$	216,105	$	216,105

Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]

The following table presents the changes in Level 3 instruments measured on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

	2013		2012
Beginning balance	$	216,105	$	853,678
Purchases		-		10,616
Sales		-		(547,005)
Settlements		(5,448)		(123,752)
Net gains (losses) included in earnings		2,657		22,568
Ending balance	$	213,314	$	216,105

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Business Segment Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Sales to external customers	$ 139,369,276	$ 103,537,481	$ 354,429,412	$ 294,739,473
Intersegment sales	0	0	0	1,089
Depreciation and amortization	484,138	443,313	1,438,592	1,326,791
Interest expense	434,421	531,847	1,364,475	1,301,114
Segment income (loss)	6,587,070	2,907,171	14,952,501	9,389,004
Segment assets	104,102,124	161,975,506	104,102,124	161,975,506	141,045,236
Expenditures for segment assets	1,748,938	998,493	4,616,180	1,354,571
Soybean Processing [Member]
Sales to external customers	139,369,276	103,535,868	354,429,412	294,275,929
Intersegment sales	0	0	0	1,089
Depreciation and amortization	484,138	443,313	1,438,592	1,326,791
Interest expense	434,421	531,847	1,364,475	1,301,114
Segment income (loss)	6,577,070	2,970,722	14,943,729	9,496,273
Segment assets	103,888,810	161,652,205	103,888,810	161,652,205
Expenditures for segment assets	1,748,938	998,493	4,616,180	1,354,571
Polyurethane [Member]
Sales to external customers	0	1,613	0	463,544
Intersegment sales	0	0	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	0	0	0	0
Interest expense	0	0	0	0
Segment income (loss)	10,000	(63,551)	8,772	(107,269)
Segment assets	213,314	323,301	213,314	323,301
Expenditures for segment assets	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

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Property and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Cost	$ 66,997,333	$ 62,457,602
Accumulated Depreciation	(37,356,436)	(35,989,551)
Net	29,640,897	26,468,051
Land [Member]
Cost	443,816
Accumulated Depreciation	0
Net	443,816	443,816
Land Improvements [Member]
Cost	484,404
Accumulated Depreciation	(107,756)
Net	376,648	401,691
Buildings and improvements [Member]
Cost	16,535,651
Accumulated Depreciation	(6,524,051)
Net	10,011,600	10,246,705
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Cost	43,932,732
Accumulated Depreciation	(30,003,817)
Net	13,928,915	14,379,270
Company vehicles [Member]
Cost	64,266
Accumulated Depreciation	(59,627)
Net	4,639	6,567
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Cost	1,115,813
Accumulated Depreciation	(661,185)
Net	454,628	525,984
Construction in Progress [Member]
Cost	4,420,651
Accumulated Depreciation	0
Net	$ 4,420,651	$ 464,018

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Member Distribution (Details Textual) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2013 CRC
Distribution Made to Member or Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid	$ 5.1
Distribution Made to Member or Limited Partner, Distributions Paid, Per Unit		16.7
Distribution Made to Member or Limited Partner, Declaration Date	Feb. 07, 2013	Feb. 07, 2013
Distribution Made to Member or Limited Partner, Distribution Date	Feb. 08, 2013	Feb. 08, 2013

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Inventories (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Finished goods	$ 17,927,600	$ 28,345,806
Raw materials	15,300,900	44,003,018
Supplies & miscellaneous	120,675	120,675
Totals	$ 33,349,175	$ 72,469,499

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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net	$ 3,112,401		$ 3,112,401		$ 1,601,219
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	$ 2,344,569	$ (1,405,887)	$ 2,258,918	$ 3,005,708

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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule Of Derivatives Assets and Liabilities Not Designated As Hedging Instruments [Table Text Block]

As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the value of the Company’s open futures, options and forward contracts was approximately $3,112,401 and $1,601,219, respectively.

		Amounts As of September 30, 2013
	Balance Sheet	Asset		Liability
	Classification	Derivatives		Derivatives
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Commodity contracts	Current Assets	$	8,043,081	$	4,927,405
Foreign exchange contracts	Current Assets		-		3,275
Totals		$	8,043,081	$	4,930,680

		Amounts As of December 31, 2012
	Balance Sheet	Asset		Liability
	Classification	Derivatives		Derivatives
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Commodity contracts	Current Assets	$	5,248,420	$	3,647,637
Foreign exchange contracts	Current Assets		1,846		1,410
Totals		$	5,250,266	$	3,649,047

Schedule Of Derivative Instruments, Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments [Table Text Block]

During the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivative transactions were recognized in the consolidated statement of operations as follows:

	Net Gain (Loss) Recognized on				Net Gain (Loss) Recognized on
	Derivative Activities for the Three-				Derivative Activities for the Nine-
	Month Periods Ending September 30:				Month Periods Ending September 30:
	2013		2012		2013		2012
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Commodity contracts	$	2,339,846	$	(1,405,887)	$	2,253,310	$	3,005,708
Foreign exchange contracts		4,723		-		5,608		-
Totals	$	2,344,569	$	(1,405,887)	$	2,258,918	$	3,005,708

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Principal Activity and Significant Accounting Policies

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Basis Of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]

Note 1 -          Principal Activity and Significant Accounting Policies

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contained herein have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities Exchange Commission. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations, although South Dakota Soybean Processors, LLC (the “Company”, “LLC”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information not misleading.

In the opinion of management, all normal recurring adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. The results of operations and cash flows for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year due in part to the seasonal nature of some of the Company’s businesses. The consolidated balance sheet data as of December 31, 2012 has been derived from audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and Urethane Soy Systems Company (USSC), which was the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary. The effects of all intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.  During 2011, the Company determined to discontinue operations of its polyurethane segment, including USSC, and put the assets and business up for sale.  For all periods presented, amounts associated with the polyurethane segment have been classified as discontinued operations on the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.

On October 16, 2012, USSC’s Board of Directors and the Company’s Board of Managers approved the legal dissolution of USSC, and on December 7, 2012, USSC was formally dissolved as a corporation.

These statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2012, included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 25, 2013.

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

Revenue is recognized when the title to the related products is transferred to the customer.  When a sales contract has delivery terms of ‘FOB Shipping Point’, revenue is recognized when the products are shipped.  For those sales contracts with delivery terms of ‘FOB Destination’, revenue is not recognized until the products are delivered to the agreed-upon location.  Revenues are presented net of discounts and sales allowances.

Recent accounting pronouncements

The Company has reviewed all recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting pronouncements and does not expect the future adoption of any such pronouncements to have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior year’s financial statements to conform to the current year presentation.  These reclassifications had no effect on previously reported results of operations or members’ equity.

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Inventories

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 3 -            Inventories

The Company’s inventories of continued operations consist of the following at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

	2013		2012
Finished goods	$	17,927,600	$	28,345,806
Raw materials		15,300,900		44,003,018
Supplies & miscellaneous		120,675		120,675
Totals	$	33,349,175	$	72,469,499

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 the lower of cost, determined by the first-in, first-out method, or market.

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Note Payable - Seasonal Loan

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Notes Payable Seasonal Loan [Abstract]

Notes Payable Seasonal Loan [Text Block]

Note 6 -          Note Payable – Seasonal Loan

The Company has entered into a revolving credit agreement with CoBank.  The Company may borrow up to $50 million under this agreement until it matures on August 1, 2014, to finance inventory and accounts receivable. Interest accrues at a variable rate (2.93% at September 30, 2013).  Advances on the revolving credit agreement are secured and limited to qualifying inventory and accounts receivable, net of any accrued commodity purchases.  There were advances outstanding of $0 and $16,917,303 at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.  The remaining available funds to borrow under the terms of the revolving credit agreement are $50 million as of September 30, 2013.

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Investments in Cooperatives

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Investments in and Advances to Affiliates, Schedule of Investments [Abstract]

Investments in and Advances to Affiliates, Schedule of Investments [Text Block]

Note 4 -          Investments in Cooperatives

The Company’s investments in cooperatives consist of the following at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

		2013		2012
Minnesota Soybean Processors:
Common stock and Class A Preferred Shares	$	3,964,728	$	3,455,876
Class B Preferred Shares, 8% non-cumulative, convertible		575,000		575,000
CoBank		1,399,934		1,317,687
CHS (formerly Cenex Harvest States)		124,819		2,849,269
Totals	$	6,064,481	$	8,197,832

On February 6, 2013, the Company received $2,724,450 from CHS for the retirement of previous retained patronage allocations.

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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Asset Derivatives	$ 8,043,081	$ 5,250,266
Liability Derivatives	4,930,680	3,649,047
Commodity Contract [Member]
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Balance Sheet Classification	Current Assets	Current Assets
Asset Derivatives	8,043,081	5,248,420
Liability Derivatives	4,927,405	3,647,637
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Balance Sheet Classification	Current Assets	Current Assets
Asset Derivatives	0	1,846
Liability Derivatives	$ 3,275	$ 1,410

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Accounts Receivable (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Past due:
Less than 30 days past due	$ 3,025,616	$ 2,717,120
31-90 days past due	267,706	185,168
Greater than 90 days past due	0	45
Total past due	3,293,322	2,902,333
Current	26,945,701	27,693,829
Totals	$ 30,239,023	$ 30,596,162

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Investments in Cooperatives (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Minnesota Soybean Processors:
Investments in cooperatives	$ 6,064,481	$ 8,197,832
Common stock and Class A Preferred Shares [Member]
Minnesota Soybean Processors:
Investments in cooperatives	3,964,728	3,455,876
Class B Preferred Shares Noncumulative Convertible [Member]
Minnesota Soybean Processors:
Investments in cooperatives	575,000	575,000
CoBank [Member]
Minnesota Soybean Processors:
Investments in cooperatives	1,399,934	1,317,687
CHS [Member]
Minnesota Soybean Processors:
Investments in cooperatives	$ 124,819	$ 2,849,269

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Long-Term Debt (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Revolving term loan from CoBank, interest at variable rates (3.18% and 4.21% at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively), secured by substantially all property and equipment. Loan matures March 20, 2018.	$ 9,420,043	$ 14,200,000
Less current maturities	(420,043)	(2,600,000)
Totals	$ 9,000,000	$ 11,600,000

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details 1) (USD $)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Beginning balance	$ 216,105	$ 853,678
Purchases	0	10,616
Sales	0	(547,005)
Settlements	(5,448)	(123,752)
Net gains (losses) included in earnings	2,657	22,568
Ending balance	$ 213,314	$ 216,105

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets [Parenthetical] (Capital Unit, Class A [Member], USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Capital Unit, Class A [Member]
Common stock, shares issued	30,419,000	30,419,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	30,419,000	30,419,000
Subscriptions receivable (in dollars)	$ 0	$ 2,259

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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 9 -          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.  The Company’s derivative instruments primarily consist of commodity futures, options and forward contracts.  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 in inventory on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets at fair value as discussed in Note 10, Fair Value of Financial Instruments.

As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the value of the Company’s open futures, options and forward contracts was approximately $3,112,401 and $1,601,219, respectively.

		Amounts As of September 30, 2013
	Balance Sheet	Asset		Liability
	Classification	Derivatives		Derivatives
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Commodity contracts	Current Assets	$	8,043,081	$	4,927,405
Foreign exchange contracts	Current Assets		-		3,275
Totals		$	8,043,081	$	4,930,680

		Amounts As of December 31, 2012
	Balance Sheet	Asset		Liability
	Classification	Derivatives		Derivatives
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Commodity contracts	Current Assets	$	5,248,420	$	3,647,637
Foreign exchange contracts	Current Assets		1,846		1,410
Totals		$	5,250,266	$	3,649,047

During the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivative transactions were recognized in the consolidated statement of operations as follows:

	Net Gain (Loss) Recognized on				Net Gain (Loss) Recognized on
	Derivative Activities for the Three-				Derivative Activities for the Nine-
	Month Periods Ending September 30:				Month Periods Ending September 30:
	2013		2012		2013		2012
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Commodity contracts	$	2,339,846	$	(1,405,887)	$	2,253,310	$	3,005,708
Foreign exchange contracts		4,723		-		5,608		-
Totals	$	2,344,569	$	(1,405,887)	$	2,258,918	$	3,005,708

The Company recorded gains (losses) of $2,258,918 and $3,005,708 in cost of goods sold related to its commodity derivative instruments for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Operating activities
Net income	$ 14,952,501	$ 9,389,004
(Income) loss from discontinued operations	(8,772)	107,269
Income from continued operations	14,943,729	9,496,273
Charges and credits to net income from continuing operations not affecting cash:
Depreciation and amortization	1,438,592	1,326,791
Gain on sales of property and equipment	4,690	1,161
Non-cash patronage dividends	(591,099)	(327,169)
Change in current assets and liabilities	15,606,990	(49,399,631)
Net cash from (used for) operating activities of continuing operations	31,402,902	(38,902,575)
Net cash from operating activities of discontinued operations	11,563	357,913
Net cash from (used for) operating activities	31,414,465	(38,544,662)
Investing activities
Retirement of patronage dividends	2,724,450	0
Decrease in member loans	1,349	619
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment	1,500	0
Purchase of property and equipment	(4,616,180)	(1,354,571)
Net cash used for investing activities of continuing activities	(1,888,881)	(1,353,952)
Net cash from investing activities of discontinued activities	0	98,503
Net cash used for investing activities	(1,888,881)	(1,255,449)
Financing activities
Change in excess of outstanding checks over bank balances	0	13,899,034
Net proceeds (payments) from seasonal borrowings	(16,917,303)	26,505,978
Distributions to members	(5,076,105)	0
Decrease in subscriptions receivable	2,259	0
Proceeds from long-term debt	169,898	1,547,999
Principal payments on long-term debt	(4,949,855)	(2,153,000)
Net cash from (used for) financing activities	(26,771,106)	39,800,011
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	2,754,478	(100)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	292,874	150
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	3,047,352	50
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information
Interest	1,336,000	1,157,466
Income taxes	$ 1,000	$ 1,000

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 3,047,352	$ 292,874
Trade accounts receivable	30,239,023	30,596,162
Inventories	33,349,175	72,469,499
Margin deposits	550,824	1,624,565
Assets of discontinued division	213,314	216,105
Prepaid expenses	844,589	1,024,882
Total current assets	68,244,277	106,224,087
Property and equipment	66,997,333	62,457,602
Less accumulated depreciation	(37,356,436)	(35,989,551)
Total property and equipment, net	29,640,897	26,468,051
Other assets
Investments in cooperatives	6,064,481	8,197,832
Notes receivable - members	145,707	147,056
Other intangible assets, net	6,762	8,210
Total other assets	6,216,950	8,353,098
Total assets	104,102,124	141,045,236
Liabilities and Members' Equity
Current maturities of long-term debt	420,043	2,600,000
Note payable - seasonal loan	0	16,917,303
Accounts payable	1,149,124	1,812,186
Accrued commodity purchases	38,909,572	62,421,223
Accrued expenses	2,384,552	2,241,614
Accrued interest	477,270	448,795
Deferred liabilities - current	376,672	1,453,432
Total current liabilities	43,717,233	87,894,553
Long-term liabilities
Long-term debt, less current maturities	9,000,000	11,600,000
Deferred liabilities, less current maturities	81,766	126,213
Total long-term liabilities	9,081,766	11,726,213
Commitments and contingencies
Members' equity
Total liabilities and members' equity	104,102,124	141,045,236
Capital Unit, Class A [Member]
Members' equity
Class A Units, no par value, 30,419,000 units issued and outstanding, net of subscriptions receivable of $ 0 and $2,259 at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively	$ 51,303,125	$ 41,424,470

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Accounts Receivable (Details 1) (USD $)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Balances, beginning of period	$ 0	$ 0
Amounts charged (credited) to costs and expenses	20,487	0
Additions (deductions)	(20,487)	0
Balances, end of period	$ 0	$ 0

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Property and Equipment (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]

	2013
			Accumulated				2012
	Cost		Depreciation		Net		Net
Land	$	443,816	$	-	$	443,816	$	443,816
Land improvements		484,404		(107,756)		376,648		401,691
Buildings and improvements		16,535,651		(6,524,051)		10,011,600		10,246,705
Machinery and equipment		43,932,732		(30,003,817)		13,928,915		14,379,270
Company vehicles		64,266		(59,627)		4,639		6,567
Furniture and fixtures		1,115,813		(661,185)		454,628		525,984
Construction in progress		4,420,651		-		4,420,651		464,018
Totals	$	66,997,333	$	(37,356,436)	$	29,640,897	$	26,468,051

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Financial assets:
Inventory	$ 32,816,043	$ 71,843,835
Margin deposits	550,824	1,624,565
Assets of discontinued division	213,314	216,105
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Financial assets:
Inventory	3,115,676	1,600,783
Margin deposits	550,824	1,624,565
Assets of discontinued division	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Financial assets:
Inventory	29,700,367	70,243,052
Margin deposits	0	0
Assets of discontinued division	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Financial assets:
Inventory	0	0
Margin deposits	0	0
Assets of discontinued division	$ 213,314	$ 216,105

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Long-Term Debt (Details Textual) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Long-Term Line Of Credit	$ 9,420,043	$ 14,200,000
Line of Credit Facility, Periodic Payment, Principal	1,300,000
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End	2.93%
Long Term Debt For Infrastructure Improvements	964,070
Percentage Of Interest Rate For Infrastructure Improvements	2.00%
Long-term Debt, Contingent Payment of Principal or Interest	Principal and interest payments are due annually with the first payment due on June 1, 2014 and the final payment due at maturity on June 1, 2020
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	50,000,000
Revolving Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Mar. 20, 2018
Long-Term Line Of Credit	12,900,000
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End	3.18%	4.21%
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	$ 2,200,000

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Property and Equipment (Details Textual) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Depreciation	$ 1,437,143	$ 1,325,342

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Note Payable - Seasonal Loan (Details Textual) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date	Aug. 01, 2014
Line Of Credit Facility Maximum Borrowing Capacity Reduced	$ 50,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End	2.93%
Line Of Credit Facility Amount Outstanding	0	16,917,303
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	$ 50,000,000

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Member Distribution

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Member Distribution [Abstract]

Member Distribution Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 8 - Member Distribution

On February 7, 2013, the Company’s Board of Managers approved a cash distribution of approximately $5.1 million, or 16.7¢ per capital unit. The distribution was paid in accordance with the Company’s operating agreement and distribution policy on February 8, 2013.

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Accounts Receivable (Details Textual)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Percentage Of Late Fee On Past Due Receivables	1.50%

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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details 1) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Net Gain (Loss) Recognized on Derivative Activities	$ 2,344,569	$ (1,405,887)	$ 2,258,918	$ 3,005,708
Commodity Contract [Member]
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Net Gain (Loss) Recognized on Derivative Activities	2,339,846	(1,405,887)	2,253,310	3,005,708
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Net Gain (Loss) Recognized on Derivative Activities	$ 4,723	$ 0	$ 5,608	$ 0

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Business Segment Information

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 11 -        Business Segment Information

The Company organizes its business units into two reportable segments: soybean processing and polyurethane.  Separate management of each segment is required because each segment is subject to different marketing, production, and technology strategies.  The soybean processing segment purchases soybeans and processes them in primarily three products: soybean meal, oil and hulls.  The polyurethane segment, which was classified as a discontinued operation in 2011, manufactured a soy-based polyol called Soyol^® and its resin systems and sold them to the polyurethane industry.  The segments’ accounting policies are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies.  Market prices are used to report intersegment sales.

Segment information for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:

	Soybean
	Processing		Polyurethane		Total
For the three months ended September 30, 2013:
Sales to external customers	$	139,369,276	$	-	$	139,369,276
Intersegment sales		-		-		-
Depreciation and amortization		484,138		-		484,138
Interest expense		434,421		-		434,421
Segment income (loss)		6,577,070		10,000		6,587,070
Segment assets		103,888,810		213,314		104,102,124
Expenditures for segment assets		1,748,938		-		1,748,938

For the three months ended September 30, 2012:
Sales to external customers	$	103,535,868	$	1,613	$	103,537,481
Intersegment sales		-		-		-
Depreciation and amortization		443,313		-		443,313
Interest expense		531,847		-		531,847
Segment income		2,970,722		(63,551)		2,907,171
Segment assets		161,652,205		323,301		161,975,506
Expenditures for segment assets		998,493		-		998,493

	Soybean
	Processing		Polyurethane		Total
For the nine months ended September 30, 2013:
Sales to external customers	$	354,429,412	$	-	$	354,429,412
Intersegment sales		-		-		-
Depreciation and amortization		1,438,592		-		1,438,592
Interest expense		1,364,475		-		1,364,475
Segment income (loss)		14,943,729		8,772		14,952,501
Expenditures for segment assets		4,616,180		-		4,616,180

For the nine months ended September 30, 2012:
Sales to external customers	$	294,275,929	$	463,544	$	294,739,473
Intersegment sales		1,089		-		1,089
Depreciation and amortization		1,326,791		-		1,326,791
Interest expense		1,301,114		-		1,301,114
Segment income (loss)		9,496,273		(107,269)		9,389,004
Expenditures for segment assets		1,354,571		-		1,354,571

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Long-Term Debt

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Long-term Debt [Text Block]

Note 7 -          Long-Term Debt

	2013		2012
Revolving term loan from CoBank, interest at variable rates     (3.18% and 4.21% at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012,     respectively), secured by substantially all property and     equipment. Loan matures March 20, 2018.	$	9,420,043	$	14,200,000
Less current maturities		(420,043)		(2,600,000)
Totals	$	9,000,000	$	11,600,000

The Company entered into an agreement as of March 21, 2013 with CoBank to amend and restate its Master Loan Agreement (MLA), which includes both the revolving term loan and the seasonal loan.  Under the terms and conditions of the MLA, CoBank agreed to make advances to the Company for up to $12,900,000 on the revolving term loan.  The available commitment decreases in scheduled periodic increments of $1,300,000 every six months starting September 20, 2013 until maturity on March 20, 2018.  The principal balance outstanding on the revolving term loan was $9,420,043 and $14,200,000 as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.  The remaining commitments available to borrow on the revolving term loan are approximately $2.2 million as of September 30, 2013.

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 September 30, 2013.

Effective March 1, 2013, the State of South Dakota Department of Transportation agreed to loan the Brookings County Regional Railway Authority a total sum of $964,070 for purposes of making improvements to the railway infrastructure near the Company’s soybean processing facility in Volga, South Dakota.  The interest rate on the loan is 2.0% per year.  Principal and interest payments are due annually with the first payment due on June 1, 2014 and the final payment due at maturity on June 1, 2020.  In consideration of this unsecured loan, the Company agreed to guarantee to the State of South Dakota Department of Transportation the full amount of the loan, plus interest.  This guaranty, however, became a direct obligation of the Company’s on March 1, 2013, when the Company became responsible for paying the above-described principal and interest payments on an annual basis.  There were no advances outstanding on this loan as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

The minimum principal payments on long-term debt obligations, assuming the Company will advance the entire amount remaining on the revolving term and railway improvement loans, are expected to be as follows:

For the twelve-month periods ending September 30:
2014	$	2,651,359
2015		2,657,246
2016		2,658,344
2017		2,659,558
2018		1,260,749
Thereafter		676,814
Total	$	12,564,070

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Accounts Receivable

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Receivables [Abstract]

Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 2 -          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 September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

	September 30,		December 31,
	2013		2012
Past due:
Less than 30 days past due	$	3,025,616	$	2,717,120
31-90 days past due		267,706		185,168
Greater than 90 days past due		-		45
Total past due		3,293,322		2,902,333
Current		26,945,701		27,693,829
Totals	$	30,239,023	$	30,596,162

The following table provides information regarding the Company’s allowance for doubtful accounts receivable of continued operations as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

	September 30,		December 31,
	2013		2012
Balances, beginning of period	$	-	$	-
Amounts charged (credited) to costs and expenses		20,487		-
Additions (deductions)		(20,487)		-
Balances, end of period	$	-	$	-

In general, cash 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 ½% per month on past due receivables.

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Commitments (Details Textual) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013
Unpaid Commitments For Construction and Acquisition Of Property and Equipment	$ 50,000

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Investments in Cooperatives (Details Textual) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Retirement of patronage dividends	$ 2,724,450	$ 0
Preferred Class B [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	8.00%

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Principal Activity and Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]

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 [Policy Text Block]

Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recognized when the title to the related products is transferred to the customer.  When a sales contract has delivery terms of ‘FOB Shipping Point’, revenue is recognized when the products are shipped.  For those sales contracts with delivery terms of ‘FOB Destination’, revenue is not recognized until the products are delivered to the agreed-upon location.  Revenues are presented net of discounts and sales allowances.

Recently Accounting Pronouncements [Policy Text Block]

Recent accounting pronouncements

The Company has reviewed all recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting pronouncements and does not expect the future adoption of any such pronouncements to have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.

Reclassifications [Policy Text Block]

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior year’s financial statements to conform to the current year presentation.  These reclassifications had no effect on previously reported results of operations or members’ equity.

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]

Note 10 -        Fair Value of Financial Instruments

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 condensed consolidated balance sheets and the respective levels to which fair value measurements are classified within the fair value hierarchy as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

	Fair Value as of September 30, 2013
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Financial assets:
Inventory	$	3,115,676	$	29,700,367	$	-	$	32,816,043
Margin deposits	$	550,824	$	-	$	-	$	550,824
Assets of discontinued     division	$	-	$	-	$	213,314	$	213,314

	Fair Value as of December 31, 2012
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Financial assets:
Inventory	$	1,600,783	$	70,243,052	$	-	$	71,843,835
Margin deposits	$	1,624,565	$	-	$	-	$	1,624,565
Assets of discontinued     division	$	-	$	-	$	216,105	$	216,105

The Company considers the carrying amount of significant classes of financial instruments on the balance sheets, including cash, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, notes receivable, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities, 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 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.

The assets of discontinued division represent a nonrecurring level 3 fair value measurement.  The fair value measurements were based on managements’ best estimate of fair market value, which includes comparisons to similar assets within the industry.

The Company has patronage investments in other cooperatives and common stock in a privately held entity.  There is no market for their patronage credits or the entity’s common shares, and it is impracticable to estimate 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.

The following table presents the changes in Level 3 instruments measured on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

	2013		2012
Beginning balance	$	216,105	$	853,678
Purchases		-		10,616
Sales		-		(547,005)
Settlements		(5,448)		(123,752)
Net gains (losses) included in earnings		2,657		22,568
Ending balance	$	213,314	$	216,105

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Investments in Cooperatives (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Investments in and Advances to Affiliates, Schedule of Investments [Abstract]

Schedule Of Investment In Co Operatives [Table Text Block]

The Company’s investments in cooperatives consist of the following at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

		2013		2012
Minnesota Soybean Processors:
Common stock and Class A Preferred Shares	$	3,964,728	$	3,455,876
Class B Preferred Shares, 8% non-cumulative, convertible		575,000		575,000
CoBank		1,399,934		1,317,687
CHS (formerly Cenex Harvest States)		124,819		2,849,269
Totals	$	6,064,481	$	8,197,832

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Accounts Receivable (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Receivables [Abstract]

Past Due Financing Receivables [Table Text Block]

The following table presents the aging analysis of trade receivables as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

	September 30,		December 31,
	2013		2012
Past due:
Less than 30 days past due	$	3,025,616	$	2,717,120
31-90 days past due		267,706		185,168
Greater than 90 days past due		-		45
Total past due		3,293,322		2,902,333
Current		26,945,701		27,693,829
Totals	$	30,239,023	$	30,596,162

Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]

The following table provides information regarding the Company’s allowance for doubtful accounts receivable of continued operations as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

	September 30,		December 31,
	2013		2012
Balances, beginning of period	$	-	$	-
Amounts charged (credited) to costs and expenses		20,487		-
Additions (deductions)		(20,487)		-
Balances, end of period	$	-	$	-

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Document And Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Nov. 06, 2013
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	SOUTH DAKOTA SOYBEAN PROCESSORS LLC
Entity Central Index Key	0001163609
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Smaller Reporting Company
Trading Symbol	SDSP
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		30,419,000
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013

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Inventories (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]

The Company’s inventories of continued operations consist of the following at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

	2013		2012
Finished goods	$	17,927,600	$	28,345,806
Raw materials		15,300,900		44,003,018
Supplies & miscellaneous		120,675		120,675
Totals	$	33,349,175	$	72,469,499