Minnesota-based CHS is the 3rd largest U.S. grain company

Minnesota-based energy, grains and foods company CHS Inc. today announced the opening of a corporate office in Buenos Aires. (Press release) CHS Senior Vice President Rick Browne described the strategic importance of its first Argentina office and second in Latin America, “This South American location is an important step in the fulfillment of our CHS global strategy. It will also be particularly important in strengthening our soybean supply chain to global customers.“ In 2008, CHS reported $32 billion in revenue and earnings of $803 million, an impressive feat during a highly volatile time for global commodities markets.

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