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CHS and the CHS Foundation are thankful for five decades of advancing agricultural education and leadership through our partnership with FFA. Since 1975, we’ve been proud to invest in the future of agriculture through FFA by: -Supporting students in 17 state FFA associations -Providing scholarships for conferences and contests -Introducing students from all backgrounds to ag careers through workforce development -Helping attract and retain ag teachers through strong teaching programs This 50-year partnership is more than a milestone—it’s a testament to the lasting impact FFA has on individuals, families and communities across the country. Here’s to the next 50 years of growing leaders in agriculture.

The CHS Foundation is supporting ag education projects with a competitive grant program and CHS owners have the opportunity to vote for their favorite project at the 2025 CHS Annul Meeting. A CHS Foundation grant will fund advanced GPS technology, enabling students at Edwards County High School seamless communication with tillage and planting equipment. The project would also integrate drone technology with multispectral imaging and mapping software to deliver crop and soil insights for field-specific recommendations. Attending the CHS Annual Meeting? Vote for Edwards County’s project through the event app and help bring precision ag to life at this Illinois school.

The CHS Foundation is funding agricultural education grant projects and CHS owners have the opportunity to vote for their favorite project at the 2025 CHS Annul Meeting. Madison (Ind.) Consolidated High School is a finalist for the 2025 CHS Foundation grant program. What started as a high school capstone project through the Career & Technical Education Program has grown into a 100% student-run farm stop with deep roots in the local ag community. Students gain hands-on experience in business, agriculture, marketing, engineering, and more—building skills that last a lifetime. Attending the CHS Annual Meeting? Vote for Growing Minds through the event app and help bring this vision to life.

Ag teachers have big ideas a play a powerful role in inspiring the next generation of ag leaders. CHS is bringing that energy to life with a competitive ag teacher grant program to fund projects that engage students in agriculture topics. During the 2025 CHS Annual Meeting, attendees will vote for their favorite grant finalist to determine which will receive a $20,000 grant, a $15,000 grant and a $10,000 grant. Let's meet our finalists. As a 2025 CHS Foundation grant finalist, Ashby (Minn.) Public Schools’ greenhouse project will serve as a living classroom, connecting students to agriculture and community service. This initiative is a powerful example of how education can drive local impact. Attending the CHS Annual Meeting? Cast your vote for Ashby’s project through the event app and help bring this vision to life.

Protecting your seed investment starts before planting. Seed treatments can be a critical tool for managing early-season pests. CHS experts continue to innovate in seed-applied technologies to help growers adapt to evolving agronomic challenges and maintain strong crop performance. Blake Murnan, director of seed applied technologies with CHS, shares his perspective with CropLife. https://bit.ly/49XSnoi

CHS is advancing crop protection through farmer-driven innovation. From adjuvants and seed treatments to nutrient products and biologicals, we use a rigorous development process from to ensure products deliver results across geographies and growing conditions. “We start with what growers are seeing in their fields,” says Steve Carlsen, director of proprietary products at CHS. “With our intimate connection to growers and their needs, we can develop products that solve problems they’re facing on the farm.” Explore how CHS is turning field challenges into agronomic solutions: https://bit.ly/43esX1O

We've introduced a next-generation formulation of Cenex® Ruby Fieldmaster® premium diesel, designed to meet the demands of modern ag equipment. “The high-performance engines in today’s farm equipment need fuel that’s formulated to provide optimal power, performance and protection,” says Charlie Carter, product quality and additives manager with the refined fuels team at CHS. “Understanding the tough environments on farms and seeing common equipment maintenance issues helped us enhance the qualities of Ruby Fieldmaster and Cenex Roadmaster XL® so they deliver even better performance.” Learn how premium diesel is making a difference on farms: https://bit.ly/4nNHPvx

With food banks across the country reporting record demand, the CHS Foundation and CoBank are stepping up to help meet the need. Together, we’re donating $2 million to Feeding America to support hunger relief efforts in rural communities—where food insecurity is growing and resources are often limited. Each organization is contributing $1 million to help food banks serve families in agricultural areas, including places where CHS employees, members and customers live and work. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4oRgZ6q

Today CHS announced its performance across agriculture and energy in its fiscal year 2025 financial results. “In a year shaped by unfavorable market conditions, including international trade and tariffs, CHS delivered strong volumes across our businesses demonstrating the resilience of our operations and the cooperative system,” says Jay Debertin, CHS president and CEO. https://bit.ly/4nQhsoM

Gary Halvorson, executive vice president, enterprise customer development, recently sat down with North Dakota State University students at our headquarters in Inver Grove Heights, Minn., for a conversation on the foundation of trust in both sales and leadership. The conversation was recorded for NDSU's Power to Sell podcast. Halvorson shares his journey from growing up on a small North Dakota farm to leading enterprise customer development at CHS, serving farmers and customers around the world. He reflects on lessons from his 26-year career at CHS — how mentorship, consistency and integrity shape success in business and in life. Listen here: https://bit.ly/49nLAUF