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CHS Posts Higher Q1 Earnings Despite Lower Revenue

Published January 9, 2026

CHS reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 net income of $260.5 million on revenues of $8.9 billion, slightly higher earnings but lower revenue than a year ago. The nation’s largest farmer-owned cooperative saw strong gains in its energy business, driven by improved…

CHS Releases Q1 Financials

Published January 8, 2026

CHS is reporting first-quarter net income of just over $250 million. That’s up from $245 million one year ago. Record premium diesel fuel sales help push performance in its refined fuels division. The grains business was hurt by weak soybean…

CHS Officer Team Installed

Published December 9, 2025

CHS board members elected C.J. Blew of Castleton, Kansas, as the new board chair. Blew succeeds Dan Schurr of LeClaire, Iowa, who had been in the role since 2017. Jon Erickson of Minot, North Dakota, is vice chair. Scott Cordes…

Control the Controllables

Published December 8, 2025

When asked about the risks facing their farmer-members, CHS Executive Vice President, Enterprise Customer Development, Gary Halvorson, cited the dynamic shifts in the crop protection business. "Some tariff-driven, some supply and demand-driven, and some policy-driven on the active ingredients and…

E15 Momentum Strengthens

Published December 7, 2025

CHS Energy Executive Vice President Darin Hunhoff believes the momentum around year-round E15 is stronger than ever. “I have as much hope about that as I probably have ever had," said Hunhoff. "There has been more collaboration between the traditional…

CHS Doubles Down on Supply Chain Efficiency

Published December 7, 2025

CHS is undertaking a major shift toward a more integrated and efficient supply chain, aiming to cut costs and strengthen global market access for its farmer-owners. Executive Vice President of Ag Retail, Distribution, and Transportation Rick Dusek said the company…

Domestic Demand Seen as Better Option Than Exports

Published December 6, 2025

CHS board member Hal Clemensen, who leads the cooperative’s government relations committee, says Washington can do something right now to build demand for U.S commodities. "We would sure like to see E15 year-round; we've been working on that for years and…

Policy Certainty Needed for Long-Term Ag Investments

Published December 5, 2025

For U.S. agriculture to be successful, CHS President and CEO Jay Debertin makes the case for global trade and building consumptive demand domestically. For an investment in a crush plant or a renewable fuel facility, Debertin makes the case for…

Window is Tight for China to Reach Soybean Obligation

Published December 4, 2025

According to CHS Executive Vice President of Ag Business John Griffith, China has purchased approximately one-third of the 12 million metric tons of soybeans expected to be purchased before the end of the year. "Of course, the window is tight…

Faegre Drinker Welcomes Hamlin

Published November 15, 2025

After 11-plus years as CHS state government affairs director, Jake Hamlin has joined Faegre Drinker. Hamlin is the firm’s new senior director, focused on strengthening its agribusiness and state government relations and advocacy practice in Iowa. Hamlin is now based…

Articles tagged under: CHS

CHS Posts Higher Q1 Earnings Despite Lower Revenue

CHS Releases Q1 Financials

CHS Officer Team Installed

Control the Controllables

E15 Momentum Strengthens

CHS Doubles Down on Supply Chain Efficiency

Domestic Demand Seen as Better Option Than Exports

Policy Certainty Needed for Long-Term Ag Investments

Window is Tight for China to Reach Soybean Obligation

Faegre Drinker Welcomes Hamlin

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