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Agricultural Co-ops top the nation's list of largest cooperatives. The National Cooperative Bank this week released its annual NCB Co-op 100, listing the nation's top 100 revenue-earning cooperative businesses. The report shows that in 2017, these businesses posted revenue totaling approximately $214...

In an effort to combat hunger across the Columbia Basin, CHS has teamed up with 2nd Harvest to collect food now, through March 20th.   “CHS is a global cooperative of farmers that was established to pool resources together," said Scott Stevens with CHS Connell Grain and CHS Othello Bean Plant.and I’m ha...

On Thursday, CHS unveiled its $18.5 million Agronomy Hub at the Port of Wilma near Clarkston, WA.  Ken Blakeman said this facility was designed to hold up to two million gallons of liquid fertilizer and 24,000 tons of dry.  He added it will take some time before the full potential of this facility is reached.   “...

The nation's largest farmer-owned cooperative, CHS, reported net income is down 50% for the first six months of its 2016 fiscal year.  CHS reported net income at $234.5 million, down from $471.5 million in the first half of fiscal year 2015.  Th...

CHS Primeland is in growth mode.  The coop is currently construction a new dry fertilizer plant in Clarkston that will greatly expand the service offered to member owners.   “CHS Primeland, the division I work for in North Idaho and Eastern Washington has an asset value of about $8 million and we’re investing in a $19 million plant.  So, we’re going fro...

The largest agriculture cooperative predicts more pain ahead for the industry.   Carl Casale, CEO of CHS, says net farm income is falling faster than cash receipts indicating that fixed costs are too high.  During the National Grain and Feed Association convention in San Diego, he told attendees the U.S. farm econom...