The CHS Foundation, funded by charitable gifts from CHS Inc., is committed to developing the next generation of leaders in agriculture. As part of the foundation’s work centered on advancing agriculture education, it has awarded scholarships to six Colorado high school graduates. The Colorado students are among 100 students representing 23 states and Canada. Each will receive a $1,000 scholarship to cover expenses associated with their freshman year of college.

“The success of our hometown communities and rural America depends on students with a strong interest in agriculture to pursue ag-focused degrees and be the innovators to feed the world into the future,” says Nanci Lilja, president, CHS Foundation. “We’re pleased to recognize these students with scholarships and join their communities in looking forward to the important contributions they’ll make to the ag industry.”

These Minnesota high school students are among the 2017 CHS scholarship winners:

• Erica Earley, Wykoff, Minn.; Northeast Iowa Community College; Agriculture Business and Beef Science
• Jacey Edlin, Jackson, Minn.; South Dakota State University; Agricultural Education
• Mikayla Erf, Oakdale, Minn.; University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Animal Science
• Dillon Gratz, Atwater, Minn.; South Dakota State University; Dairy Science
• Kylee Kohls, Litchfield, Minn.; South Dakota State University; Agriculture Education, Communications & Leadership
• Adam Kroll, Royalton, Minn.; North Dakota State University; Ag Economics
• Holly Larson; Medford, Minn.; South Dakota State University; Agricultural Education
• Madeline Patterson, Kenyon, Minn.; North Dakota State University; Agricultural Communication
• Kourtney Pederson, Farmington, Minn.; Iowa State University; Agribusiness
• Joshua Schlumpberger, Bowlus, Minn.; University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Computer Science
• John Toelle, Brown’s Valley, Minn.; North Dakota State College of Science; Farm Management
• Jared Troendle, Lanesboro, Minn.; South Dakota State University; Agricultural Business
• Madeline Weninger, Buffalo, Minn.; South Dakota State University; Agricultural Education
• Sierra Williamson, Sherburn, Minn.; University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Agricultural and Food Business Management

An independent, external committee selected recipients based on their career goals, essays, extracurricular involvement, transcripts and reference letters.  In addition to high school scholarships, the CHS Foundation funds an additional 200 scholarships for students enrolled in an agricultural-related program at colleges across the country. These scholarships range from $1,000 to $2,000 and are directly administered by more than 30 CHS partner schools. Click here for more information. 

About the CHS Foundation
The CHS Foundation is funded by charitable gifts from CHS Inc., the nation’s leading farmer-owned cooperative and a global energy, grains and foods company. As a part of the CHS stewardship focus, the CHS Foundation supports organizations that develop future leaders for agriculture through education and leadership programs, improve agricultural safety and enhance community vitality in rural America. Learn more at chsinc.com/stewardship.

Please join us in Tracy August 31st for our Innovation Plot Day and Customer Appreciation supper. Plot tour starts at 3 pm with a pork chop supper to follow at the Tracy Golf Club from 6-8 pm. Please click on the post card under INNOVATION PLOT on our home screen for more information.

CHS has partnered with The American Society of Agronomy (ASA) to collaborate in creating a dynamic, online-learning program focused on improving sustainability practices and standards in production agriculture. The curriculum will be designed for agronomists and agribusiness professionals and will establish a recognized, industry-wide standard of education to help agronomists and other agriculture professionals truly implement sustainable practices in the field.  (more…)

As locally governed CHS ag retailers, the two producer boards of CHS Eastern Farmers and the CHS business based out of Marshall, Minn., recently voted unanimously to unify their operations and create one, new business unit within CHS Inc.. The two boards came to this decision after much thoughtful discussion about how best to serve the farmers, ranchers and other customers in southeastern South Dakota and southwestern Minnesota. (more…)

Soil Science

There are several factors to consider before and during herbicide spray application. Taking the appropriate steps to prepare for a successful application can save time, money and effort. While spray requirements may vary based on crop, location and herbicide formulation, there are steps that should be taken to ensure the best protection against weeds during the current crop season and to protect the effectiveness of the herbicide long term.

Mother Nature plays an important role in the success of herbicide application. In addition to the preventive and arbitrary actions necessary to increase herbicide effectiveness, working with natural conditions is extremely beneficial and mandatory since we do not control the weather or other natural factors. (more…)

On June 22, editor of C magazine Greg Lamp hit the road on a motorcycle trip with a gang of Montana ranchers and farmers. Follow along with him as the group of wild hogs tours ranches, farms, co-ops and processing facilities in eastern Montana and western North Dakota. Photos and details of their adventures are provided in the links below. Make sure to check back for more!

Day 4: Sidney, Mont.

With the chilly weather leaving Minot, ND, the group had to stop and warm up in Stanley, ND. Then, it was on to Watford City, ND for lunch at the farm of fellow cyclist Bob Wisner. South of Watford City, ND, they took in the spectacular sights of Theodore Roosevelt Park before continuing on over the Yellowstone River to Sidney, MT.

On June 22, editor of C magazine Greg Lamp hit the road on a motorcycle trip with a gang of Montana ranchers and farmers. Follow along with him as the group of wild hogs tours ranches, farms, co-ops and processing facilities in eastern Montana and western North Dakota. Photos and details of their adventures are provided in the links below. Make sure to check back for more! (more…)