CHS
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About CHS
CHS Inc. is a diversified global agribusiness cooperative owned by farmers, ranchers, and cooperatives across the United States. With a rich history dating back to 1931, CHS has grown into a leading entity in the agriculture sector. It offers a comprehensive range of products and services spanning energy, agronomy, grains, and foods.
Product and Service Offerings
CHS operates through several key segments:
- Energy: As the nation's largest cooperative refiner, CHS manages petroleum refineries and pipelines. It produces and distributes refined fuels, lubricants, propane, and renewable energy products under the Cenex brand.
- Agronomy: Supplies essential agricultural inputs including crop nutrients, seeds, and crop protection products. These help farmers cultivate healthy and profitable crops.
- Grains and Foods: Markets grains and oilseeds, processes them into various products, and offers animal feed and animal health products. It also produces and distributes edible oil-based foods such as packaged frying oils, margarine, mayonnaise, and salad dressings.
- Financial and Risk Management Services: Provides financial services, commodity risk management, and insurance products tailored for the agricultural sector. These assist farmers and ranchers in managing their operations effectively.
Global Presence
Headquartered in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, CHS has a significant global footprint.
In the United States, it operates numerous facilities, including petroleum refineries, processing plants, grain terminals, and ag retail business units.
Internationally, CHS has offices in:
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Serbia
- Ukraine
- Romania
- Hungary
- Italy
This reflects its extensive market reach worldwide.
Commitment to Agriculture
As a farmer-owned cooperative, CHS is dedicated to empowering agriculture by connecting growers to consumers worldwide.
The cooperative's core values—integrity, safety, inclusion, and cooperative spirit—guide its operations and interactions with stakeholders.
By offering a diverse array of products and services, CHS plays a pivotal role in supporting the agricultural community and ensuring a stable food supply chain.
Local Operations
In addition to its global operations, CHS has a presence in various U.S. locations, including:
- Missoula, Montana
- Charleston, South Carolina
These facilities contribute to the cooperative's mission of serving farmers and ranchers across the country.
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