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CHS CEO Talks Ag Economy, Readiness at Bergland Lecture Series

Published March 31, 2025

The second of the University of Minnesota's Bob Bergland Lecture Series, honoring the late, great Ag Secretary, was held last week at the Crookston campus. Guest speaker and CHS President and CEO Jay Debertin spoke about the current state of…
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Three Goals When Evaluating Biologicals

Published March 25, 2025

Biologicals are the fastest-growing product category in the crop protection business. "We've been approached by about 750 different companies that want to sell us biologicals and get a private label with us," said Andrew Scholtz, CHS retail product specialist. "So…
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An Investment in the Region

Published March 7, 2025

Over the past year, CHS acquired West Central Ag Services. The nation’s largest farm cooperative is now investing in the region with a major grain facility at Warren, Minnesota and upgrading a grain terminal at Kindred, North Dakota. CHS Executive…
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Advocating for Minnesota’s Food and Farm Sector

Published February 1, 2025

The Minnesota AgriGrowth Council has elected its executive committee. AMPI President and CEO Sheryl Meshke was reelected as the AgriGrowth chair. The vice-chair is CHS director of state government affairs Jake Hamlin. The treasurer is Beth Sparboe Schnell, CEO, Sparboe…
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CHS Finalizes WCAS Purchase

Published January 3, 2025

CHS has closed its acquisition of West Central Ag Services. This deal is valued at $225 million and follows a shareholder vote in late November. The new ag retail business unit is being called CHS West Central. Former West Central…
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Sherven Elected to CHS Board

Published December 10, 2024

Steve Fritel of Barton, North Dakota retired from the CHS Board of Directors. Trent Sherven of Ryder, North Dakota was elected to represent Region 7 on the board. In addition, David Kayser of Alexandria, South Dakota was among the board…
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CHS-WCAS Deal to Close Soon

Published December 6, 2024

The CHS-West Central Ag Services merger will close on January 2. At the CHS Annual Meeting in Minneapolis, CHS Executive Vice President Rick Dusek said this is a good fit. "We'll close the deal and integrate the company, getting the employees…
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