Bismarck  (Prairie Public Radio) – North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says he’s disappointed in Cargill’s decision to close its Spiritwood malting plant.

Prairie Public Radio reports that Goehring says he’s concerned about how this will affect North Dakota barley growers.

The report also says that Goehring doesn’t want to see the Spiritwood plant mothballed. He says it’s a very good facility.

Cargill still has facilities in West Fargo and Wahpeton.