10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

x	Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
For the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2020
o	Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Commission file number 000-50254

LAKE AREA CORN PROCESSORS, LLC
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
South Dakota	46-0460790
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
46269 SD Highway 34 P.O. Box 100 Wentworth, South Dakota	57075
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)
(605) 483-2676
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

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.        x Yes o No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files).                        x Yes     o No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer", "smaller reporting company" and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer o	Accelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filer x	Smaller Reporting Company o
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)	Emerging Growth Company o
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). o Yes x No

As of August 14, 2020, there are 29,620,000 membership units of the registrant outstanding.

INDEX

	Page No.
Part I FINANCIAL INFORMATION	3
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)	3
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	19
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	27
Item 4. Controls and Procedures	28
Part II OTHER INFORMATION	29
Item 1. Legal Proceedings	29
Item 1A. Risk Factors	29
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	29
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities	29
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures	29
Item 5. Other Information	29
Item 6. Exhibits	30
Signatures	31

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PART I.        FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

LAKE AREA CORN PROCESSORS, LLC

Consolidated Balance Sheets

	June 30, 2020			December 31, 2019*
ASSETS	(unaudited)
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$	2,822,648		$	12,823,653
Accounts receivable	7,926,635			1,576,093
Inventory	7,702,565			10,543,422
Derivative financial instruments	589,619			505,025
Prepaid expenses	346,530			479,422
Total current assets	19,387,997			25,927,615
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Land	874,473			874,473
Land improvements	8,631,224			8,631,224
Buildings	9,316,576			9,316,576
Equipment	95,635,121			95,395,121
Construction in progress	179,037			150,925
	114,636,431			114,368,319
Less accumulated depreciation	(50,520,937		)	(47,660,838		)
Net property and equipment	64,115,494			66,707,481
OTHER ASSETS
Goodwill	10,395,766			10,395,766
Investments	15,292,998			16,682,169
Other	89,291			97,287
Total other assets	25,778,055			27,175,222
TOTAL ASSETS	$	109,281,546		$	119,810,318

* Derived from audited financial statements.

See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.

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LAKE AREA CORN PROCESSORS, LLC

Consolidated Balance Sheets

	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019*
LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS’ EQUITY	(unaudited)
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Outstanding checks in excess of bank balance	$	2,063,243	$	1,155,264
Accounts payable	4,367,796		13,812,388
Accrued liabilities	918,946		933,668
Derivative financial instruments	214,931		698,850
Current portion of notes payable	186		1,000,000
Other	4,000		4,000
Total current liabilities	7,569,102		17,604,170
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
Notes payable	43,761,172		37,989,208
Other	—		4,000
Total long-term liabilities	43,761,172		37,993,208
MEMBERS' EQUITY (29,620,000 units issued and outstanding)	57,951,272		64,212,940
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' EQUITY	$	109,281,546	$	119,810,318

* Derived from audited financial statements.

See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.

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LAKE AREA CORN PROCESSORS, LLC

Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2020			Three Months Ended June 30, 2019			Six Months Ended June 30, 2020			Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
REVENUES	$	25,424,832		$	26,096,989		$	57,881,070		$	47,710,287
COSTS OF REVENUES	19,812,907			24,798,025			60,118,787			43,961,060
GROSS PROFIT (LOSS)	5,611,925			1,298,964			(2,237,717		)	3,749,227
OPERATING EXPENSES	945,709			926,379			2,285,547			1,935,707
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS	4,666,216			372,585			(4,523,264		)	1,813,520
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
Interest and other income	31,660			15,657			346,030			151,064
Equity in net (loss) of investments	(66,498		)	(290,515		)	(1,225,802		)	(76,653		)
Interest expense	(418,003		)	(290,624		)	(858,632		)	(290,624		)
Total other (expense)	(452,841		)	(565,482		)	(1,738,404		)	(216,213		)
NET INCOME (LOSS)	$	4,213,375		$	(192,897	)	$	(6,261,668	)	$	1,597,307
BASIC AND DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS) PER UNIT	$	0.14		$	(0.01	)	$	(0.21	)	$	0.05
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF UNITS OUTSTANDING FOR THE CALCULATION OF BASIC & DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS) PER UNIT	29,620,000			29,620,000			29,620,000			29,620,000
DISTRIBUTIONS DECLARED PER UNIT	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—

See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.

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LAKE AREA CORN PROCESSORS, LLC

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Members' Equity (Unaudited)

	Members' Equity
Balance - December 31, 2018	$	68,037,124
Net income for the three-month period ended March 31, 2019	1,790,204
Balance - March 31, 2019	69,827,328
Net (loss) for the three-month period ended June 30, 2019	(192,897		)
Balance - June 30, 2019	$	69,634,431

	Members' Equity
Balance - December 31, 2019	$	64,212,940
Net (loss) for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020	(10,475,043		)
Balance - March 31, 2020	53,737,897
Net income for the three-month period ended June 30, 2020	4,213,375
Balance - June 30, 2020	$	57,951,272

See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.

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LAKE AREA CORN PROCESSORS, LLC

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2020			Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income (loss)	$	(6,261,668	)	$	1,597,307
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash used in operating activities
Depreciation and amortization	2,869,845			2,097,814
Distributions in excess of earnings (earnings in excess of distributions) from investments	1,389,172			167,968
(Increase) decrease in
Accounts receivable	(6,350,541		)	(2,086,458		)
Inventory	2,840,857			(3,249,448		)
Prepaid expenses	132,892			97,054
Derivative financial instruments	(568,514		)	(625,568		)
Increase (decrease) in
Accounts payable	(9,447,821		)	1,143,247
Accrued and other liabilities	(18,722		)	89,957
NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES	(15,414,500		)	(768,127		)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of property and equipment	(264,884		)	(7,634,093		)
Purchase of investments	—			(633,924		)
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES	(264,884		)	(8,268,017		)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Increase in outstanding checks in excess of bank balance	907,979			2,129,846
Borrowings on notes payable	43,770,400			26,500,000
Payments on notes payable	(39,000,000		)	(15,100,000		)
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES	5,678,379			13,529,846
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	(10,001,005		)	4,493,702
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD	12,823,653			1,697,937
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD	$	2,822,648		$	6,191,639
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid during the period for interest, net of capitalized interest of $128 and $712,000 in 2020 and 2019, respectively.	$	854,213		$	81,951
Capital expenditures in accounts payable	3,229			947,996

See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

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LAKE AREA CORN PROCESSORS, LLC

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

JUNE 30, 2020 AND 2019

NOTE 1    .    NATURE OF OPERATIONS

Principal Business Activity

Lake Area Corn Processors, LLC and subsidiary (the "Company") is a South Dakota limited liability company.

The Company owns and manages Dakota Ethanol, LLC ("Dakota Ethanol"), a 90 million-gallon (annual nameplate capacity) ethanol plant, located near Wentworth, South Dakota. Dakota Ethanol sells ethanol and related products to customers located in North America.

In addition, the Company has investment interests in five companies in related industries. See note 4 for further details.

NOTE 2.    SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The unaudited financial statements contained herein have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America although the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information not misleading.

In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included in the accompanying financial statements. All adjustments are of a normal and recurring nature. The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for a full year.

These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes included in the Company’s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019, contained in the annual report on Form 10-K for 2019.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements of the Company include the accounts of its wholly owned subsidiary, Dakota Ethanol. All significant inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Revenue Recognition

The Company has adopted the guidance of ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). Topic 606 requires the Company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance requires the Company to apply the following steps: (1) identify the contract with a customer; (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (5) recognize revenue when, or as, the Company satisfies a performance obligation. The Company generally recognizes revenue at a point in time. The Company’s contracts with customers have one performance obligation and a contract duration of one year or less.

The following is a description of principal activities from which we generate revenue. Revenues from contracts with customers are recognized when control of the promised goods or services are transferred to our customers in an amount that reflects the consideration that we expect to receive in exchange for those goods or services. Generally, ethanol and related products are shipped FOB shipping point and the control of the goods transfers to customers when the goods are loaded into trucks or rail cars are released to the railroad. Consideration is based on predetermined contractual prices or on current market prices.

• sales of ethanol

• sales of distillers grains

• sales of distillers corn oil

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LAKE AREA CORN PROCESSORS, LLC

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

JUNE 30, 2020 AND 2019

Disaggregation of revenue:

All revenue recognized in the income statement is considered to be revenue from contracts with customers. The following table depicts the disaggregation of revenue according to product line:

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Revenues ethanol	$	20,304,373	$	20,673,752	$	43,486,152	$	37,009,577
Revenues distillers grains	4,010,385		4,420,567		11,735,394		8,904,917
Revenues distillers corn oil	1,110,074		1,002,670		2,659,524		1,795,793
	$	25,424,832	$	26,096,989	$	57,881,070	$	47,710,287

Contract assets and contract liabilities:

The Company has no significant contract assets or contract liabilities from contracts with customers.

The Company receives payments from customers based upon contractual billing schedules; accounts receivable are recorded when the right to consideration becomes unconditional. Contract liabilities include payments received in advance of performance under the contract, and are realized with the associated revenue recognized under the contract.

Shipping costs

Shipping costs incurred by the Company in the sale of ethanol, dried distiller's grains and corn oil are not specifically identifiable and as a result, revenue from the sale of those products is recorded based on the net selling price reported to the Company from the marketer.

When the Company performs shipping and handling activities after the transfer of control to the customers (e.g., when control transfers prior to delivery), they are considered fulfillment activities, and accordingly, the costs are accrued for when the related revenue is recognized.

Operating Segment

The Company uses the "management approach" for reporting information about segments in annual and interim financial statements. The management approach is based on the way the chief operating decision-maker organizes segments within a company for making operating decisions and assessing performance. Reportable segments are based on products and services, geography, legal structure, management structure and any other manner in which management disaggregates a company. Based on the "management approach" model, the Company has determined that its business is comprised of a single operating segment.

Costs of Revenues

The primary components of costs of revenues from the production of ethanol and related co-product are corn, energy (natural gas and electricity), raw materials (chemicals and denaturant), and direct labor costs.

Shipping costs on modified and wet distiller's grains are included in costs of revenues.

Inventory Valuation

Inventories are generally valued using methods which approximate the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or net realizable value. In the valuation of inventories and purchase commitments, net realizable value is based on estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal and transportation.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

JUNE 30, 2020 AND 2019

Receivables and Credit Policies

Accounts receivable are uncollateralized customer obligations due under normal trade terms requiring payment within fifteen days from the invoice date. Unpaid accounts receivable with invoice dates over thirty days old bear interest at 1.5% per month. Accounts receivable are stated at the amount billed to the customer. Payments of accounts receivable are allocated to the specific invoices identified on the customer’s remittance advice or, if unspecified, are applied to the earliest unpaid invoices.

The carrying amount of trade receivables is reduced by a valuation allowance that reflects management’s best estimate of the amounts that will not be collected. Management regularly reviews trade receivable balances and based on an assessment of current creditworthiness, estimates the portion, if any, of the balance that will not be collected. The valuation allowance was zero as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

Investment in commodities contracts, derivative instruments and hedging activities

The Company is exposed to certain risks related to its ongoing business operations.  The primary risks that the Company manages by using forward or derivative instruments are price risks on anticipated purchases of corn and natural gas and the sale of ethanol, distillers grains and distillers corn oil.

The Company is subject to market risk with respect to the price and availability of corn, the principal raw material the Company uses to produce ethanol and ethanol by-products.  In general, rising corn prices result in lower profit margins and, therefore, represent unfavorable market conditions.  This is especially true when market conditions do not allow us to pass along increased corn costs to our customers.  The availability and price of corn is subject to wide fluctuations due to unpredictable factors such as weather conditions, farmer planting decisions, governmental policies with respect to agriculture and international trade and global demand and supply.

Certain contracts that literally meet the definition of a derivative may be exempted from derivative accounting as normal purchases or normal sales.  Normal purchases and normal sales are contracts that provide for the purchase or sale of something other than a financial instrument or derivative instrument that will be delivered in quantities expected to be used or sold over a reasonable period in the normal course of business.  Contracts that meet the requirements of normal purchases or sales are documented as normal and exempted from the accounting and reporting requirements of derivative accounting.

The Company does not apply the normal purchase and sales exemption for forward corn purchase contracts. As of June 30, 2020, the Company is committed to purchasing approximately 2.2 million bushels of corn on a forward contract basis with an average price of $2.99 per bushel. The total corn purchase contracts represent 7% of the annual projected plant corn usage.

The Company enters into firm-price purchase commitments with natural gas suppliers under which the Company agrees to buy natural gas at a price set in advance of the actual delivery.  Under these arrangements, the Company assumes the risk of a price decrease in the market price of natural gas between the time the price is fixed and the time the natural gas is delivered.  At June 30, 2020, the Company is committed to purchasing approximately 610,000 MMBtus of natural gas with an average price of $2.17 per MMBtu.  The Company accounts for these transactions as normal purchases, and accordingly, does not mark these transactions to market. The natural gas purchase contracts represent 30% of the annual plant requirements.

The Company enters into firm-price sales commitments with distillers grains customers under which the Company agrees to sell distillers grains at a price set in advance of the actual delivery.  Under these arrangements, the Company assumes the risk of a price increase in the market price of distillers grain between the time the price is fixed and the time the distillers grains are delivered.  At June 30, 2020, the Company is committed to selling approximately 42,000 dry equivalent tons of distillers grains with an average price of $108 per ton.  The Company accounts for these transactions as normal sales, and accordingly, does not mark these transactions to market. The distillers grains sales represent approximately 19% of the projected annual plant production.

The Company enters into firm-price sales commitments with distillers corn oil customers under which the Company agrees to sell distillers corn oil at a price set in advance of the actual delivery.  Under these arrangements, the Company assumes the risk of a price increase in the market price of distillers corn oil between the time the price is fixed and the time the distillers corn oil is delivered.  At June 30, 2020, the Company is committed to selling approximately 4.9 million pounds of distillers corn oil with an

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

JUNE 30, 2020 AND 2019

average price of $0.24 per pound.  The Company accounts for these transactions as normal sales, and accordingly, does not mark these transactions to market. The distillers corn oil sales represent approximately 22% of the projected annual plant production.

The Company does not have any firm-priced sales commitments for ethanol as of June 30, 2020.

The Company enters into short-term forward, option and futures contracts for ethanol, corn and natural gas as a means of managing exposure to changes in commodity and energy prices. All of the Company's derivatives are designated as non-hedge derivatives, and accordingly are recorded at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income. Although the contracts are considered economic hedges of specified risks, they are not designated as and accounted for as hedging instruments.

As part of our trading activity, the Company uses futures and option contracts offered through regulated commodity exchanges to reduce risk of loss in the market value of inventories and purchase commitments. To reduce that risk, the Company generally takes positions using forward and futures contracts and options.

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were as follows:

	Balance Sheet Classification	June 30, 2020			December 31, 2019*
Forward contracts in gain position		$	109,237		$	160,687
Futures contracts in gain position		79,825			33,338
Futures contracts in loss position		(150,400		)	(1,500		)
Total		38,662			192,525
Cash held by broker		550,957			312,500
	Current Assets	$	589,619		$	505,025
Forward contracts in loss position	(Current Liabilities)	$	(214,931	)	$	(698,850	)

*Derived from audited financial statements

Futures contracts and cash held by broker are all with one party and the right of offset exists. Therefore, on the balance sheet, these items are netted in one balance regardless of position.

Forward contracts are with multiple parties and the right of offset does not exist. Therefore, these contracts are reported at the gross amounts on the balance sheet.

Gains and losses related to derivative contracts related to corn are included as a component of costs of revenues.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

JUNE 30, 2020 AND 2019

	Statement of Operations	Three Months Ended June 30,
	Classification	2020			2019
Net realized and unrealized gains related to purchase contracts:
Futures contracts	Cost of Revenues	$	333,387		$	513,695
Forward contracts	Cost of Revenues	742,543			597,923
	Statement of Operations	Six Months Ended June 30,
	Classification	2020			2019
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) related to purchase contracts:
Futures contracts	Cost of Revenues	$	1,436,264		$	674,581
Forward contracts	Cost of Revenues	(2,370,490		)	478,549

Investments

The Company has investment interests in five companies in related industries. All of these interests are at ownership shares less than 20%. These investments are all flow-through entities. Per ASC 323-30-S99-1, they are being accounted for by the equity method of accounting under which the Company’s share of net income is recognized as income in the Company’s statements of operations and added to the investment account.  Distributions or dividends received from the investments are treated as a reduction of the investment account. The Company consistently follows the practice of recognizing the net income based on the most recent reliable data.

Goodwill

Annually, as well as when an event triggering impairment may have occurred, the Company performs an impairment test on goodwill which compares the fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying amount. An impairment charge is recognized, if necessary, for the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value up to the amount of the goodwill attributed to the reporting unit. The Company performs the annual analysis as of December 31 of each fiscal year. A triggering event was determined to have occurred during the first quarter of 2020 and an impairment test was performed as of March 31, 2020. The Company determined there was no impairment.

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 amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates include the fair value of derivative financial instruments, lower of cost or net realizable value accounting for inventory and forward purchase contracts and goodwill impairment evaluation.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In January 2017, FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04, "Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350)" (ASU 2017-04). ASU 2017-04 simplifies the test for goodwill impairment. It eliminates the two-step process of assessing goodwill impairment and replaces it with one step which compares the fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying amount. An impairment charge is recognized for the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value up to the amount of the goodwill attributed to the reporting unit. ASU 2017-04 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and for interim periods within that fiscal year. Dakota Ethanol found it preferable to adopt ASU 2017-04 because the benefits of this standard to users of the financial statements will

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

JUNE 30, 2020 AND 2019

outweigh the costs of following the pre-existing guidance. The standard has not had a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In August 2018, FASB issued ASU No. 2018-13, "Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement" (ASU 2018-13). ASU 2018-13 improves the effectiveness of the fair value disclosures in the financial statements. It adds, removes and modifies various disclosure requirements relating to the fair value hierarchy. ASU 2018-13 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and for interim periods within that fiscal year. The standard has not had a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

Risks and Uncertainties

The Company has certain risks and uncertainties that it will experience during volatile market conditions, which can have a severe impact on operations. The Company's revenues are derived from the sale and distribution of ethanol and distiller grains to customers primarily located in the United States. Corn for the production process is supplied to the plant primarily from local agricultural producers and from purchases on the open market. For the three months ended June 30, 2020, ethanol sales averaged approximately 80% of total revenues, while approximately 16% of revenues were generated from the sale of distiller grains and 4% of revenues were generated from the sale of corn oil. For the six months ended June 30, 2020, ethanol sales averaged approximately 75% of total revenues, while approximately 20% of revenues were generated from the sale of distiller grains and 5% of revenues were generated from the sale of corn oil.

The Company's operating and financial performance is largely driven by the prices at which it sells ethanol and the net expense of corn. The price of ethanol is influenced by factors such as supply and demand, weather, government policies and programs, and unleaded gasoline and the petroleum markets. Excess ethanol supply in the market, in particular, puts downward pressure on the price of ethanol. The Company's largest cost of production is corn. The cost of corn is generally impacted by factors such as supply and demand, weather, and government policies and programs. The Company's risk management program is used to protect against the price volatility of these commodities.

On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) a “Public Health Emergency of International Concern” and on March 11, 2020, declared COVID-19 a pandemic. The impact of COVID-19 has negatively impacted the Company’s operations, suppliers or other vendors, and customer base. Gasoline demand has been reduced in the United States which has forced the Company to reduce ethanol production accordingly. Any quarantines, labor shortages or other disruptions to the Company’s operations, or those of their customers, may adversely impact the Company’s revenues, ability to provide its services and operating results. In addition, a significant outbreak of epidemic, pandemic or contagious diseases in the human population could result in a widespread health crisis that could adversely affect the economies and financial markets of many countries, including the geographical area in which the Company operates, resulting in an economic downturn that could affect demand for its goods and services. The extent to which the coronavirus impacts the Company’s long-term results will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including new information which may emerge concerning the severity of the coronavirus and actions taken to contain the coronavirus or its impact, among others.

NOTE 3.     INVENTORY

Inventory consisted of the following as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019*
Raw materials	$	4,339,694	$	4,968,731
Finished goods	1,428,629		3,505,224
Work in process	817,094		952,319
Parts inventory	1,117,148		1,117,148
	$	7,702,565	$	10,543,422

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

JUNE 30, 2020 AND 2019

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company recorded a lower of cost or net realizable value write-down on corn inventory of approximately $0 and $424,000, ethanol inventory of approximately $0 and $167,000, distillers grains inventory of approximately $0 and $72,000, and corn oil inventory of approximately $0 and $0, respectively.

*Derived from audited financial statements.

NOTE 4.    INVESTMENTS

Dakota Ethanol has a 5% investment interest in the Company’s ethanol marketer, Renewable Products Marketing Group, LLC (RPMG).  The net income which is reported in the Company’s income statement for RPMG is based on RPMG’s March 31, 2020 unaudited interim results. The carrying amount of the Company’s investment was approximately $1,244,000 and $1,295,000 as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

Dakota Ethanol has a 10% investment interest in Lawrenceville Tanks, LLC (LT), a partnership to operate an ethanol storage terminal in Georgia.  The net income which is reported in the Company’s income statement for LT is based on LT’s June 30, 2020 unaudited interim results. The carrying amount of the Company’s investment was approximately $248,000 and $251,000 as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

Lake Area Corn Processors has a 10% investment interest in Guardian Hankinson, LLC (GH), a partnership to operate an ethanol plant in North Dakota.  The net income which is reported in the Company’s income statement for GH is based on GH’s June 30, 2020 unaudited interim results. The carrying amount of the Company’s investment was approximately $4,259,000 and $4,991,000 as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

Lake Area Corn Processors has a 17% investment interest in Guardian Energy Management, LLC (GEM), a partnership to provide management services to ethanol plants.  The net income which is reported in the Company’s income statement for GEM is based on GEM’s June 30, 2020 unaudited interim results. The carrying amount of the Company’s investment was approximately $53,000 as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

Lake Area Corn Processors has an 11% investment interest in Ring-neck Energy and Feeds, LLC (REF), a partnership to operate an ethanol plant in South Dakota.  The net income which is reported in the Company’s income statement for REF is based on REF’s June 30, 2020 unaudited interim results. The carrying amount of the Company’s investment was approximately $9,490,000 and $10,093,000 as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. REF commenced operations during the second quarter of 2019. Prior to then, the ethanol plant was under construction. The carrying amount of the investment exceeds the underlying equity in net assets by approximately $1,086,000. The excess is comprised of a basis adjustment of approximately $446,000 and capitalized interest of $640,000. The excess is amortized over 20 years from May 2019, the time the plant became operational. The amortization is recorded in equity in net income of investments. Amortization was $28,831 and $3,946 for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

JUNE 30, 2020 AND 2019

Condensed, combined unaudited financial information of the Company’s investments in RPMG, LT, GH, GEM and REF are as follows:

Balance Sheet	June 30, 2020			December 31, 2019
Current Assets	$	134,854,074		$	219,618,012
Other Assets	214,571,494			226,475,383
Current Liabilities	123,263,835			187,381,453
Long-term Liabilities	76,889,035			95,219,540
Members' Equity	149,272,698			163,492,402
	Three Months Ended
Income Statement	June 30, 2020			June 30, 2019
Revenue	$	49,534,870		$	75,598,119
Gross Profit	7,273,860			2,771,334
Net (Loss)	(354,889		)	(3,358,215		)
	Six Months Ended
Income Statement	June 30, 2020			June 30, 2019
Revenue	$	142,162,849		$	136,241,079
Gross Profit	2,323,164			8,829,314
Net (Loss)	(11,473,373		)	(347,474		)

The Company recorded equity in net (loss) of approximately $(66,000) and $(1,226,000) from our investments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively.

NOTE 5.    REVOLVING OPERATING NOTE

On February 6, 2018, Dakota Ethanol executed a revolving promissory note with Farm Credit Services of America (FCSA) in the amount up to $10,000,000 or the amount available in accordance with the borrowing base calculation, whichever is less. Dakota Ethanol amended the note agreement with FCSA in June of 2020. Under the amendment, the available credit under the revolving operating note was reduced to $2,000,000. Interest on the outstanding principal balance will accrue at 300 basis points above the one-month LIBOR rate and is not subject to a floor. The rate was 3.20% at June 30, 2020. There is a non-use fee of 0.25% on the unused portion of the $2,000,000 availability. The note is collateralized by substantially all assets of the Company. The note expires on November 1, 2021. On June 30, 2020, Dakota Ethanol had no balance outstanding and approximately $2,000,000 available to be drawn on the revolving promissory note under the borrowing base.

NOTE 6.    LONG-TERM NOTES PAYABLE

On August 1, 2017, Dakota Ethanol executed a term note from FCSA in the amount of $8,000,000. Dakota Ethanol agreed to make monthly interest payments starting September 1, 2017 and annual principal payments of $1,000,000 starting on August 1, 2018. The payment on August 1, 2020 is no longer due after the note was amended with FCSA and is now due on August 1, 2025. The notes matures on August 1, 2025. Interest on the outstanding principal balance will accrue at 325 basis points above the one-month LIBOR rate until February 1, 2023 and increases to 350 basis points thereafter until maturity. The interest rate is not subject to a floor. The rate was 3.45% at June 30, 2020. On June 30, 2020, Dakota Ethanol had $6,000,000 outstanding on the note.

On February 6, 2018, Dakota Ethanol executed a reducing revolving promissory note from FCSA in the amount up to $40,000,000 or the amount available in accordance with the borrowing availability under the credit agreement. Dakota Ethanol amended the note agreement with FCSA in June of 2020. Under the amendment, the available credit on the reducing revolving note was increased to $48,000,000. The amount Dakota Ethanol can borrow on the note decreases by $1,750,000 semi-annually starting on July 1, 2021 until the maximum balance reaches $32,250,000 on July 1, 2025. The note matures on January 1, 2026. Interest on the outstanding principal balance will accrue at 325 basis points above the one-month LIBOR rate until February 1, 2023 and the basis increases to 350 points thereafter until maturity. The interest rate is not subject to a floor. The rate was 3.45% at June 30,

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

JUNE 30, 2020 AND 2019

2020. The note contains a non-use fee of 0.50% on the unused portion of the note. On June 30, 2020, Dakota Ethanol had $37,000,000 outstanding and $11,000,000 available to be drawn on the note.

As part of the note payable agreement, Dakota Ethanol is subject to certain restrictive covenants establishing financial reporting requirements, distribution and capital expenditure limits, minimum debt service coverage ratios, net worth and working capital requirements. The note is collateralized by substantially all assets of the Company. The note payable agreement was amended in June 2020 with modifications to the requirements. The working capital covenant was reduced to $11,000,000 and the net worth covenant was reduced to $18,000,000. The next measurement date for the debt service coverage ratio was deferred until December 31, 2021. Management's current financial projections indicate that we will be in compliance with our revised financial covenants for the next 12 months and we expect to remain in compliance thereafter.

The Company entered into a loan agreement with the Small Business Association through First State Bank, Gothenburg, NE on April 4, 2020 for $760,400 as part of the Paycheck Protection Program under Division A, Title I of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The loan matures in April 2022 and has an interest rate of 1%. Proceeds of the loan are restricted for use towards payroll costs and other allowable uses such as covered utilities for incurred before December 31, 2020 under the Paycheck Protection Program Rules. Provisions of the agreement allow for a portion of the loan to be forgiven if certain qualifications are met. The Company anticipates applying for forgiveness of this loan . The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, which was put into effect on June 5, 2020, may effect the terms of our loan.

The Company also received an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) in the amount of $10,000 in June 2020. Repayment of the loan will begin in June 2021 and has a 30 year term at 3.75% interest.

The balances of the notes payable are as follows. The balances reflect the updated agreement:

	June 30, 2020			December 31, 2019*
Notes Payable - FCSA	43,000,000			39,000,000
Notes Payable - Other	770,400			—
Less unamortized debt issuance costs	(9,042		)	(10,792		)
	43,761,358			38,989,208
Less current portion	(186		)	(1,000,000		)
	$	43,761,172		$	37,989,208
*Derived from audited financial statements

Principal maturities for the next five years are estimated as follows.

Years Ending June 30,	Principal
2021	$	186
2022	1,760,593
2023	1,000,200
2024	1,000,208
2025	4,000,215
thereafter	36,008,998

NOTE 7.    FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The Company complies with the fair value measurements and disclosures standard which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure for those assets and liabilities carried on the balance sheet on a fair value basis.

The Company’s balance sheet contains derivative financial instruments that are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value measurements and disclosures require that assets and liabilities carried at fair value be classified and disclosed according to the process for determining fair value. There are three levels of determining fair value.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

JUNE 30, 2020 AND 2019

Level 1 uses quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 uses observable market based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data.

Level 3 uses unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data.

A description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy, is set forth below.

Derivative financial instruments. Commodity futures contracts are reported at fair value utilizing Level 1 inputs. For these contracts, the Company obtains fair value measurements from an independent pricing service. The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes and live trading levels from the CBOT and NYMEX markets. Over-the-counter commodity options contracts are reported at fair value utilizing Level 2 inputs. For these contracts, the Company obtains fair value measurements from an independent pricing service. The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes and live trading levels from the over-the-counter markets. Forward purchase contracts are reported at fair value utilizing Level 2 inputs. For these contracts, the Company obtains fair value measurements from local grain terminal bid values. The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include live trading bids from local elevators and processing plants which are based off the CBOT markets.

The following table summarizes financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value:

	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
June 30, 2020
Assets:
Derivative financial instruments,
futures contracts	$	79,825	$	79,825	$	—	$	—
forward contracts	$	109,237	$	—	$	109,237	$	—
Liabilities:
Derivative financial instruments,
futures contracts	$	150,400	$	150,400	$	—	$	—
forward contracts	$	214,931	$	—	$	214,931	$	—
December 31, 2019*
Assets:
Derivative financial instruments,
futures contracts	$	33,338	$	33,338	$	—	$	—
forward contracts	$	160,687	$	—	$	160,687	$	—
Liabilities:
Derivative financial instruments,
futures contracts	$	1,500	$	1,500	$	—	$	—
forward contracts	$	698,850	$	—	$	698,850	$	—

*Derived from audited financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

JUNE 30, 2020 AND 2019

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, the Company did not make any changes between Level 1 and Level 2 assets and liabilities. As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company did not have any Level 3 assets or liabilities.

Certain financial assets and financial liabilities are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis; that is, the instruments are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances (for example, when there is evidence of impairment). Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis were not significant at June 30, 2020.

Disclosure requirements for fair value of financial instruments require disclosure of the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities, including those financial assets and financial liabilities that are not measured and reported at fair value on a recurring basis or nonrecurring basis. The methodologies for estimating the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis are discussed above.

The Company believes the carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents (level 1), accounts receivable (level 2), other receivables (level 2), accounts payable and accruals (level 2) and short-term debt (level 3) approximates fair value.

The carrying amount of long-term obligations (level 3) at June 30, 2020 of $43,770,400 had an estimated fair value of approximately $43,770,400 based on estimated interest rates for comparable debt. The carrying amount of long-term obligations at December 31, 2019 of $39,000,000 had an estimated fair value of approximately $39,000,000.

NOTE 8.    RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Dakota Ethanol has a 5% interest in RPMG, and Dakota Ethanol has entered into marketing agreements for the exclusive rights to market, sell and distribute the entire ethanol, dried distiller's grains and corn oil inventories produced by Dakota Ethanol.  The marketing fees are included in net revenues. The Company also purchases denaturant from RPMG.

Revenues and marketing fees related to the agreements as well as denaturant purchases are as follows:

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Revenues ethanol	$	20,324,281	$	20,723,838	$	43,565,787	$	37,103,781
Revenues distillers dried grains	1,140,435		849,741		3,678,750		1,175,323
Revenues corn oil	1,114,584		1,010,829		2,677,418		1,810,516
Marketing fees ethanol	19,909		60,960		79,636		121,920
Marketing fees distillers dried grains	6,078		6,763		23,919		8,940
Marketing fees corn oil	4,510		8,143		17,894		14,577
Denaturant purchases	123,329		205,034		691,893		336,084
	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019*
Amounts due from RPMG	$	7,417,432	$	891,227
Amounts due to RPMG	$	40,656	$	46,234

*Derived from audited financial statements.

The Company purchased corn and services from members of its Board of Managers that farm and operate local businesses. Purchases during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 totaled approximately $355,000 and $376,000, respectively. As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the amount we owed to other related parties was approximately $0 and $0, respectively.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

We prepared the following discussion and analysis to help you better understand our financial condition, changes in our financial condition, and results of operations for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2020, compared to the same periods of the prior year. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the Management's Discussion and Analysis section for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2019.

Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains historical information, as well as forward-looking statements that involve known and unknown risks and relate to future events, our future financial performance, or our expected future operations and actions. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as "may," "will," "should," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "future," "intend," "could," "hope," "predict," "target," "potential," "continue" or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are only our predictions based on current information and involve numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Our actual results or actions may differ materially from these forward-looking statements for many reasons, including the reasons described in this report and our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019.

The cautionary statements referred to in this section also should be considered in connection with any subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements that may be issued by us or persons acting on our behalf. We undertake no duty to update these forward-looking statements, even though our situation may change in the future. Furthermore, we cannot guarantee future results, events, levels of activity, performance, or achievements. We caution you not to put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report.  You should read this report and the documents that we reference in this report and have filed as exhibits completely and with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we currently expect.  We qualify all of our forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements.

Overview

Lake Area Corn Processors, LLC is a South Dakota limited liability company that owns and manages its wholly-owned subsidiary, Dakota Ethanol, LLC. Dakota Ethanol, LLC owns and operates an ethanol plant located near Wentworth, South Dakota that has a nameplate production capacity of 90 million gallons of ethanol per year. Lake Area Corn Processors, LLC is referred to in this report as "LACP," the "company," "we," or "us." Dakota Ethanol, LLC is referred to in this report as "Dakota Ethanol" "we" "us" or the "ethanol plant."

Our revenue is derived from the sale and distribution of our ethanol, distillers grains and corn oil.  The ethanol plant increased its nameplate capacity in May of 2019 from 50 million gallons per year to 90 million gallons per year.  Corn is supplied to us primarily from our members who are local agricultural producers and from purchases of corn on the open market. We have engaged Renewable Products Marketing Group, Inc. ("RPMG, Inc.") to market all of the ethanol and corn oil that we produce at the ethanol plant. Further, RPMG, Inc. markets all of the distillers grains that we produce that we do not market internally to local customers.

Results of Operations

Comparison of the Three Months Ended June 30, 2020 and 2019

The following table shows the results of our operations and the percentage of revenues, cost of revenues, operating expenses and other items to total revenues in our consolidated statements of income for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

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	2020					2019
Income Statement Data	Amount			%		Amount			%
Revenues	$	25,424,832		100.0		$	26,096,989		100.0
Cost of Revenues	19,812,907			77.9		24,798,025			95.0
Gross Profit	5,611,925			22.1		1,298,964			5.0
Operating Expense	945,709			3.7		926,379			3.5
Income from Operations	4,666,216			18.4		372,585			1.4
Other Income (Expense)	(452,841		)	(1.8	)	(565,482		)	(2.2	)
Net Income (Loss)	$	4,213,375		16.6		$	(192,897	)	(0.7	)

Revenues

Revenue from ethanol sales decreased by approximately 1.8% during the three months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period of 2019 due to increased gallons of ethanol sold, partially offset by lower average prices that we received for our ethanol during the 2020 period. Revenue from distillers grains sales decreased by approximately 9.3% during the three months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period of 2019 due primarily to decreased distillers grains sales during the 2020 period. Revenue from corn oil sales increased by approximately 10.7% during the three months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period of 2019 due to increased pounds of corn oil sold during the 2020 period.

Ethanol

Our ethanol revenue was approximately $0.4 million lower during our three months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2019, a decrease of approximately 1.8%. This decrease in ethanol revenue was due primarily to an increase in the volume of ethanol we sold offset by a lower average price we received per gallon of ethanol sold during the three months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2019. We sold approximately 5.0% more gallons of ethanol during the three months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period of 2019, an increase of approximately 0.8 million gallons, due to increased production capacity from the expansion offset by reduced production in April and May due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The average price we received for our ethanol was approximately $0.09 less per gallon during the three months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2019, a decrease of approximately 6.5%. Management attributes this decrease in ethanol prices during the three months ended June 30, 2020 with decreased ethanol demand due to decreased gasoline demand from the COVID-19 pandemic. Social distancing measures that have been implemented in most states in the United States have significantly reduced demand for gasoline. Management believes that this reduction in gasoline demand may be as much as 50% compared to prior years. Since ethanol is used as a component of gasoline, when gasoline demand is reduced, it has a negative impact on ethanol demand. These reductions in ethanol demand occurred at the end of our first quarter of 2020. The impact of this reduced gasoline demand has been more significant during our second quarter of 2020.

Distillers Grains

Our total distillers grains revenue was approximately 9.3% lower during the three months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period of 2019 due primarily to decreased total production. We sold approximately 11.4% fewer total tons of distillers grains during the three months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period of 2019 due to decreased overall production at the ethanol plant related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The average price we received for our dried distillers grains was approximately 9.0% higher during the three months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period of 2019, an increase of approximately $10.35 per ton. Management attributes the increase in dried distillers grains prices during the three months ended June 30, 2020 to increased demand. The average price we received for our modified/wet distillers grains, on a dry-equivalent basis, was approximately 1.7% greater for the three months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period of 2019, an increase of approximately $2.20 per ton. Management attributes this slight increase in modified/wet distillers grains prices with steady distillers grain demand in the market.

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Corn Oil

Our total pounds of corn oil sold increased by approximately 6.2% during the three months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period of 2019, an increase of approximately 0.3 million pounds, primarily due to improved corn oil extraction efficiency.

The average price per pound we received for our corn oil was comparable for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and the same period of 2019.

Cost of Revenues

Corn

Our cost of revenues relating to corn was approximately 21.9% lower for the three months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period of 2019 due to significantly decreased corn prices during the 2020 period.

Our average cost per bushel of corn decreased by approximately 27.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2019. We consumed approximately 7.1% more bushels of corn during the three months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period of 2019. Management attributes the decreased corn cost per bushel to significantly lower corn prices during our 2020 fiscal period due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Management anticipates that corn prices will remain steady until the harvest of 2020. After harvest, corn prices are expected to decrease further for the rest of our 2020 fiscal year.

Natural Gas

Our cost of revenues related to natural gas decreased by approximately $45,000, a decrease of approximately 4.3%, for the three months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2019. This decrease was due to comparable natural gas consumption, offset by lower natural gas costs per MMBtu during the three months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period of 2019.

Our average cost per MMBtu of natural gas during the three months ended June 30, 2020 was approximately 7.1% less compared to the cost per MMbtu for the three months ended June 30, 2019. Management attributes this decrease in our average natural gas costs with generally lower natural gas prices, steady supply, and the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

The volume of natural gas we used increased by approximately 3.2% during the three months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period of 2019 due primarily to more distillers produced in the dried form, offset by lower production due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Operating Expenses

Our operating expenses were greater for the three months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period of 2019 due primarily to increased property insurance payments, slightly offset by decreased environmental compliance expenses and professional fees.

Other Income and Expense

We had more other income during the three months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period of 2019 due to increased land rental income during the 2020 period. We had less loss on our investments during the three months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period of 2019 due to improved profitability in the ethanol sector. We had more interest expense during the three months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period of 2019 because we were capitalizing interest on our expansion project until it was completed during our second quarter of 2019.

Comparison of the Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 and 2019

The following table shows the results of our operations and the percentage of revenues, cost of revenues, operating expenses and other items to total revenues in our consolidated statements of income for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

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	2020					2019
Income Statement Data	Amount			%		Amount			%
Revenues	$	57,881,070		100.0		$	47,710,287		100.0
Cost of Revenues	60,118,787			103.9		43,961,060			92.1
Gross Profit	(2,237,717		)	(3.9	)	3,749,227			7.9
Operating Expense	2,285,547			3.9		1,935,707			4.1
Income from Operations	(4,523,264		)	(7.8	)	1,813,520			3.8
Other Income (Expense)	(1,738,404		)	(3.0	)	(216,213		)	(0.5	)
Net Income (Loss)	$	(6,261,668	)	(10.8	)	$	1,597,307		3.3

Revenues

Revenue from ethanol sales increased by approximately 17.5% during the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period of 2019 due to increased gallons of ethanol sold, partially offset by lower average prices that we received for our ethanol during the 2020 period. Revenue from distillers grains sales increased by approximately 31.8% during the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period of 2019 due primarily to increased distillers grains sales during the 2020 period. Revenue from corn oil sales increased by approximately 48.1% during the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period of 2019 due to increased pounds of corn oil sold during the 2020 period.

Ethanol

Our ethanol revenue was approximately $6.48 million greater during our six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2019, an increase of approximately 17.5%. This increase in ethanol revenue was due primarily to an increase in the volume of ethanol we sold partially offset by a lower average price we received per gallon of ethanol sold during the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2019. We sold approximately 33.0% more gallons of ethanol during the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period of 2019, an increase of approximately 10 million gallons, due to increased production at the plant following completion of our plant expansion project during 2019.

The average price we received for our ethanol was approximately $0.15 less per gallon during the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2019, a decrease of approximately 11.7%. Management attributes this decrease in ethanol prices during the six months ended June 30, 2020 with decreased ethanol demand due to decreased gasoline demand from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Distillers Grains

Our total distillers grains revenue was approximately 31.8% greater during the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period of 2019 due primarily to increased total production. Following our expansion project, we are selling a greater percentage of our distillers grains in the dried form than in the past when we primarily produced modified distillers grains. We sold approximately 31.6% more total tons of distillers grains during the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period of 2019 due to increased overall production at the ethanol plant due to our plant expansion project.

The average price we received for our dried distillers grains was approximately 6.6% greater during the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period of 2019, an increase of approximately $8 per ton. Management attributes the increase in dried distillers grains prices during the six months ended June 30, 2020 to improved demand for dried distillers grains. The average price we received for our modified/wet distillers grains, on a dry-equivalent basis, was approximately 0.2% less for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period of 2019. Management attributes this slight decrease in modified/wet distillers grains prices with steady distillers grain prices in the market.

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Corn Oil

Our total pounds of corn oil sold increased by approximately 46.8% during the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period of 2019, an increase of approximately 3.4 million pounds, primarily due to increased overall production and improved corn oil extraction efficiency.

The average price per pound we received for our corn oil was comparable for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and the same period of 2019.

Cost of Revenues

Corn

Our cost of revenues relating to corn was approximately 38.0% greater for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period of 2019 due to increased corn bushels used due to the plant expansion project along with higher corn costs per bushel during the 2020 period.

Our average cost per bushel of corn increased by approximately 1.8% for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2019. We consumed approximately 35.5% more bushels of corn during the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period of 2019. Management attributes the increased corn cost per bushel to higher corn basis costs during our 2020 fiscal period. Management anticipates that corn prices will remain lower until the harvest of 2020 begins. After harvest, corn prices are expected to decrease further for the rest of our 2020 fiscal year.

Natural Gas

Our cost of revenues related to natural gas increased by approximately $652,000, an increase of approximately 29.5%, for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2019. This increase was primarily due to increased natural gas consumption during the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period of 2019.

Our average cost per MMBtu of natural gas during the six months ended June 30, 2020 was approximately 2.6% lower compared to the cost per MMbtu for the six months ended June 30, 2019. Management attributes this decrease in our average natural gas costs with generally lower natural gas prices in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The volume of natural gas we used increased by approximately 33.0% during the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period of 2019 due primarily to increased production due to our plant expansion project.

Operating Expenses

Our operating expenses were greater for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period of 2019 due primarily to increased expenses related to wages and benefits and increased maintenance expenses of our plant due to the expansion.

Other Income and Expense

We had more dividend income from our lender during the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period of 2019 due to having more debt drawn during the 2020 period. We had greater losses on our investments during the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period of 2019 due to decreased profitability in the ethanol industry. We had more interest expense during the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period of 2019 because we were capitalizing interest on our expansion project until it was completed during our second quarter of 2019.

Changes in Financial Condition for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2020

Current Assets

Our cash on hand at June 30, 2020 was less compared to December 31, 2019 due to the reduction in corn payables and a downturn in profitability. We had greater accounts receivable at June 30, 2020 compared to December 31, 2019 due to the timing of our quarter end and the payments related to the shipments of our products. The value of our inventory was less at June 30, 2020 compared to December 31, 2019 due to decreased prices related to market values falling due to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as timing of ethanol shipments. The asset value of our derivative instruments was greater at June 30, 2020 compared to

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December 31, 2019 due to recent corn price changes which impacted our derivative instruments. We had less prepaid expenses at June 30, 2020 compared to December 31, 2019 due to amortization of our insurance premiums.

Property and Equipment

The value of our property and equipment was less at June 30, 2020 compared to December 31, 2019 as a result of regular depreciation of our assets.

Other Assets

The value of our investments was less at June 30, 2020 compared to December 31, 2019 due to decreased profitability in the ethanol industry, which the majority of our investments are related to.

Current Liabilities

We had more outstanding checks in excess of bank balances at June 30, 2020 compared to December 31, 2019 due to the fewer checks outstanding at December 31, 2019 as farmers choose to defer payments for corn until the new year. We use our revolving loan to pay any checks which are presented for payment which exceed the cash we have available in our accounts. Our accounts payable were lower at June 30, 2020 compared to December 31, 2019 due primarily to decreased corn payables at June 30, 2020 compared to December 31, 2019 as the deferred payments were paid during the first quarter. Our derivative instrument liability was lower at June 30, 2020 compared to December 31, 2019 due to fewer losses on derivative instruments related to corn purchases.

Long-Term Liabilities

Our long-term liabilities were higher at June 30, 2020 compared to December 31, 2019 due to increased borrowing to offset operating losses.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our main sources of liquidity are cash from our continuing operations, distributions we receive from our investments and amounts we have available to draw on our revolving credit facilities. Management does not anticipate that we will need to raise additional debt or equity financing in the next twelve months and management believes that our current sources of liquidity will be sufficient to continue our operations during that time period. We anticipate that any capital expenditures we undertake will be paid out of cash from operations and existing loans, and will not require any additional debt or equity financing.

Currently, we have two revolving loans which allow us to borrow funds for working capital. These loans are described in greater detail below in the section entitled "Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Indebtedness." As of June 30, 2020, we had $37,000,000 outstanding and $13,000,000 available to be drawn on our revolving loans, after taking into account the borrowing base calculation. Management anticipates that this is sufficient to maintain our liquidity and continue our operations.

The following table shows cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020			2019
Net cash (used in) operating activities	$	(15,414,500	)	$	(768,127	)
Net cash (used in) investing activities	(264,884		)	(8,268,017		)
Net cash provided by financing activities	5,678,379			13,529,846

Cash Flow From Operations. Our operating activities used more cash during the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period of 2019, due primarily to reduced net income during the 2020 period along with reduction in accounts payable for corn during the 2020 period.

Cash Flow From Investing Activities. Our investing activities used less cash during the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period of 2019, due to fewer capital expenditures and fewer purchases of investments.

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Cash Flow From Financing Activities. Our financing activities provided less cash during the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period of 2019, due primarily to less cash secured from our loans during the 2020 period.

Indebtedness

We entered into a comprehensive credit facility with Farm Credit Services of America, PCA and Farm Credit Services of America, FLCA (collectively "FCSA"). We have a $2 million revolving operating line of credit (the "Operating Line") and a $48 million reducing revolving loan (the "Reducing Revolving Loan"). All of our assets, including the ethanol plant and equipment, its accounts receivable and inventory, serve as collateral for our loans with FCSA.

On August 1, 2017, we executed an amendment to our credit agreement to create an $8 million term loan which we used to finance a portion of our investment in Ring-neck Energy & Feed, LLC.

On February 6, 2018, we executed an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the "Credit Agreement") with FCSA. Pursuant to the Credit Agreement, our total credit availability is $40 million to support our expansion project. The credit availability matures on January 1, 2026. Interest on the outstanding principal balance will accrue at the one month London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") plus 325 basis points until February 1, 2023 and the basis increases to 350 points thereafter until maturity. The interest rate is not subject to a floor. We agreed to pay a fee of 0.50% on the unused portion of the increased credit availability.  

On October 21, 2019, we entered into a Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the "Loan Amendment") with FCSA. In the Loan Amendment, we extended the maturity date of our $10 million revolving loan to November 1, 2021, we also extended the date when the available balance of our $40 million revolving loan starts to decrease from January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2021.

On June 5, 2020, we entered into a Third Amendment to the agreement (the "Third Amendment"). Under the Third Amendment, the available credit under the revolving operating note was reduced to $2,000,000 and the available credit on the reducing revolving note was increased to $48,000,000. The working capital covenant was reduced to $11,000,000 and the net worth covenant was reduced to $18,000,000. The next measurement date for the debt service coverage ratio was deferred until December 31, 2021. The annual installment on the term note for 2020 was deferred until maturity in 2025. The interest rates were unchanged.

Operating Line

Dakota Ethanol has a revolving promissory note from Farm Credit Services of America (FCSA) in an amount up to $2,000,000 or the amount available in accordance with the borrowing base calculation, whichever is less. Interest on the outstanding principal balance will accrue at 300 basis points above the 1 month LIBOR rate and is not subject to a floor. The rate was 3.2% at June 30, 2020. There is a non-use fee of 0.3% on the unused portion of the $2,000,000 availability. The note is collateralized by substantially all assets of the Company. The note expires on November 1, 2021. On June 30, 2020, Dakota Ethanol had $0 outstanding and $2,000,000 available to be drawn on the revolving promissory note under the borrowing base.

Reducing Revolving Loan

Dakota Ethanol has a reducing revolving promissory note from FCSA in the amount up to $48,000,000 or the amount available in accordance with the borrowing availability under the credit agreement. The amount Dakota Ethanol can borrow on the note decreases by $1,750,000 semi-annually starting on July 1, 2021 until the maximum balance reaches $32,250,000 on July 1, 2025. The note matures on January 1, 2026. Interest on the outstanding principal balance will accrue at the one month London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") plus 325 basis points until February 1, 2023 and the basis increases to 350 points thereafter until maturity. The interest rate is not subject to a floor. The rate was 3.5% at June 30, 2020. The note contains a non-use fee of 0.5% on the unused portion of the note. On June 30, 2020, Dakota Ethanol had $37,000,000 outstanding and $11,000,000 available to be drawn on the note.

2017 Term Loan

On August 1, 2017, Dakota Ethanol executed a term note with FCSA in the amount of $8 million. Dakota Ethanol agreed to make monthly interest payments starting September 1, 2017 and annual principal payments of $1,000,000 starting on August 1, 2018. The payment that was due in August 2020 was deferred to August 2025. The notes matures on August 1, 2025. Interest on the outstanding principal balance will accrue at 325 basis points above the 1 month LIBOR rate and is not subject to a floor. The rate was 3.5% at June 30, 2020. On June 30, 2020, Dakota Ethanol had $6,000,000 outstanding on the note.

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2020 Loans

The Company entered into a loan agreement with the Small Business Association through First State Bank, Gothenburg, NE on April 4, 2020 for $760,400 as part of the Paycheck Protection Program under Division A, Title I of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The loan matures in April 2022 and has an interest rate of 1.0%. Proceeds of the loan are restricted for use towards payroll costs and other allowable uses such as covered utilities for an eight-week period following the loan under the Paycheck Protection Program Rules. Provisions of the agreement allow for a portion of the loan to be forgiven if certain qualifications are met. The Company applied for the loan to be forgiven during June of 2020. We are currently awaiting approval of the application. The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, which was put into effect on June 5, 2020, may effect the terms of our loan.

The Company also received an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) in the amount of $10,000 in June 2020. Repayment of the loan will begin in June 2021 and has a 30 year term at 3.75% interest.

Covenants

Our credit facilities with FCSA are subject to various loan covenants. If we fail to comply with these loan covenants, FCSA can declare us to be in default of our loans. The material loan covenants applicable to our credit facilities are our working capital covenant, local net worth covenant and our debt service coverage ratio. We are required to maintain working capital (current assets minus current liabilities plus availability on our revolving loan) of at least $11.0 million. We are required to maintain local net worth (total assets minus total liabilities minus the value of certain investments) of at least $18 million. We are required to maintain a debt service coverage ratio of at least 1.25:1.00. The working capital and local net worth capital covenants are measured monthly while the debt service coverage covenant is measured annually at year-end. The debt service coverage covenant measurement will be measured again starting on December 31, 2021.

As of June 30, 2020, we are in compliance with the working capital and local net worth loan covenants. Management's current financial projections indicate that we will be in compliance with our financial covenants for the next 12 months and we expect to remain in compliance thereafter. If we fail to comply with the terms of our credit agreements with FCSA, and FCSA refuses to waive the non-compliance, FCSA may require us to immediately repay all amounts outstanding on our loans.

Application of Critical Accounting Policies

Management uses estimates and assumptions in preparing our consolidated financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and the reported revenues and expenses. Of the significant accounting policies described in the notes to our consolidated financial statements, we believe that the following are the most critical:

Derivative Instruments

We enter into short-term forward option and futures contracts as a means of securing corn for the ethanol plant and managing exposure to changes in commodity prices. We enter into short-term forward, option and futures contracts for sales of ethanol to manage exposure to changes in commodity prices. All of our derivatives are designated as non-hedge derivatives, and accordingly are recorded at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income or treated as normal purchases and sales contracts and analyzed for inherent losses. Although the contracts are considered economic hedges of specified risks, they are not designated as nor accounted for as hedging instruments.

As part of our trading activity, we use futures and option contracts offered through regulated commodity exchanges to reduce our risk and we are exposed to risk of loss in the market value of inventories. To reduce that risk, we generally take positions using cash and futures contracts and options.

Unrealized gains and losses related to derivative contracts for corn and natural gas purchases are included as a component of cost of revenues and derivative contracts related to ethanol sales are included as a component of revenues in the accompanying financial statements. The fair values of derivative contracts are presented on the accompanying balance sheets as derivative financial instruments.

Goodwill

Annually, as well as when an event triggering impairment may have occurred, the Company performs an impairment test on goodwill which compares the fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying amount. An impairment charge is recognized,

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if necessary, for the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value up to the amount of the goodwill attributed to the reporting unit. The Company performs the annual analysis as of December 31 of each fiscal year. A triggering even was determined to have occurred during the first quarter of 2020 and an impairment test was performed as of March 31, 2020. The Company determined there was no impairment.

Inventory Valuation

Inventories are generally valued using methods which approximate the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or net realizable value. In the valuation of inventories and purchase commitments, net realizable value is based on estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal and transportation.

Revenue Recognition

The Company generally recognizes revenue at a point in time when performance obligations are satisfied. Revenue from the production of ethanol and related products is recorded when control transfers to customers. Generally, ethanol and related products are shipped FOB shipping point, based on written contract terms between Dakota Ethanol and its customers. Collectability of revenue is reasonably assured based on historical evidence of collectability between Dakota Ethanol and its customers. Interest income is recognized as earned.

Shipping costs incurred by the Company in the sale of ethanol, dried distillers grains and corn oil are not specifically identifiable and as a result, revenue from the sale of those products is recorded based on the net selling price reported to the Company from the marketer.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

We are exposed to the impact of market fluctuations associated with commodity prices and interest rates as discussed below.  We have no exposure to foreign currency risk as all of our business is conducted in U.S. Dollars. We use derivative financial instruments as part of an overall strategy to manage market risk. We use cash, futures and option contracts to hedge changes to the commodity prices of corn and natural gas. We do not enter into these derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes, nor do we designate these contracts as hedges for accounting purposes.

Interest Rate Risk

We are exposed to market risk from changes in interest rates. Exposure to interest rate risk results primarily from holding loans which bear variable interest rates. As of June 30, 2020, we had $43,000,000 outstanding on our variable interest rate loans with interest accruing at a rate of 3.45%. Our variable interest rates are calculated by adding a set basis to LIBOR. If we were to experience a 10% increase in LIBOR, the annual effect such change would have on our income statement, based on the amount we had outstanding on our variable interest rate loans as of June 30, 2020, would be approximately $8,000.

Commodity Price Risk

We are exposed to market risk from changes in commodity prices.  Exposure to commodity price risk results from our dependence on corn and natural gas in the ethanol production process.  We seek to minimize the risks from fluctuations in the prices of corn and natural gas through the use of hedging instruments.  In practice, as markets move, we actively manage our risk and adjust hedging strategies as appropriate.  Although we believe our hedge positions accomplish an economic hedge against our future purchases, they are not designated as such for hedge accounting purposes, which would match the gain or loss on our hedge positions to the specific commodity purchase being hedged.  We are marking to market our hedge positions, which means as the current market price of our hedge positions changes, the gains and losses are immediately recognized in our cost of revenues.

The immediate recognition of hedging gains and losses can cause net income to be volatile from quarter to quarter due to the timing of the change in value of the derivative instruments relative to the cost and use of the commodity being hedged.  We recorded a combined decrease to our cost of revenues of approximately $1,076,000 related to derivative instruments for the quarter ended June 30, 2020. We recorded a combined decrease to our cost of revenues of approximately $1,112,000 related to derivative instruments for the quarter ended June 30, 2019. There are several variables that could affect the extent to which our derivative

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instruments are impacted by price fluctuations in the cost of corn or natural gas.  However, it is likely that commodity cash prices will have the greatest impact on the derivatives instruments with delivery dates nearest the current cash price.

As of June 30, 2020, we were committed to purchasing approximately 2.2 million bushels of corn with an average price of $2.99 per bushel. These corn purchases represent approximately 7% of our project plant corn usage for the next 12 months.

As of June 30, 2020, we were committed to purchasing approximately 610,000 MMBtus of natural gas with an average price of $2.17 per MMBtu. Under these arrangements, the Company assumes the risk of a price decrease in the market price of natural gas between the time the price is fixed and the time the natural gas is delivered. The Company accounts for these transactions as normal purchases, and accordingly, does not mark these transactions to market. The natural gas purchases represent approximately 30% of the projected annual plant requirements.

As of June 30, 2020, we were committed to selling approximately 42,000 dry equivalent tons of distillers grains with an average price of $108 per ton. The distillers grains sales represent approximately 19% of the projected annual plant production.

As of June 30, 2020, we were committed to selling approximately 4.9 million pounds of distillers corn oil with an average price of $0.24 per pound.  The distillers corn oil sales represent approximately 22% of the projected annual plant production.

We do not have any firm-priced sales commitments for ethanol as of June 30, 2020.

A sensitivity analysis has been prepared to estimate our exposure to corn, natural gas and ethanol price risk. Market risk related to these factors is estimated as the potential change in income resulting from a hypothetical 10% adverse change in the average cost of our corn and natural gas prices and average ethanol price as of June 30, 2020, net of the forward and future contracts used to hedge our market risk for corn and natural gas usage requirements. The volumes are based on our expected use and sale of these commodities for a one year period from June 30, 2020. The results of this analysis, which may differ from actual results, are as follows:

	Estimated Volume Requirements for the next 12 months (net of forward and futures contracts)	Unit of Measure	Hypothetical Adverse Change in Price		Approximate Adverse Change to Income
Ethanol	92,000,000	Gallons	10	%	$	13,156,000
Corn	28,768,915	Bushels	10	%	$	8,630,674
Natural Gas	1,460,040	MMBTU	10	%	$	237,987

For comparison purposes, our sensitivity analysis for our quarter ended June 30, 2019 is set forth below.

	Estimated Volume Requirements for the next 12 months (net of forward and futures contracts)	Unit of Measure	Hypothetical Adverse Change in Price		Approximate Adverse Change to Income
Ethanol	92,000,000	Gallons	10	%	$	13,064,000
Corn	24,526,548	Bushels	10	%	$	10,227,570
Natural Gas	1,236,578	MMBTU	10	%	$	248,552

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (the principal executive officer), Scott Mundt, along with our Chief Financial Officer (the principal financial officer), Rob Buchholtz, have reviewed and evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2020. Based on this review and evaluation, these officers believe that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that material information related to us is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods required by the forms and rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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For the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2020, there has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II.    OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

From time to time in the ordinary course of business, Dakota Ethanol or Lake Area Corn Processors may be named as a defendant in legal proceedings related to various issues, including, worker's compensation claims, tort claims, or contractual disputes. We are not currently involved in any material legal proceedings, directly or indirectly, and we are not aware of any claims pending or threatened against us or any of the managers that could result in the commencement of material legal proceedings.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

The following risk factors are provided due to material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019. The risk factors set forth below should be read in conjunction with the risk factors section and the Management's Discussion and Analysis section included in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019.

We are subject to global and regional economic downturns and related risks. The level of demand for our products is affected by global and regional demographic and macroeconomic conditions. A significant downturn in global economic growth, or recessionary conditions in major geographic regions for prolonged periods, may lead to reduced demand for our products, which could have a negative effect on the market price of our products in the United States.  For example, in December 2019, a novel strain of coronavirus surfaced in Wuhan, China (“COVID-19”). In just a few months, the spread of COVID-19 has resulted in businesses suspending or terminating global operations and travel, self-imposed or government-mandated quarantines, and an overall slowdown of economic activity in some areas.  Cases have been confirmed worldwide.  To the extent that such economic conditions negatively impact consumer and business confidence, travel and consumption patterns or volumes for our products, our business and results of operations could be significantly and adversely affected.

COVID-19 may negatively impact our ability to operate our business which could decrease or eliminate the value of our units. COVID-19 has resulted in significant uncertainty in many areas of our business.  We do not know how long these conditions will last.  This uncertainty is expected to negatively impact our operations.  We may experience labor shortages if our employees are unable or unwilling to come to work.  In addition, if our suppliers cannot deliver the supplies we need to operate our business, including corn and chemicals for our operations, we may be forced to shutdown operations or reduce production.  In addition, if we are unable to ship our products because of trucking or rail shipping disruptions, it could also result in a forced shutdown or reduction of production.  If we are unable to operate the ethanol plant at capacity, it may result in unfavorable operating results, especially since we will continue to pay our fixed costs of maintaining the facility.  Any shutdown or reduction of production, especially for an extended period of time, could reduce or eliminate the value of our units.

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.

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ITEM 6.     EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

The following exhibits are filed as part of this report.

Exhibit No.	Exhibit
10.1	Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated June 5, 2020*
31.1	Certificate Pursuant to 17 CFR 240.13a-14(a)*
31.2	Certificate Pursuant to 17 CFR 240.13a-14(a)*
32.1	Certificate Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350*
32.2	Certificate Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350*
101	The following financial information from Lake Area Corn Processors, LLC's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, and (iv) the Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.**

* Filed herewith.

** Furnished herewith.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

		LAKE AREA CORN PROCESSORS, LLC
Date:	August 14, 2020	/s/ Scott Mundt
		Scott Mundt
		President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)
Date:	August 14, 2020	/s/ Robbi Buchholtz
		Robbi Buchholtz
		Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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EX-10.1

Form 6342 (10-2015)

THIRD AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT

This Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (“Amendment”) is made and entered intoeffective the 5th day of June, 2020, byand between Dakota Ethanol, L.L.C., a South Dakota limited liability company (“Borrower”) and Farm Credit Services of America, PCA and Farm Credit Services of America, FLCA, (each and collectively “Lender”) to amend and modify the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated February 2, 2018 (hereinafter referred to as the “Credit Agreement”). The Credit Agreement and underlying Loan Documents are modified only to the extent necessary to give effect to the terms of this Amendment, and the remaining terms of said Loan Documents, not otherwise inconsistent herewith, are ratified by the parties. Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein have the respective meanings given to them in the Credit Agreement.

In consideration of the mutual agreements, provisions and covenants herein contained, and furthermore to induce Lender to consider financial accommodations for the Borrower under the terms and provisions of the Credit Agreement, the parties hereby agree as follows:

1. The following Definitions under Article 1 Definitions of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Working Capital” shall mean current assets minus current liabilities (including all advances under Loan Facility A as a current liability). For purpose of determining the current assets, any amount available under Loan Facility B hereto may be included as a current asset. For purposes of determining current liabilities, the current maturities of long-term debt will not be included as a current liability.

2. The following Sections are hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 2.1.1 Loan Facility A (304761-069993). Lender agrees to advance sums to Borrower up to the aggregate amount of $2,000,000.00 (Maximum Principal Balance) until November 1, 2021 (Final Advancement Date). Each Advance made will reduce the funds available for future advances by the amount of the Advance. Repayments of principal will be available for subsequent Advances. The commitment under said Loan will be used by Borrower for financing the operating needs of the companyand Borrower agrees not to request or use such proceeds for any other purpose.

(a)Interest. Borrower hereby promises to pay interest on the principal indebtedness outstanding from time to time on each Advance from and including the date of such Advance and otherwise in accordance with statements issued by Lender. Interest shall be payable on the following dates, provided that interest accruing at the Default Rate, if applicable, shall be payable on demand.

Said interest shall be payable on the 1st day of each month continuing on July 1, 2020 at the following rate.

Interest shall accrue from the date of each Advance at a variable rate per annum equivalent to the One Month LIBOR Rate, plus 3.00%. The interest rate will continue to adjust higher or lower on June 15, 2020, and on the 15th of every month thereafter to reflect any change in the One Month LIBOR Rate and this higher or lower rate will thereafter apply to the outstanding principal indebtedness and remain in effect until a different rate of interest is established. The amount of any subsequent payments will be increased or decreased accordingly to reflect the different rate of interest without in any manner changing the due date of the payments. There is no limitation on the amount of the change in the interest rate.

The One Month LIBOR Rate is the London InterBank Offered Rate based on the LIBOR rate published on the last Business Day of the month in the 'Money Rates' column of the Wall Street Journal, rounded to the nearest 0.05%, defined therein as 'the Intercontinental Exchange Benchmark Administration Ltd. (or any successor administrator) average of interbank offered rates for dollar deposits in the London market.' If this index is no longer available for any reason, is no longer posted through electronic transmission or through a source providing such information, or the Lender determines that the Index is unreliable or no longer adequately covers Lender's costs of making loans using this index, Lender will select a replacement index in its sole discretion which Index may be based upon comparable

information and may include interest rate spread and adjustment thereto or other price adjustments to compensate Lender for costs incurred in making or maintaining the loan.

In the event an Index or reference rate is used to calculate the applicable interest rate, then, in no event shall the Index or reference rate used to determine the applicable interest rate be less than zero percent (0.00%), regardless of the actual published Index or reference rate.

(b)     Principal. Borrower hereby promises to pay principal, plus all accrued interest and any unpaid fees, costs or expenses in full on November 1, 2021 (‘Maturity Date’).

(c)     Facility Fees.

Non-Use Fee. In connection with Loan Facility A, Borrower agrees to pay Lender an additional fee when the outstanding principal balance is less than the Maximum Principal Balance. This fee will be equal to 0.25% per annum, based upon a 360-day year, calculated on the difference between the Maximum Principal Balance and the daily outstanding principal balance. The fee shall be calculated, due and payable quarterly in arrears, continuing through the maturity date.

Section 2.1.2 Loan Facility B (304761-073489-225482). Lender agrees to advance sums to Borrower up to the aggregate amount of $48,000,000.00 (subject to Reducing Commitment terms set forth in 2.1.2 (a)) (“Maximum Principal Balance”) until January 1, 2026 (Final Advancement Date). Repayments of principal will be available for subsequent Advances. The commitment under said Loan will be used by Borrower to finance capital expenditures related to plant expansion of the "as will be built" 90-million gallon per year ethanol plant located near Wentworth, SD to fund investments and to provide working capital. Borrower agrees not to request or use such proceeds for any other purpose.

(a) Reducing Commitment. Commencing on July 1, 2021, the Maximum Principal Balance shall be reduced by $1,750,000.00 on the 1st day of each January and July through and including July 1, 2025, at which time the balance available for subsequent advances shall be $32,250,000.00. The obligation to advance funds may be terminated in Agent’s sole discretion prior to the Final Advancement Date if intervening liens have been filed on any Collateral since the Closing Date. If the outstanding principal balance is at or below the Maximum Principal Balance (taking into consideration any reductions in commitment)(“Applicable Maximum Balance”) up to and including the Final Advancement Date, Borrower will be billed interest only; if the outstanding principal balance exceeds the Applicable Maximum Principal Balance, Borrower will make principal payments in such amount as necessary to reduce principal to the Applicable Maximum Principal Balance available at that time

(b) Interest. Borrower hereby promises to pay interest on the principal indebtedness outstanding from time to time on each Advance from and including the date of such Advance and otherwise in accordance with statements issued by Lender. Interest shall be payable on the following dates, provided that interest accruing at the Default Rate, if applicable, shall be payable on demand. In the event an Index or reference rate is used to calculate the applicable interest rate, then, in no event shall the Index or reference rate used to determine the applicable interest rate be less than zero percent (0.00%), regardless of the actual published Index or reference rate.

Interest shall be payable on the 1st day of each quarter continuing July 1, 2020 at the following rate per annum.

Interest shall accrue from the date of each Advance at a variable rate per annum equivalent to the One Month LIBOR Rate, plus 3.25% until February 1, 2023 when interest shall accrue at a variable rate per annum equivalent to the 30-Day Discount Note Rate plus 3.50%. The One Month LIBOR Rate shall be adjusted higher or lower on June 15, 2020, and on the 15th day of every month thereafter to reflect any change in the One Month LIBOR Rate and the 30-Day Discount Note Rate shall be adjusted higher or lower on the 15th day of every month with any change in this rate. Any higher or lower rate will thereafter apply to the outstanding principal indebtedness and remain in effect until the different rate of interest becomes effective. The amount of any subsequent payments will be increased or decreased accordingly to reflect the different rate of interest without in any manner changing the due date of the payments. There is no limitation on the amount of the change in the interest rate.

The One Month LIBOR Rate is the London InterBank Offered Rate based on the LIBOR Rate published on the last Business Day of the Wall Street Journal, rounded to the nearest 0.05%, defined therein as ‘the Intercontinental Exchange Benchmark Administration Ltd. (or any successor administrator) average of interbank offered rates for dollar deposits in the London market.’ If this index is no longer available for any reason, is no longer posted through electronic transmission or through a source providing such information, or the Lender determines that the Index is

unreliable or no longer adequately covers Lender's costs of making loans using this index, Lender will select a replacement index in its sole discretion which Index may be based upon comparable information and may include interest rate spread and adjustment thereto or other price adjustments to compensate Lender for costs incurred in making or maintaining the loan.

The 30-Day Discount Note Rate is equal to the monthly average of bond-equivalent Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corporation 30-day discount note costs (for market days only) published on the Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corporation’s web site found in the farm credit system, funding cost index, archive section at www.farmcreditfunding.com/ffcb_live/fundingCostIndex.html. The index changes monthly on the first Business Day of the month, using the previous month’s average index. Existing loans tied to the 30-Day Discount Note index reprice on the 15th day of the month, using the previous month’s average index.

In the event an Index or reference rate is used to calculate the applicable interest rate, then, in no event shall the Index or reference rate used to determine the applicable interest rate be less than zero percent (0.00%), regardless of the actual published Index or reference rate.

(c)Principal.Borrower hereby promises to pay principal, plus all accrued interest and any unpaid fees, costs or expenses in full on January 1, 2026 (‘Maturity Date’).

(d) Minimum Balance.If, at any time, the outstanding balance on Loan Facility B is less than $1,000.00 all commitments by Lender to make any additional Advances under all loan facilities in this Agreement shall be terminated without further notice and any Advances thereafter shall only be made at Lender’s sole discretion and subject to such conditions as Lender may require.

(e) Facility Fees.

Non-Use Fee. In connection with Loan Facility B, Borrower agrees to pay Lender an additional fee when the outstanding principal balance is less than the Maximum Principal Balance available. This fee will be equal to 0.50 % per annum, based upon a 360 day year, calculated on the difference between the Maximum Principal Balance and the daily outstanding principal balance. The fee shall be calculated, due and payable quarterly in arrears, continuing through the maturity date.

Administrative Fee. Borrower agrees to pay Lender an annual, non-refundable, non-prorated administrative fee in the amount of $2,500.00 in connection with Loan Facility B due February 1, 2021 and each year thereafter.

Section 2.1.3 Loan Facility C (304761-075422-2706447). Lender previously advanced funds to the Borrower in the amount of $8,000,000.00 (Maximum Principal Balance) which as of the date of the Agreement has an unpaid principal balance of $6,000,000.00. Repayments of principal will not be available for subsequent Advances.

(b) Interest. Borrower hereby promises to pay interest on the principal indebtedness outstanding from time to time on each Advance from and including the date of such Advance and otherwise in accordance with statements issued by Lender. Interest shall be payable on the following dates, provided that interest accruing at the Default Rate, if applicable, shall be payable on demand. In the event an Index or reference rate is used to calculate the applicable interest rate, then, in no event shall the Index or reference rate used to determine the applicable interest rate be less than zero percent (0.00%), regardless of the actual published Index or reference rate.

Interest shall be payable on the 1st day of each month continuing July 1, 2020 at the following rate per annum.

Interest shall accrue from the date of each Advance at a variable rate per annum equivalent to the One Month LIBOR Rate, plus 3.25% until February 1, 2023 when interest shall accrue at a variable rate per annum equivalent to the 30-Day Discount Note Rate plus 3.50%. The One Month LIBOR Rate shall be adjusted higher or lower on June 15, 2020, and on the 15th day of every month thereafter to reflect any change in the One Month LIBOR Rate and the 30-Day Discount Note Rate shall be adjusted higher or lower on the 15th day of every month with any change in this rate. Any higher or lower rate will thereafter apply to the outstanding principal indebtedness and remain in effect until the different rate of interest becomes effective. The amount of any subsequent payments will be increased or decreased accordingly to reflect the different rate of interest without in any manner changing the due date of the payments. There is no limitation on the amount of the change in the interest rate.

The One Month LIBOR Rate is the London InterBank Offered Rate based on the One Month LIBOR Rate published on the last Business Day of the Wall Street Journal, rounded to the nearest 0.05%, defined therein as ‘the Intercontinental Exchange Benchmark Administration Ltd. (or any successor administrator) average of interbank offered rates for dollar deposits in the London market.’ If this index is no longer available for any reason, is no longer posted through electronic transmission or through a source providing such information, or the Lender determines that the Index is unreliable or no longer adequately covers Lender's costs of making loans using this index, Lender will select a replacement index in its sole discretion which Index may be based upon comparable information and may include interest rate spread and adjustment thereto or other price adjustments to compensate Lender for costs incurred in making or maintaining the loan.

The 30-Day Discount Note Rate is equal to the monthly average of bond-equivalent Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corporation 30-day discount note costs (for market days only) published on the Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corporation’s web site found in the farm credit system, funding cost index, archive section at www.farmcreditfunding.com/ffcb_live/fundingCostIndex.html. The index changes monthly on the first Business Day of the month, using the previous month’s average index. Existing loans tied to the 30-Day Discount Note index reprice on the 15th day of the month, using the previous month’s average index.

In the event an Index or reference rate is used to calculate the applicable interest rate, then, in no event shall the Index or reference rate used to determine the applicable interest rate be less than zero percent (0.00%), regardless of the actual published Index or reference rate.

(c) Principal. Borrower hereby promises to pay installment(s) of equal principal payments of $1,000,000.00 plus accrued interest commencing August 1, 2021 and continuing annually thereafter on the 1st day of August, up to and including August 1, 2025, when the entire unpaid principal, plus all accrued interest and any unpaid fees, costs or expense shall be due and payable in full.

Section 6.12.1 Working Capital. Borrower agrees to maintain minimum Working Capital of not less than $11,000,000.00 measured monthly.

Section 6.12.2 Debt Service Coverage Ratio. Borrower agrees to maintain a Debt Service Coverage Ratio of 1.25:1.00, measured at fiscal year-end. “Debt Service Coverage Ratio” calculated as (net profit plus depreciation and amortization, minus gain (loss) on sale of fixed assets) divided by $4,500,000.00. Debt Service Coverage Ratio will be measured beginning fiscal year 2021.

Section 6.12.3 Local Net Worth. Borrower agrees to maintain minimum Local net Worth of not less than $18,000,000.00, measured monthly. “Local Net Worth” is defined as Total Assets minus Total Liabilities minus Investments.

Section 7.13 Distribution and Withdrawals.Borrower will not distribute any profits, make any loans, declare or pay any dividends, distribute earnings, allow any draws, or make other distributions to its shareholders or equity holders of Borrower or apply any assets to the redemption, retirement, purchase or other acquisition of any such equity interests without the consent of lender.

Borrower hereby represents and warrants to the Lender that, after giving effect to this Amendment, (i) no Default or Event of Default exists under the Credit Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents and (ii) the representations and warranties set forth in the Credit Agreement are true and correct in all material respects as of the date hereof (except for those which expressly relate to an earlier date).

Borrower hereby ratifies the Credit Agreement as amended and acknowledges and reaffirms (i) that it is bound by all terms of the Credit Agreement applicable to it and (ii) that it is responsible for the observance and full performance of its respective obligations.

Borrower hereby certifies that the person(s) executing this Amendment on behalf of Borrower is/are duly authorized to execute such document on behalf of Borrower and that there have been no changes in the name, ownership, control, organizational documents, or legal status of the Borrower since the last application, loan, or loan servicing action; that all resolutions, powers and authorities remain in full force and effect, and that the information provided by Borrower is and remains true and correct.

This Amendment may be executed by the parties hereto in several counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same agreement. Delivery of executed counterparts of this Amendment by telecopy shall be effective as an original and shall constitute a representation that an original shall be delivered.

THIS AMENDMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE A CONTRACT MADE UNDER AND GOVERNED BY THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEBRASKA.A CREDIT AGREEMENT MUST BE IN WRITING TO BE ENFORCEABLE UNDER NEBRASKA LAW. TO PROTECT YOU AND US FROM ANY MISUNDERSTANDINGS OR DISAPPOINTMENTS, ANY CONTRACT, PROMISE, UNDERTAKING OR OFFER TO FOREBEAR REPAYMENT OF MONEY OR TO MAKE ANY OTHER FINANCIAL ACCOMMODATION IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AMENDMENT MUST BE IN WRITING TO BE EFFECTIVE.

This Amendment shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hand effective the day and year first above written.

BORROWER:

Dakota Ethanol, L.L.C.,

a South Dakota limited liability company

By:/s/ Scott Mundt

Scott Mundt, Chief Executive Officer

Address for Notice: P.O. Box 100, Wentworth, SD 57075

LENDER:

Farm Credit Services of America, PCA and

Farm Credit Services of America, FLCA

By: /s/ Brian Frevert

Name:      Brian Frevert            

Title:      Vice President            

Address for Notice: 5015 S. 118^th Street, PO Box 2409, Omaha, NE 68103

EX-31.1

CERTIFICATION

I, Scott Mundt, certify that:

1.    I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Lake Area Corn Processors, LLC;

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(s) 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 Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-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; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) 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 information; 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:	August 14, 2020	/s/ Scott Mundt
		Scott Mundt, Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

CERTIFICATION

I, Robbi Buchholtz, certify that:

1.    I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Lake Area Corn Processors, LLC;

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(s) 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 Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-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; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) 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 information; 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:	August 14, 2020	/s/ Robbi Buchholtz
		Robbi Buchholtz, Chief Financial Officer

EX-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 this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Lake Area Corn Processors, LLC (the “Company”) for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2020, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Scott Mundt, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Dated:	August 14, 2020	/s/ Scott Mundt
		Scott Mundt,
		Chief Executive Officer

EX-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 this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Lake Area Corn Processors, LLC (the “Company”) for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2020, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Robbi Buchholtz, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Dated:	August 14, 2020	/s/ Robbi Buchholtz
		Robbi Buchholtz,
		Chief Financial Officer

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	Jun. 30, 2020	Aug. 14, 2020
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
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Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
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Entity Address, City or Town	Wentworth
Entity Address, State or Province	SD
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	57075
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Entity Tax Identification Number	46-0460790
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Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 2,822,648	$ 12,823,653
Accounts receivable	7,926,635	1,576,093
Inventory	7,702,565	10,543,422
Derivative financial instruments	589,619	505,025
Prepaid expenses	346,530	479,422
Total current assets	19,387,997	25,927,615
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Land	874,473	874,473
Land improvements	8,631,224	8,631,224
Buildings	9,316,576	9,316,576
Equipment	95,635,121	95,395,121
Construction in progress	179,037	150,925
Gross Property and Equipment	114,636,431	114,368,319
Less accumulated depreciation	(50,520,937)	(47,660,838)
Net property and equipment	64,115,494	66,707,481
OTHER ASSETS
Goodwill	10,395,766	10,395,766
Investments	15,292,998	16,682,169
Other	89,291	97,287
Total other assets	25,778,055	27,175,222
TOTAL ASSETS	109,281,546	119,810,318
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Outstanding checks in excess of bank balance	2,063,243	1,155,264
Accounts payable	4,367,796	13,812,388
Accrued liabilities	918,946	933,668
Derivative financial instruments	214,931	698,850
Current maturities of notes payable	186	1,000,000
Other	4,000	4,000
Total current liabilities	7,569,102	17,604,170
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
Notes payable	43,761,172	37,989,208
Other	0	4,000
Total long-term liabilities	43,761,172	37,993,208
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' EQUITY	$ 109,281,546	$ 119,810,318

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - shares	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Members' equity outstanding (units)	29,620,000	29,620,000
Members' equity issued (units)	29,620,000	29,620,000

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Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Income Statement [Abstract]
REVENUES	$ 25,424,832	$ 26,096,989	$ 57,881,070	$ 47,710,287
COSTS OF REVENUES	19,812,907	24,798,025	60,118,787	43,961,060
GROSS PROFIT	5,611,925	1,298,964	(2,237,717)	3,749,227
OPERATING EXPENSES	945,709	926,379	2,285,547	1,935,707
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS	4,666,216	372,585	(4,523,264)	1,813,520
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
Interest and other income	31,660	15,657	346,030	151,064
Equity in net income (loss) of investments	(66,498)	(290,515)	(1,225,802)	(76,653)
Interest expense	(418,003)	(290,624)	(858,632)	(290,624)
Total other income (expense)	(452,841)	(565,482)	(1,738,404)	(216,213)
NET INCOME (LOSS)	$ 4,213,375	$ (192,897)	$ (6,261,668)	$ 1,597,307
BASIC AND DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS) PER UNIT (in dollars per unit)	$ 0.14	$ (0.01)	$ (0.21)	$ 0.05
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF UNITS OUTSTANDING FOR THE CALCULATION OF BASIC & DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS) PER UNIT (units)	29,620,000	29,620,000	29,620,000	29,620,000
DISTRIBUTIONS DECLARED PER UNIT (in dollars per unit)	$ 0.00	$ 0.00	$ 0.00	$ 0.00

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Members' Equity (Unaudited)	USD ($)
Balance at the beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2018	$ 68,037,124
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net Income	1,790,204
Balance at the end of period at Mar. 31, 2019	69,827,328
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net Income	(192,897)
Balance at the end of period at Jun. 30, 2019	69,634,431
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Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net Income	(10,475,043)
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Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net Income	4,213,375
Balance at the end of period at Jun. 30, 2020	$ 57,951,272

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$ (6,261,668)	$ 1,597,307
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation and amortization	2,869,845	2,097,814
Distributions in excess of earnings from investments	1,389,172	167,968
(Increase) decrease in
Accounts receivable	(6,350,541)	(2,086,458)
Inventory	2,840,857	(3,249,448)
Prepaid expenses	132,892	97,054
Increase (Decrease) in Derivative Assets and Liabilities	(568,514)	(625,568)
Accounts payable	(9,447,821)	1,143,247
Accrued and other liabilities	(18,722)	89,957
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES	(15,414,500)	(768,127)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of property and equipment	(264,884)	(7,634,093)
Purchase of investments	0	(633,924)
NET CASH (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES	(264,884)	(8,268,017)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Increase (decrease) in outstanding checks in excess of bank balance	907,979	2,129,846
Borrowings on notes payable	43,770,400	26,500,000
Principal payments on notes payable	(39,000,000)	(15,100,000)
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES	5,678,379	13,529,846
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD	2,822,648	6,191,639
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD	12,823,653	1,697,937
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
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Capital expenditures in accounts payable	$ 3,229	$ 947,996

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Capitalized interest	$ 128	$ 307,885

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Nature of Operations

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Nature of Operations [Abstract]

Nature of Operations

NATURE OF OPERATIONS

Principal Business Activity

Lake Area Corn Processors, LLC and subsidiary (the "Company") is a South Dakota limited liability company.

The Company owns and manages Dakota Ethanol, LLC ("Dakota Ethanol"), a 90 million-gallon (annual nameplate capacity) ethanol plant, located near Wentworth, South Dakota. Dakota Ethanol sells ethanol and related products to customers located in North America.

In addition, the Company has investment interests in five companies in related industries. See note 4 for further details.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The unaudited financial statements contained herein have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America although the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information not misleading.

In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included in the accompanying financial statements. All adjustments are of a normal and recurring nature. The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for a full year.

These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes included in the Company’s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019, contained in the annual report on Form 10-K for 2019.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements of the Company include the accounts of its wholly owned subsidiary, Dakota Ethanol. All significant inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Revenue Recognition

The Company has adopted the guidance of ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). Topic 606 requires the Company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance requires the Company to apply the following steps: (1) identify the contract with a customer; (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (5) recognize revenue when, or as, the Company satisfies a performance obligation. The Company generally recognizes revenue at a point in time. The Company’s contracts with customers have one performance obligation and a contract duration of one year or less.

The following is a description of principal activities from which we generate revenue. Revenues from contracts with customers are recognized when control of the promised goods or services are transferred to our customers in an amount that reflects the consideration that we expect to receive in exchange for those goods or services. Generally, ethanol and related products are shipped FOB shipping point and the control of the goods transfers to customers when the goods are loaded into trucks or rail cars are released to the railroad. Consideration is based on predetermined contractual prices or on current market prices.

• sales of ethanol

• sales of distillers grains

• sales of distillers corn oil

Disaggregation of revenue:

All revenue recognized in the income statement is considered to be revenue from contracts with customers. The following table depicts the disaggregation of revenue according to product line:

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Revenues ethanol	$	20,304,373	$	20,673,752	$	43,486,152	$	37,009,577
Revenues distillers grains	4,010,385		4,420,567		11,735,394		8,904,917
Revenues distillers corn oil	1,110,074		1,002,670		2,659,524		1,795,793
	$	25,424,832	$	26,096,989	$	57,881,070	$	47,710,287

Contract assets and contract liabilities:

The Company has no significant contract assets or contract liabilities from contracts with customers.

The Company receives payments from customers based upon contractual billing schedules; accounts receivable are recorded when the right to consideration becomes unconditional. Contract liabilities include payments received in advance of performance under the contract, and are realized with the associated revenue recognized under the contract.

Shipping costs

Shipping costs incurred by the Company in the sale of ethanol, dried distiller's grains and corn oil are not specifically identifiable and as a result, revenue from the sale of those products is recorded based on the net selling price reported to the Company from the marketer.

When the Company performs shipping and handling activities after the transfer of control to the customers (e.g., when control transfers prior to delivery), they are considered fulfillment activities, and accordingly, the costs are accrued for when the related revenue is recognized.

Operating Segment

The Company uses the "management approach" for reporting information about segments in annual and interim financial statements. The management approach is based on the way the chief operating decision-maker organizes segments within a company for making operating decisions and assessing performance. Reportable segments are based on products and services, geography, legal structure, management structure and any other manner in which management disaggregates a company. Based on the "management approach" model, the Company has determined that its business is comprised of a single operating segment.

Costs of Revenues

The primary components of costs of revenues from the production of ethanol and related co-product are corn, energy (natural gas and electricity), raw materials (chemicals and denaturant), and direct labor costs.

Shipping costs on modified and wet distiller's grains are included in costs of revenues.

Inventory Valuation

Inventories are generally valued using methods which approximate the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or net realizable value. In the valuation of inventories and purchase commitments, net realizable value is based on estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal and transportation.

Receivables and Credit Policies

Accounts receivable are uncollateralized customer obligations due under normal trade terms requiring payment within fifteen days from the invoice date. Unpaid accounts receivable with invoice dates over thirty days old bear interest at 1.5% per month. Accounts receivable are stated at the amount billed to the customer. Payments of accounts receivable are allocated to the specific invoices identified on the customer’s remittance advice or, if unspecified, are applied to the earliest unpaid invoices.

The carrying amount of trade receivables is reduced by a valuation allowance that reflects management’s best estimate of the amounts that will not be collected. Management regularly reviews trade receivable balances and based on an assessment of current creditworthiness, estimates the portion, if any, of the balance that will not be collected. The valuation allowance was zero as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

Investment in commodities contracts, derivative instruments and hedging activities

The Company is exposed to certain risks related to its ongoing business operations.  The primary risks that the Company manages by using forward or derivative instruments are price risks on anticipated purchases of corn and natural gas and the sale of ethanol, distillers grains and distillers corn oil.

The Company is subject to market risk with respect to the price and availability of corn, the principal raw material the Company uses to produce ethanol and ethanol by-products.  In general, rising corn prices result in lower profit margins and, therefore, represent unfavorable market conditions.  This is especially true when market conditions do not allow us to pass along increased corn costs to our customers.  The availability and price of corn is subject to wide fluctuations due to unpredictable factors such as weather conditions, farmer planting decisions, governmental policies with respect to agriculture and international trade and global demand and supply.

Certain contracts that literally meet the definition of a derivative may be exempted from derivative accounting as normal purchases or normal sales.  Normal purchases and normal sales are contracts that provide for the purchase or sale of something other than a financial instrument or derivative instrument that will be delivered in quantities expected to be used or sold over a reasonable period in the normal course of business.  Contracts that meet the requirements of normal purchases or sales are documented as normal and exempted from the accounting and reporting requirements of derivative accounting.

The Company does not apply the normal purchase and sales exemption for forward corn purchase contracts. As of June 30, 2020, the Company is committed to purchasing approximately 2.2 million bushels of corn on a forward contract basis with an average price of $2.99 per bushel. The total corn purchase contracts represent 7% of the annual projected plant corn usage.

The Company enters into firm-price purchase commitments with natural gas suppliers under which the Company agrees to buy natural gas at a price set in advance of the actual delivery.  Under these arrangements, the Company assumes the risk of a price decrease in the market price of natural gas between the time the price is fixed and the time the natural gas is delivered.  At June 30, 2020, the Company is committed to purchasing approximately 610,000 MMBtus of natural gas with an average price of $2.17 per MMBtu.  The Company accounts for these transactions as normal purchases, and accordingly, does not mark these transactions to market. The natural gas purchase contracts represent 30% of the annual plant requirements.

The Company enters into firm-price sales commitments with distillers grains customers under which the Company agrees to sell distillers grains at a price set in advance of the actual delivery.  Under these arrangements, the Company assumes the risk of a price increase in the market price of distillers grain between the time the price is fixed and the time the distillers grains are delivered.  At June 30, 2020, the Company is committed to selling approximately 42,000 dry equivalent tons of distillers grains with an average price of $108 per ton.  The Company accounts for these transactions as normal sales, and accordingly, does not mark these transactions to market. The distillers grains sales represent approximately 19% of the projected annual plant production.

The Company enters into firm-price sales commitments with distillers corn oil customers under which the Company agrees to sell distillers corn oil at a price set in advance of the actual delivery.  Under these arrangements, the Company assumes the risk of a price increase in the market price of distillers corn oil between the time the price is fixed and the time the distillers corn oil is delivered.  At June 30, 2020, the Company is committed to selling approximately 4.9 million pounds of distillers corn oil with an average price of $0.24 per pound.  The Company accounts for these transactions as normal sales, and accordingly, does not mark these transactions to market. The distillers corn oil sales represent approximately 22% of the projected annual plant production.

The Company does not have any firm-priced sales commitments for ethanol as of June 30, 2020.

The Company enters into short-term forward, option and futures contracts for ethanol, corn and natural gas as a means of managing exposure to changes in commodity and energy prices. All of the Company's derivatives are designated as non-hedge derivatives, and accordingly are recorded at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income. Although the contracts are considered economic hedges of specified risks, they are not designated as and accounted for as hedging instruments.

As part of our trading activity, the Company uses futures and option contracts offered through regulated commodity exchanges to reduce risk of loss in the market value of inventories and purchase commitments. To reduce that risk, the Company generally takes positions using forward and futures contracts and options.

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were as follows:

	Balance Sheet Classification	June 30, 2020			December 31, 2019*
Forward contracts in gain position		$	109,237		$	160,687
Futures contracts in gain position		79,825			33,338
Futures contracts in loss position		(150,400		)	(1,500		)
Total		38,662			192,525
Cash held by broker		550,957			312,500
	Current Assets	$	589,619		$	505,025
Forward contracts in loss position	(Current Liabilities)	$	(214,931	)	$	(698,850	)

*Derived from audited financial statements

Futures contracts and cash held by broker are all with one party and the right of offset exists. Therefore, on the balance sheet, these items are netted in one balance regardless of position.

Forward contracts are with multiple parties and the right of offset does not exist. Therefore, these contracts are reported at the gross amounts on the balance sheet.

Gains and losses related to derivative contracts related to corn are included as a component of costs of revenues.

	Statement of Operations	Three Months Ended June 30,
	Classification	2020			2019
Net realized and unrealized gains related to purchase contracts:
Futures contracts	Cost of Revenues	$	333,387		$	513,695
Forward contracts	Cost of Revenues	742,543			597,923
	Statement of Operations	Six Months Ended June 30,
	Classification	2020			2019
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) related to purchase contracts:
Futures contracts	Cost of Revenues	$	1,436,264		$	674,581
Forward contracts	Cost of Revenues	(2,370,490		)	478,549

Investments

The Company has investment interests in five companies in related industries. All of these interests are at ownership shares less than 20%. These investments are all flow-through entities. Per ASC 323-30-S99-1, they are being accounted for by the equity method of accounting under which the Company’s share of net income is recognized as income in the Company’s statements of operations and added to the investment account.  Distributions or dividends received from the investments are treated as a reduction of the investment account. The Company consistently follows the practice of recognizing the net income based on the most recent reliable data.

Goodwill

Annually, as well as when an event triggering impairment may have occurred, the Company performs an impairment test on goodwill which compares the fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying amount. An impairment charge is recognized, if necessary, for the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value up to the amount of the goodwill attributed to the reporting unit. The Company performs the annual analysis as of December 31 of each fiscal year. A triggering event was determined to have occurred during the first quarter of 2020 and an impairment test was performed as of March 31, 2020. The Company determined there was no impairment.

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 amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates include the fair value of derivative financial instruments, lower of cost or net realizable value accounting for inventory and forward purchase contracts and goodwill impairment evaluation.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In January 2017, FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04, "Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350)" (ASU 2017-04). ASU 2017-04 simplifies the test for goodwill impairment. It eliminates the two-step process of assessing goodwill impairment and replaces it with one step which compares the fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying amount. An impairment charge is recognized for the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value up to the amount of the goodwill attributed to the reporting unit. ASU 2017-04 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and for interim periods within that fiscal year. Dakota Ethanol found it preferable to adopt ASU 2017-04 because the benefits of this standard to users of the financial statements will outweigh the costs of following the pre-existing guidance. The standard has not had a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In August 2018, FASB issued ASU No. 2018-13, "Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement" (ASU 2018-13). ASU 2018-13 improves the effectiveness of the fair value disclosures in the financial statements. It adds, removes and modifies various disclosure requirements relating to the fair value hierarchy. ASU 2018-13 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and for interim periods within that fiscal year. The standard has not had a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

Risks and Uncertainties

The Company has certain risks and uncertainties that it will experience during volatile market conditions, which can have a severe impact on operations. The Company's revenues are derived from the sale and distribution of ethanol and distiller grains to customers primarily located in the United States. Corn for the production process is supplied to the plant primarily from local agricultural producers and from purchases on the open market. For the three months ended June 30, 2020, ethanol sales averaged approximately 80% of total revenues, while approximately 16% of revenues were generated from the sale of distiller grains and 4% of revenues were generated from the sale of corn oil. For the six months ended June 30, 2020, ethanol sales averaged approximately 75% of total revenues, while approximately 20% of revenues were generated from the sale of distiller grains and 5% of revenues were generated from the sale of corn oil.

The Company's operating and financial performance is largely driven by the prices at which it sells ethanol and the net expense of corn. The price of ethanol is influenced by factors such as supply and demand, weather, government policies and programs, and unleaded gasoline and the petroleum markets. Excess ethanol supply in the market, in particular, puts downward pressure on the price of ethanol. The Company's largest cost of production is corn. The cost of corn is generally impacted by factors such as supply and demand, weather, and government policies and programs. The Company's risk management program is used to protect against the price volatility of these commodities.

On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) a “Public Health Emergency of International Concern” and on March 11, 2020, declared COVID-19 a pandemic. The impact of COVID-19 has negatively impacted the Company’s operations, suppliers or other vendors, and customer base. Gasoline demand has been reduced in the United States which has forced the Company to reduce ethanol production accordingly. Any quarantines, labor shortages or other disruptions to the Company’s operations, or those of their customers, may adversely impact the Company’s revenues, ability to provide its services and operating results. In addition, a significant outbreak of epidemic, pandemic or contagious diseases in the human population could result in a widespread health crisis that could adversely affect the economies and financial markets of many countries, including the geographical area in which the Company operates, resulting in an economic downturn that could affect demand for its goods and services. The extent to which the coronavirus impacts the Company’s long-term results will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including new information which may emerge concerning the severity of the coronavirus and actions taken to contain the coronavirus or its impact, among others.

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Inventory

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Inventory

INVENTORY

Inventory consisted of the following as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019*
Raw materials	$	4,339,694	$	4,968,731
Finished goods	1,428,629		3,505,224
Work in process	817,094		952,319
Parts inventory	1,117,148		1,117,148
	$	7,702,565	$	10,543,422

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company recorded a lower of cost or net realizable value write-down on corn inventory of approximately $0 and $424,000, ethanol inventory of approximately $0 and $167,000, distillers grains inventory of approximately $0 and $72,000, and corn oil inventory of approximately $0 and $0, respectively.

*Derived from audited financial statements.

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Investments

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Investments [Abstract]

Investments

INVESTMENTS

Dakota Ethanol has a 5% investment interest in the Company’s ethanol marketer, Renewable Products Marketing Group, LLC (RPMG).  The net income which is reported in the Company’s income statement for RPMG is based on RPMG’s March 31, 2020 unaudited interim results. The carrying amount of the Company’s investment was approximately $1,244,000 and $1,295,000 as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

Dakota Ethanol has a 10% investment interest in Lawrenceville Tanks, LLC (LT), a partnership to operate an ethanol storage terminal in Georgia.  The net income which is reported in the Company’s income statement for LT is based on LT’s June 30, 2020 unaudited interim results. The carrying amount of the Company’s investment was approximately $248,000 and $251,000 as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

Lake Area Corn Processors has a 10% investment interest in Guardian Hankinson, LLC (GH), a partnership to operate an ethanol plant in North Dakota.  The net income which is reported in the Company’s income statement for GH is based on GH’s June 30, 2020 unaudited interim results. The carrying amount of the Company’s investment was approximately $4,259,000 and $4,991,000 as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

Lake Area Corn Processors has a 17% investment interest in Guardian Energy Management, LLC (GEM), a partnership to provide management services to ethanol plants.  The net income which is reported in the Company’s income statement for GEM is based on GEM’s June 30, 2020 unaudited interim results. The carrying amount of the Company’s investment was approximately $53,000 as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

Lake Area Corn Processors has an 11% investment interest in Ring-neck Energy and Feeds, LLC (REF), a partnership to operate an ethanol plant in South Dakota.  The net income which is reported in the Company’s income statement for REF is based on REF’s June 30, 2020 unaudited interim results. The carrying amount of the Company’s investment was approximately $9,490,000 and $10,093,000 as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. REF commenced operations during the second quarter of 2019. Prior to then, the ethanol plant was under construction. The carrying amount of the investment exceeds the underlying equity in net assets by approximately $1,086,000. The excess is comprised of a basis adjustment of approximately $446,000 and capitalized interest of $640,000. The excess is amortized over 20 years from May 2019, the time the plant became operational. The amortization is recorded in equity in net income of investments. Amortization was $28,831 and $3,946 for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

Condensed, combined unaudited financial information of the Company’s investments in RPMG, LT, GH, GEM and REF are as follows:

Balance Sheet	June 30, 2020			December 31, 2019
Current Assets	$	134,854,074		$	219,618,012
Other Assets	214,571,494			226,475,383
Current Liabilities	123,263,835			187,381,453
Long-term Liabilities	76,889,035			95,219,540
Members' Equity	149,272,698			163,492,402
	Three Months Ended
Income Statement	June 30, 2020			June 30, 2019
Revenue	$	49,534,870		$	75,598,119
Gross Profit	7,273,860			2,771,334
Net (Loss)	(354,889		)	(3,358,215		)
	Six Months Ended
Income Statement	June 30, 2020			June 30, 2019
Revenue	$	142,162,849		$	136,241,079
Gross Profit	2,323,164			8,829,314
Net (Loss)	(11,473,373		)	(347,474		)

The Company recorded equity in net (loss) of approximately $(66,000) and $(1,226,000) from our investments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively.

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Revolving Operating Note

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Short Term Note Payable [Abstract]

Revolving Operating Note

REVOLVING OPERATING NOTE

On February 6, 2018, Dakota Ethanol executed a revolving promissory note with Farm Credit Services of America (FCSA) in the amount up to $10,000,000 or the amount available in accordance with the borrowing base calculation, whichever is less. Dakota Ethanol amended the note agreement with FCSA in June of 2020. Under the amendment, the available credit under the revolving operating note was reduced to $2,000,000. Interest on the outstanding principal balance will accrue at 300 basis points above the one-month LIBOR rate and is not subject to a floor. The rate was 3.20% at June 30, 2020. There is a non-use fee of 0.25% on the unused portion of the $2,000,000 availability. The note is collateralized by substantially all assets of the Company. The note expires on November 1, 2021. On June 30, 2020, Dakota Ethanol had no balance outstanding and approximately $2,000,000 available to be drawn on the revolving promissory note under the borrowing base.

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Long-Term Notes Payable

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Long Term Note Payable [Abstract]

Long-Term Notes Payable

LONG-TERM NOTES PAYABLE

On August 1, 2017, Dakota Ethanol executed a term note from FCSA in the amount of $8,000,000. Dakota Ethanol agreed to make monthly interest payments starting September 1, 2017 and annual principal payments of $1,000,000 starting on August 1, 2018. The payment on August 1, 2020 is no longer due after the note was amended with FCSA and is now due on August 1, 2025. The notes matures on August 1, 2025. Interest on the outstanding principal balance will accrue at 325 basis points above the one-month LIBOR rate until February 1, 2023 and increases to 350 basis points thereafter until maturity. The interest rate is not subject to a floor. The rate was 3.45% at June 30, 2020. On June 30, 2020, Dakota Ethanol had $6,000,000 outstanding on the note.

On February 6, 2018, Dakota Ethanol executed a reducing revolving promissory note from FCSA in the amount up to $40,000,000 or the amount available in accordance with the borrowing availability under the credit agreement. Dakota Ethanol amended the note agreement with FCSA in June of 2020. Under the amendment, the available credit on the reducing revolving note was increased to $48,000,000. The amount Dakota Ethanol can borrow on the note decreases by $1,750,000 semi-annually starting on July 1, 2021 until the maximum balance reaches $32,250,000 on July 1, 2025. The note matures on January 1, 2026. Interest on the outstanding principal balance will accrue at 325 basis points above the one-month LIBOR rate until February 1, 2023 and the basis increases to 350 points thereafter until maturity. The interest rate is not subject to a floor. The rate was 3.45% at June 30, 2020. The note contains a non-use fee of 0.50% on the unused portion of the note. On June 30, 2020, Dakota Ethanol had $37,000,000 outstanding and $11,000,000 available to be drawn on the note.

As part of the note payable agreement, Dakota Ethanol is subject to certain restrictive covenants establishing financial reporting requirements, distribution and capital expenditure limits, minimum debt service coverage ratios, net worth and working capital requirements. The note is collateralized by substantially all assets of the Company. The note payable agreement was amended in June 2020 with modifications to the requirements. The working capital covenant was reduced to $11,000,000 and the net worth covenant was reduced to $18,000,000. The next measurement date for the debt service coverage ratio was deferred until December 31, 2021. Management's current financial projections indicate that we will be in compliance with our revised financial covenants for the next 12 months and we expect to remain in compliance thereafter.

The Company entered into a loan agreement with the Small Business Association through First State Bank, Gothenburg, NE on April 4, 2020 for $760,400 as part of the Paycheck Protection Program under Division A, Title I of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The loan matures in April 2022 and has an interest rate of 1%. Proceeds of the loan are restricted for use towards payroll costs and other allowable uses such as covered utilities for incurred before December 31, 2020 under the Paycheck Protection Program Rules. Provisions of the agreement allow for a portion of the loan to be forgiven if certain qualifications are met. The Company anticipates applying for forgiveness of this loan . The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, which was put into effect on June 5, 2020, may effect the terms of our loan.

The Company also received an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) in the amount of $10,000 in June 2020. Repayment of the loan will begin in June 2021 and has a 30 year term at 3.75% interest.

The balances of the notes payable are as follows. The balances reflect the updated agreement:

	June 30, 2020			December 31, 2019*
Notes Payable - FCSA	43,000,000			39,000,000
Notes Payable - Other	770,400			—
Less unamortized debt issuance costs	(9,042		)	(10,792		)
	43,761,358			38,989,208
Less current portion	(186		)	(1,000,000		)
	$	43,761,172		$	37,989,208
*Derived from audited financial statements

Principal maturities for the next five years are estimated as follows.

Years Ending June 30,	Principal
2021	$	186
2022	1,760,593
2023	1,000,200
2024	1,000,208
2025	4,000,215
thereafter	36,008,998

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Fair Value Measurements

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The Company complies with the fair value measurements and disclosures standard which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure for those assets and liabilities carried on the balance sheet on a fair value basis.

The Company’s balance sheet contains derivative financial instruments that are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value measurements and disclosures require that assets and liabilities carried at fair value be classified and disclosed according to the process for determining fair value. There are three levels of determining fair value.

Level 1 uses quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 uses observable market based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data.

Level 3 uses unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data.

A description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy, is set forth below.

Derivative financial instruments. Commodity futures contracts are reported at fair value utilizing Level 1 inputs. For these contracts, the Company obtains fair value measurements from an independent pricing service. The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes and live trading levels from the CBOT and NYMEX markets. Over-the-counter commodity options contracts are reported at fair value utilizing Level 2 inputs. For these contracts, the Company obtains fair value measurements from an independent pricing service. The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes and live trading levels from the over-the-counter markets. Forward purchase contracts are reported at fair value utilizing Level 2 inputs. For these contracts, the Company obtains fair value measurements from local grain terminal bid values. The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include live trading bids from local elevators and processing plants which are based off the CBOT markets.

The following table summarizes financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value:

	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
June 30, 2020
Assets:
Derivative financial instruments,
futures contracts	$	79,825	$	79,825	$	—	$	—
forward contracts	$	109,237	$	—	$	109,237	$	—
Liabilities:
Derivative financial instruments,
futures contracts	$	150,400	$	150,400	$	—	$	—
forward contracts	$	214,931	$	—	$	214,931	$	—
December 31, 2019*
Assets:
Derivative financial instruments,
futures contracts	$	33,338	$	33,338	$	—	$	—
forward contracts	$	160,687	$	—	$	160,687	$	—
Liabilities:
Derivative financial instruments,
futures contracts	$	1,500	$	1,500	$	—	$	—
forward contracts	$	698,850	$	—	$	698,850	$	—

*Derived from audited financial statements.

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, the Company did not make any changes between Level 1 and Level 2 assets and liabilities. As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company did not have any Level 3 assets or liabilities.

Certain financial assets and financial liabilities are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis; that is, the instruments are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances (for example, when there is evidence of impairment). Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis were not significant at June 30, 2020.

Disclosure requirements for fair value of financial instruments require disclosure of the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities, including those financial assets and financial liabilities that are not measured and reported at fair value on a recurring basis or nonrecurring basis. The methodologies for estimating the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis are discussed above.

The Company believes the carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents (level 1), accounts receivable (level 2), other receivables (level 2), accounts payable and accruals (level 2) and short-term debt (level 3) approximates fair value.

The carrying amount of long-term obligations (level 3) at June 30, 2020 of $43,770,400 had an estimated fair value of approximately $43,770,400 based on estimated interest rates for comparable debt. The carrying amount of long-term obligations at December 31, 2019 of $39,000,000 had an estimated fair value of approximately $39,000,000.

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Related Party Transactions

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Related Party Transactions [Abstract]

Related Party Transactions

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Dakota Ethanol has a 5% interest in RPMG, and Dakota Ethanol has entered into marketing agreements for the exclusive rights to market, sell and distribute the entire ethanol, dried distiller's grains and corn oil inventories produced by Dakota Ethanol.  The marketing fees are included in net revenues. The Company also purchases denaturant from RPMG.

Revenues and marketing fees related to the agreements as well as denaturant purchases are as follows:

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Revenues ethanol	$	20,324,281	$	20,723,838	$	43,565,787	$	37,103,781
Revenues distillers dried grains	1,140,435		849,741		3,678,750		1,175,323
Revenues corn oil	1,114,584		1,010,829		2,677,418		1,810,516
Marketing fees ethanol	19,909		60,960		79,636		121,920
Marketing fees distillers dried grains	6,078		6,763		23,919		8,940
Marketing fees corn oil	4,510		8,143		17,894		14,577
Denaturant purchases	123,329		205,034		691,893		336,084
	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019*
Amounts due from RPMG	$	7,417,432	$	891,227
Amounts due to RPMG	$	40,656	$	46,234

*Derived from audited financial statements.

The Company purchased corn and services from members of its Board of Managers that farm and operate local businesses. Purchases during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 totaled approximately $355,000 and $376,000, respectively. As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the amount we owed to other related parties was approximately $0 and $0, respectively.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]

Goodwill

Annually, as well as when an event triggering impairment may have occurred, the Company performs an impairment test on goodwill which compares the fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying amount. An impairment charge is recognized, if necessary, for the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value up to the amount of the goodwill attributed to the reporting unit. The Company performs the annual analysis as of December 31 of each fiscal year. A triggering event was determined to have occurred during the first quarter of 2020 and an impairment test was performed as of March 31, 2020. The Company determined there was no impairment.

Principles of Consolidation

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements of the Company include the accounts of its wholly owned subsidiary, Dakota Ethanol. All significant inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition

The Company has adopted the guidance of ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). Topic 606 requires the Company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance requires the Company to apply the following steps: (1) identify the contract with a customer; (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (5) recognize revenue when, or as, the Company satisfies a performance obligation. The Company generally recognizes revenue at a point in time. The Company’s contracts with customers have one performance obligation and a contract duration of one year or less.

The following is a description of principal activities from which we generate revenue. Revenues from contracts with customers are recognized when control of the promised goods or services are transferred to our customers in an amount that reflects the consideration that we expect to receive in exchange for those goods or services. Generally, ethanol and related products are shipped FOB shipping point and the control of the goods transfers to customers when the goods are loaded into trucks or rail cars are released to the railroad. Consideration is based on predetermined contractual prices or on current market prices.

• sales of ethanol

• sales of distillers grains

• sales of distillers corn oil

Disaggregation of revenue:

All revenue recognized in the income statement is considered to be revenue from contracts with customers. The following table depicts the disaggregation of revenue according to product line:

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Revenues ethanol	$	20,304,373	$	20,673,752	$	43,486,152	$	37,009,577
Revenues distillers grains	4,010,385		4,420,567		11,735,394		8,904,917
Revenues distillers corn oil	1,110,074		1,002,670		2,659,524		1,795,793
	$	25,424,832	$	26,096,989	$	57,881,070	$	47,710,287

Contract assets and contract liabilities:

The Company has no significant contract assets or contract liabilities from contracts with customers.

The Company receives payments from customers based upon contractual billing schedules; accounts receivable are recorded when the right to consideration becomes unconditional. Contract liabilities include payments received in advance of performance under the contract, and are realized with the associated revenue recognized under the contract.

Shipping costs

Shipping costs incurred by the Company in the sale of ethanol, dried distiller's grains and corn oil are not specifically identifiable and as a result, revenue from the sale of those products is recorded based on the net selling price reported to the Company from the marketer.

When the Company performs shipping and handling activities after the transfer of control to the customers (e.g., when control transfers prior to delivery), they are considered fulfillment activities, and accordingly, the costs are accrued for when the related revenue is recognized.

Operating Segment

Operating Segment

The Company uses the "management approach" for reporting information about segments in annual and interim financial statements. The management approach is based on the way the chief operating decision-maker organizes segments within a company for making operating decisions and assessing performance. Reportable segments are based on products and services, geography, legal structure, management structure and any other manner in which management disaggregates a company. Based on the "management approach" model, the Company has determined that its business is comprised of a single operating segment.

Cost of Revenues

Costs of Revenues

The primary components of costs of revenues from the production of ethanol and related co-product are corn, energy (natural gas and electricity), raw materials (chemicals and denaturant), and direct labor costs.

Shipping costs on modified and wet distiller's grains are included in costs of revenues.

Inventory Valuation

Inventory Valuation

Inventories are generally valued using methods which approximate the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or net realizable value. In the valuation of inventories and purchase commitments, net realizable value is based on estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal and transportation.

Receivables and Credit Policies

Receivables and Credit Policies

Accounts receivable are uncollateralized customer obligations due under normal trade terms requiring payment within fifteen days from the invoice date. Unpaid accounts receivable with invoice dates over thirty days old bear interest at 1.5% per month. Accounts receivable are stated at the amount billed to the customer. Payments of accounts receivable are allocated to the specific invoices identified on the customer’s remittance advice or, if unspecified, are applied to the earliest unpaid invoices.

The carrying amount of trade receivables is reduced by a valuation allowance that reflects management’s best estimate of the amounts that will not be collected. Management regularly reviews trade receivable balances and based on an assessment of current creditworthiness, estimates the portion, if any, of the balance that will not be collected. The valuation allowance was zero as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

Investment in commodities contracts, derivative instruments and hedging activities

Investment in commodities contracts, derivative instruments and hedging activities

The Company is exposed to certain risks related to its ongoing business operations.  The primary risks that the Company manages by using forward or derivative instruments are price risks on anticipated purchases of corn and natural gas and the sale of ethanol, distillers grains and distillers corn oil.

The Company is subject to market risk with respect to the price and availability of corn, the principal raw material the Company uses to produce ethanol and ethanol by-products.  In general, rising corn prices result in lower profit margins and, therefore, represent unfavorable market conditions.  This is especially true when market conditions do not allow us to pass along increased corn costs to our customers.  The availability and price of corn is subject to wide fluctuations due to unpredictable factors such as weather conditions, farmer planting decisions, governmental policies with respect to agriculture and international trade and global demand and supply.

Certain contracts that literally meet the definition of a derivative may be exempted from derivative accounting as normal purchases or normal sales.  Normal purchases and normal sales are contracts that provide for the purchase or sale of something other than a financial instrument or derivative instrument that will be delivered in quantities expected to be used or sold over a reasonable period in the normal course of business.  Contracts that meet the requirements of normal purchases or sales are documented as normal and exempted from the accounting and reporting requirements of derivative accounting.

The Company does not apply the normal purchase and sales exemption for forward corn purchase contracts. As of June 30, 2020, the Company is committed to purchasing approximately 2.2 million bushels of corn on a forward contract basis with an average price of $2.99 per bushel. The total corn purchase contracts represent 7% of the annual projected plant corn usage.

The Company enters into firm-price purchase commitments with natural gas suppliers under which the Company agrees to buy natural gas at a price set in advance of the actual delivery.  Under these arrangements, the Company assumes the risk of a price decrease in the market price of natural gas between the time the price is fixed and the time the natural gas is delivered.  At June 30, 2020, the Company is committed to purchasing approximately 610,000 MMBtus of natural gas with an average price of $2.17 per MMBtu.  The Company accounts for these transactions as normal purchases, and accordingly, does not mark these transactions to market. The natural gas purchase contracts represent 30% of the annual plant requirements.

The Company enters into firm-price sales commitments with distillers grains customers under which the Company agrees to sell distillers grains at a price set in advance of the actual delivery.  Under these arrangements, the Company assumes the risk of a price increase in the market price of distillers grain between the time the price is fixed and the time the distillers grains are delivered.  At June 30, 2020, the Company is committed to selling approximately 42,000 dry equivalent tons of distillers grains with an average price of $108 per ton.  The Company accounts for these transactions as normal sales, and accordingly, does not mark these transactions to market. The distillers grains sales represent approximately 19% of the projected annual plant production.

The Company enters into firm-price sales commitments with distillers corn oil customers under which the Company agrees to sell distillers corn oil at a price set in advance of the actual delivery.  Under these arrangements, the Company assumes the risk of a price increase in the market price of distillers corn oil between the time the price is fixed and the time the distillers corn oil is delivered.  At June 30, 2020, the Company is committed to selling approximately 4.9 million pounds of distillers corn oil with an average price of $0.24 per pound.  The Company accounts for these transactions as normal sales, and accordingly, does not mark these transactions to market. The distillers corn oil sales represent approximately 22% of the projected annual plant production.

The Company does not have any firm-priced sales commitments for ethanol as of June 30, 2020.

The Company enters into short-term forward, option and futures contracts for ethanol, corn and natural gas as a means of managing exposure to changes in commodity and energy prices. All of the Company's derivatives are designated as non-hedge derivatives, and accordingly are recorded at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income. Although the contracts are considered economic hedges of specified risks, they are not designated as and accounted for as hedging instruments.

As part of our trading activity, the Company uses futures and option contracts offered through regulated commodity exchanges to reduce risk of loss in the market value of inventories and purchase commitments. To reduce that risk, the Company generally takes positions using forward and futures contracts and options.

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were as follows:

	Balance Sheet Classification	June 30, 2020			December 31, 2019*
Forward contracts in gain position		$	109,237		$	160,687
Futures contracts in gain position		79,825			33,338
Futures contracts in loss position		(150,400		)	(1,500		)
Total		38,662			192,525
Cash held by broker		550,957			312,500
	Current Assets	$	589,619		$	505,025
Forward contracts in loss position	(Current Liabilities)	$	(214,931	)	$	(698,850	)

*Derived from audited financial statements

Futures contracts and cash held by broker are all with one party and the right of offset exists. Therefore, on the balance sheet, these items are netted in one balance regardless of position.

Forward contracts are with multiple parties and the right of offset does not exist. Therefore, these contracts are reported at the gross amounts on the balance sheet.

Gains and losses related to derivative contracts related to corn are included as a component of costs of revenues.

	Statement of Operations	Three Months Ended June 30,
	Classification	2020			2019
Net realized and unrealized gains related to purchase contracts:
Futures contracts	Cost of Revenues	$	333,387		$	513,695
Forward contracts	Cost of Revenues	742,543			597,923
	Statement of Operations	Six Months Ended June 30,
	Classification	2020			2019
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) related to purchase contracts:
Futures contracts	Cost of Revenues	$	1,436,264		$	674,581
Forward contracts	Cost of Revenues	(2,370,490		)	478,549

Investments

Investments

The Company has investment interests in five companies in related industries. All of these interests are at ownership shares less than 20%. These investments are all flow-through entities. Per ASC 323-30-S99-1, they are being accounted for by the equity method of accounting under which the Company’s share of net income is recognized as income in the Company’s statements of operations and added to the investment account.  Distributions or dividends received from the investments are treated as a reduction of the investment account. The Company consistently follows the practice of recognizing the net income based on the most recent reliable data.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]

no

Use of Estimates

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 amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates include the fair value of derivative financial instruments, lower of cost or net realizable value accounting for inventory and forward purchase contracts and goodwill impairment evaluation

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In January 2017, FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04, "Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350)" (ASU 2017-04). ASU 2017-04 simplifies the test for goodwill impairment. It eliminates the two-step process of assessing goodwill impairment and replaces it with one step which compares the fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying amount. An impairment charge is recognized for the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value up to the amount of the goodwill attributed to the reporting unit. ASU 2017-04 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and for interim periods within that fiscal year. Dakota Ethanol found it preferable to adopt ASU 2017-04 because the benefits of this standard to users of the financial statements will outweigh the costs of following the pre-existing guidance. The standard has not had a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In August 2018, FASB issued ASU No. 2018-13, "Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement" (ASU 2018-13). ASU 2018-13 improves the effectiveness of the fair value disclosures in the financial statements. It adds, removes and modifies various disclosure requirements relating to the fair value hierarchy. ASU 2018-13 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and for interim periods within that fiscal year. The standard has not had a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Risks and Uncertainties

The Company has certain risks and uncertainties that it will experience during volatile market conditions, which can have a severe impact on operations. The Company's revenues are derived from the sale and distribution of ethanol and distiller grains to customers primarily located in the United States. Corn for the production process is supplied to the plant primarily from local agricultural producers and from purchases on the open market. For the three months ended June 30, 2020, ethanol sales averaged approximately 80% of total revenues, while approximately 16% of revenues were generated from the sale of distiller grains and 4% of revenues were generated from the sale of corn oil. For the six months ended June 30, 2020, ethanol sales averaged approximately 75% of total revenues, while approximately 20% of revenues were generated from the sale of distiller grains and 5% of revenues were generated from the sale of corn oil.

The Company's operating and financial performance is largely driven by the prices at which it sells ethanol and the net expense of corn. The price of ethanol is influenced by factors such as supply and demand, weather, government policies and programs, and unleaded gasoline and the petroleum markets. Excess ethanol supply in the market, in particular, puts downward pressure on the price of ethanol. The Company's largest cost of production is corn. The cost of corn is generally impacted by factors such as supply and demand, weather, and government policies and programs. The Company's risk management program is used to protect against the price volatility of these commodities.

On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) a “Public Health Emergency of International Concern” and on March 11, 2020, declared COVID-19 a pandemic. The impact of COVID-19 has negatively impacted the Company’s operations, suppliers or other vendors, and customer base. Gasoline demand has been reduced in the United States which has forced the Company to reduce ethanol production accordingly. Any quarantines, labor shortages or other disruptions to the Company’s operations, or those of their customers, may adversely impact the Company’s revenues, ability to provide its services and operating results. In addition, a significant outbreak of epidemic, pandemic or contagious diseases in the human population could result in a widespread health crisis that could adversely affect the economies and financial markets of many countries, including the geographical area in which the Company operates, resulting in an economic downturn that could affect demand for its goods and services. The extent to which the coronavirus impacts the Company’s long-term results will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including new information which may emerge concerning the severity of the coronavirus and actions taken to contain the coronavirus or its impact, among others.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Disaggregation of Revenue

The following table depicts the disaggregation of revenue according to product line:

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Revenues ethanol	$	20,304,373	$	20,673,752	$	43,486,152	$	37,009,577
Revenues distillers grains	4,010,385		4,420,567		11,735,394		8,904,917
Revenues distillers corn oil	1,110,074		1,002,670		2,659,524		1,795,793
	$	25,424,832	$	26,096,989	$	57,881,070	$	47,710,287

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were as follows:

	Balance Sheet Classification	June 30, 2020			December 31, 2019*
Forward contracts in gain position		$	109,237		$	160,687
Futures contracts in gain position		79,825			33,338
Futures contracts in loss position		(150,400		)	(1,500		)
Total		38,662			192,525
Cash held by broker		550,957			312,500
	Current Assets	$	589,619		$	505,025
Forward contracts in loss position	(Current Liabilities)	$	(214,931	)	$	(698,850	)

*Derived from audited financial statements

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) related to purchase contracts

	Statement of Operations	Three Months Ended June 30,
	Classification	2020			2019
Net realized and unrealized gains related to purchase contracts:
Futures contracts	Cost of Revenues	$	333,387		$	513,695
Forward contracts	Cost of Revenues	742,543			597,923
	Statement of Operations	Six Months Ended June 30,
	Classification	2020			2019
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) related to purchase contracts:
Futures contracts	Cost of Revenues	$	1,436,264		$	674,581
Forward contracts	Cost of Revenues	(2,370,490		)	478,549

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Inventory (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Inventory

Inventory consisted of the following as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019*
Raw materials	$	4,339,694	$	4,968,731
Finished goods	1,428,629		3,505,224
Work in process	817,094		952,319
Parts inventory	1,117,148		1,117,148
	$	7,702,565	$	10,543,422

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company recorded a lower of cost or net realizable value write-down on corn inventory of approximately $0 and $424,000, ethanol inventory of approximately $0 and $167,000, distillers grains inventory of approximately $0 and $72,000, and corn oil inventory of approximately $0 and $0, respectively.

*Derived from audited financial statements.

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Investments (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Investments [Abstract]

Equity Method Investments

Condensed, combined unaudited financial information of the Company’s investments in RPMG, LT, GH, GEM and REF are as follows:

Balance Sheet	June 30, 2020			December 31, 2019
Current Assets	$	134,854,074		$	219,618,012
Other Assets	214,571,494			226,475,383
Current Liabilities	123,263,835			187,381,453
Long-term Liabilities	76,889,035			95,219,540
Members' Equity	149,272,698			163,492,402
	Three Months Ended
Income Statement	June 30, 2020			June 30, 2019
Revenue	$	49,534,870		$	75,598,119
Gross Profit	7,273,860			2,771,334
Net (Loss)	(354,889		)	(3,358,215		)
	Six Months Ended
Income Statement	June 30, 2020			June 30, 2019
Revenue	$	142,162,849		$	136,241,079
Gross Profit	2,323,164			8,829,314
Net (Loss)	(11,473,373		)	(347,474		)

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Long-Term Notes Payable (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Long Term Note Payable [Abstract]

Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments

The balances of the notes payable are as follows. The balances reflect the updated agreement:

	June 30, 2020			December 31, 2019*
Notes Payable - FCSA	43,000,000			39,000,000
Notes Payable - Other	770,400			—
Less unamortized debt issuance costs	(9,042		)	(10,792		)
	43,761,358			38,989,208
Less current portion	(186		)	(1,000,000		)
	$	43,761,172		$	37,989,208
*Derived from audited financial statements

Schedule of Principal repayment and amortization of debt issuance cost

Principal maturities for the next five years are estimated as follows.

Years Ending June 30,	Principal
2021	$	186
2022	1,760,593
2023	1,000,200
2024	1,000,208
2025	4,000,215
thereafter	36,008,998

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Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping

The following table summarizes financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value:

	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
June 30, 2020
Assets:
Derivative financial instruments,
futures contracts	$	79,825	$	79,825	$	—	$	—
forward contracts	$	109,237	$	—	$	109,237	$	—
Liabilities:
Derivative financial instruments,
futures contracts	$	150,400	$	150,400	$	—	$	—
forward contracts	$	214,931	$	—	$	214,931	$	—
December 31, 2019*
Assets:
Derivative financial instruments,
futures contracts	$	33,338	$	33,338	$	—	$	—
forward contracts	$	160,687	$	—	$	160,687	$	—
Liabilities:
Derivative financial instruments,
futures contracts	$	1,500	$	1,500	$	—	$	—
forward contracts	$	698,850	$	—	$	698,850	$	—

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Related Party Transactions (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Related Party Transactions [Abstract]

Schedule of Related Party Transactions

Revenues and marketing fees related to the agreements as well as denaturant purchases are as follows:

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Revenues ethanol	$	20,324,281	$	20,723,838	$	43,565,787	$	37,103,781
Revenues distillers dried grains	1,140,435		849,741		3,678,750		1,175,323
Revenues corn oil	1,114,584		1,010,829		2,677,418		1,810,516
Marketing fees ethanol	19,909		60,960		79,636		121,920
Marketing fees distillers dried grains	6,078		6,763		23,919		8,940
Marketing fees corn oil	4,510		8,143		17,894		14,577
Denaturant purchases	123,329		205,034		691,893		336,084
	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019*
Amounts due from RPMG	$	7,417,432	$	891,227
Amounts due to RPMG	$	40,656	$	46,234

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Nature of Operations (Details) gal in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020 gal
Product Information [Line Items]
Equity Method Investments, Number of Entities	5
Product [Member] | Ethanol [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Annual production capacity	90

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Revenue from customers (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Including Assessed Tax	$ 25,424,832	$ 26,096,989	$ 57,881,070	$ 47,710,287
Ethanol [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Including Assessed Tax	20,304,373	20,673,752	43,486,152	37,009,577
Distillers Grain [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Including Assessed Tax	4,010,385	4,420,567	11,735,394	8,904,917
Corn Oil [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Including Assessed Tax	$ 1,110,074	$ 1,002,670	$ 2,659,524	$ 1,795,793

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Receivables and Credit Policies (Details) - USD ($)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Receivables [Abstract]
Payment term	15 days
Payment term before interest is applied	30 days
Trade Receivable, Unpaid Balance, Interest Rate	1.50%
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Amount	$ 0	$ 0

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Derivative Instruments - Balance Sheet (Details) bu in Millions	Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($) bu MMBTU T	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments and Hedges, Assets	$ 589,619	$ 505,025
Derivative Instruments and Hedges, Liabilities	214,931	698,850
Current Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Cash held by broker	550,957	312,500
Current Assets [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets, current	38,662	192,525
Derivative Instruments and Hedges, Assets	589,619	505,025
Other Current Liabilities [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments and Hedges, Liabilities	$ 214,931	698,850
Corn [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Number of instruments held | bu	2.2
Purchase Commitment, Per unit	$ 2.99
Percent of required need, coverage	7.00%
Natural Gas [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Number of instruments held | MMBTU	610,000
Purchase Commitment, Per unit	$ 2.17
Percent of required need, coverage	30.00%
Distillers Grain [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Purchase Commitment, Per unit	$ 108
Percent of required need, coverage	19.00%
Corn Oil [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Purchase Commitment, Per unit	$ 0.24
Forward Contracts [Member] | Current Assets [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets, current	$ 109,237	160,687
Distillers Grain [Domain]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Number of instruments held | T	42,000
Distillers Corn Oil [Domain]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Number of instruments held | bu	4.9
Percent of required need, coverage	22.00%
Futures contracts in gain position [Member] | Future [Member] | Current Assets [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets, current	$ 79,825	33,338
Futures Contracts held in loss position [Member] | Future [Member] | Other Current Liabilities [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative liability, current	$ 150,400	$ 1,500

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Derivative Instruments - Income Statement (Details) - Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] - Cost of Sales [Member] - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Future [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	$ 333,387	$ 513,695	$ 1,436,264	$ 674,581
Forward Contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	$ 742,543	$ 597,923	$ (2,370,490)	$ 478,549

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Investments (Details)	Jun. 30, 2020
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Equity Method Investments, Number of Entities	5
Ownership percentage in equity method investments (less than)	20.00%

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Revenue Recognition (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Policy Text Block]	0

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Goodwill (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]	no

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Concentration Risk (Details)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020 Rate	Jun. 30, 2020 Rate
Ethanol [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	80.00%	7500.00%
Distillers Grain [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	16.00%	2000.00%
Corn Oil [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	4.00%	500.00%

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Inventory (Details) - USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Inventory [Line Items]
Raw Materials	$ 4,339,694	$ 4,968,731
Finished Goods	1,428,629	3,505,224
Work in Process	817,094	952,319
Parts Inventory	1,117,148	1,117,148
Inventory, Net	7,702,565	10,543,422
Corn [Member]
Inventory [Line Items]
Inventory Adjustments	0	424,000
Ethanol [Member]
Inventory [Line Items]
Inventory Adjustments	0	167,000
Distillers Grain [Member]
Inventory [Line Items]
Inventory Adjustments	0	72,000
Corn Oil [Member]
Inventory [Line Items]
Inventory Adjustments	$ 0	$ 0

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Investments (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Assets, Current	$ 134,854,074		$ 134,854,074		$ 219,618,012
Ownership percentage	20.00%		20.00%
Investments	$ 15,292,998		$ 15,292,998		16,682,169
Other Assets	214,571,494		214,571,494		226,475,383
Current Liabilities	123,263,835		123,263,835		187,381,453
Long-term Liabilities	76,889,035		76,889,035		95,219,540
Members' Equity	149,272,698		149,272,698		163,492,402
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Revenue	49,534,870	$ 75,598,119	142,162,849	$ 136,241,079
Gross Profit	7,273,860	2,771,334	2,323,164	8,829,314
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Net Income (Loss)	(354,889)	(3,358,215)	(11,473,373)	(347,474)
Equity in net income (loss) of investments	$ (66,498)	$ (290,515)	$ (1,225,802)	(76,653)
Renewable Products Marketing Group, LLC (RPMG) [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership percentage	5.00%		5.00%
Investments	$ 1,244,000		$ 1,244,000		1,295,000
Lawrenceville Tanks, LLC [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership percentage	10.00%		10.00%
Investments	$ 248,000		$ 248,000		251,000
Guardian Hankinson, LLC [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership percentage	10.00%		10.00%
Investments	$ 4,259,000		$ 4,259,000		4,991,000
Guardian Energy Management [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership percentage	17.00%		17.00%
Investments	$ 53,000		$ 53,000		53,000
Ring-Neck Energy and Feeds, LLC [Domain]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership percentage	11.00%		11.00%
Ring-neck Energy and Feeds [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investments	$ 9,490,000		$ 9,490,000		$ 10,093,000
Equity Method Investment, Difference Between Carrying Amount and Underlying Equity, Accounting Treatment			1086000
Basis adjustment			$ 446,000
Capitalized interest			$ 640,000
Amortization period for amortization of investment premium			20 years
Amortization			$ 28,831	$ 3,946
Other Investments Combined [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity in net income (loss) of investments	$ (66,000)		$ (1,226,000)

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Revolving Operating Note (Details) - Farm Credit Services of America [Member] - Line of Credit [Member] - USD ($)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Feb. 06, 2018
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 2,000,000	$ 10,000,000
Basis spread on variable rate	3.00%
Interest rate at period end	3.20%
Unused capacity, commitment fee percentage	0.25%
Amount outstanding	$ 0
Remaining borrowing capacity	$ 2,000,000

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Long-Term Notes Payable (Details) - USD ($)		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2023	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 01, 2020	Apr. 04, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Feb. 06, 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis		LIBOR
Long-term debt, gross		$ 43,000,000			$ 39,000,000
Long-term debt		43,761,358			38,989,208
Unamortized debt issuance expense		(9,042)			(10,792)
Long-term debt, current maturities		(186)			(1,000,000)
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities		43,761,172			37,989,208
2020		186
2021		1,760,593
2022		1,000,200
2023		1,000,208
2024		4,000,215
thereafter		36,008,998
Notes Payable		$ 770,400			$ 0
Economic Injury Disaster Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate at period end		3.75%
Notes Payable		$ 10,000
Farm Credit Services of America [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
working capital covenant			$ 11,000,000
Minimum Net Worth Required for Compliance			$ 18,000,000
Farm Credit Services of America [Member] | Medium-term Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Medium-term notes		8,000,000
Annual principal payment		$ 1,000,000
Interest rate		3.45%
Basis spread on variable rate		3.25%
Medium-term notes, current		$ 6,000,000
Farm Credit Services of America [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate		3.25%
Current borrowing capacity		$ 40,000,000
Periodic decrease in line of credit availability		1,750,000
Maximum borrowing capacity		$ 2,000,000
Interest rate at period end		3.45%
Unused capacity, commitment fee percentage		0.50%
Amount outstanding		$ 37,000,000
Remaining borrowing capacity		11,000,000
Farm Credit Services of America [Member] | Revolving Promissory Note [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity		48,000,000
Remaining borrowing capacity		$ 32,250,000
First State Bank [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate		1.00%
Paycheck Protection Program				$ 760,400
Line of Credit [Member] | Farm Credit Services of America [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate		3.00%
Maximum borrowing capacity		$ 2,000,000				$ 10,000,000
Interest rate at period end		3.20%
Unused capacity, commitment fee percentage		0.25%
Amount outstanding		$ 0
Remaining borrowing capacity		$ 2,000,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | Farm Credit Services of America [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	3.50%

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Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross	$ 43,000,000	$ 39,000,000
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross	43,770,400	39,000,000
Long-term debt, fair value	43,770,400	39,000,000
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Future [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative asset	79,825	33,338
Derivative liability	(150,400)	(1,500)
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Future [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative asset	79,825	33,338
Derivative liability	(150,400)	(1,500)
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Future [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative asset	0	0
Derivative liability	0	0
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Future [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative asset	0	0
Derivative liability	0	0
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative asset	109,237	160,687
Derivative liability	(214,931)	(698,850)
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative asset	0	0
Derivative liability	0	0
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative asset	109,237	160,687
Derivative liability	(214,931)	(698,850)
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative asset	0	0
Derivative liability	$ 0	$ 0

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Related Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Ownership percentage	20.00%		20.00%
Related Party Transaction, Due from (to) Related Party	$ 7,417,432		$ 7,417,432		$ 891,227
Due to related parties	$ 40,656		$ 40,656		46,234
Renewable Products Marketing Group, LLC (RPMG) [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Ownership percentage	5.00%		5.00%
Purchases from related party	$ 355,000		$ 376,000
Due to related parties	0		0		$ 0
Ethanol [Member] | Renewable Products Marketing Group, LLC (RPMG) [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue, related party	20,324,281	$ 20,723,838	43,565,787	$ 37,103,781
Marketing fees, related party	19,909	60,960	79,636	121,920
Distillers Grain [Member] | Renewable Products Marketing Group, LLC (RPMG) [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue, related party	1,140,435	849,741	3,678,750	1,175,323
Marketing fees, related party	6,078	6,763	23,919	8,940
Corn Oil [Member] | Renewable Products Marketing Group, LLC (RPMG) [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue, related party	1,114,584	1,010,829	2,677,418	1,810,516
Marketing fees, related party	4,510	8,143	17,894	14,577
Denaturant [Member] | Renewable Products Marketing Group, LLC (RPMG) [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Marketing fees, related party	$ 123,329	$ 205,034	$ 691,893	$ 336,084