Articles tagged under: Gary Halvorson
Addressing the Labor Shortage
Published December 12, 2022
The pain from the agricultural labor shortage is being seen at all levels. CHS Senior Vice President of Enterprise Customer Development Gary Halvorson cites the number of baby boomers who are leaving the workforce. To retain and recruit employees, ag…Supply Chain Headache is #2 Story of the Year
Published December 27, 2021
Farmers are dealing with product shortages of everything from glyphosate and glufosinate to the computer chips needed to run the tractor. "We believe it is going to stay this way far longer than what some of the experts are saying,"…Exploring the Carbon Market Opportunity
Published December 2, 2021
CHS is collaborating with Bayer in a carbon program, rewarding farmers for adopting climate-smart practices. Farmers are rewarded for meeting certain milestones and there are additional incentives for using CHS-branded fertilizer efficiency products. CHS Senior Vice President of Enterprise Customer…Geared Up for 2020 Growing Season
Published April 6, 2020
Approximately 80 percent of the crop protection products needed for this growing season are already in place. CHS Senior Vice President of Agronomy Gary Halvorson says the logistical issues surrounding nitrogen fertilizer is another story. In addition to coronavirus, a…Use the Windshield, Not the Rear View Mirror
Published December 9, 2019
The spring of 2020 is setting up to be another season with a very tight window for fertilizer applications. CHS Senior Vice President of Agronomy Gary Halvorson says there is a lot of work ahead. "Especially, when you think we…CHS Acquires West Central Distribution
Published March 5, 2019
CHS has acquired Willmar, Minnesota-based West Central Distribution. CHS has owned 25 percent of West Central since 2015. CHS Agronomy Senior Vice President Gary Halvorson says this acquisition complements its existing crop nutrients business. "West Central is largely a crop…Weather Modifies the Fertilizer Strategy
Published December 7, 2018
The 2018 growing season in the Upper Midwest has been bookended by difficult weather. CHS Senior Vice President of Agronomy Gary Halvorson says the fall fertilizer season was less-than-ideal, complicating the spring application season. "Farmers are going to have to…