INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA, US — CHS Inc. announced on Jan. 22 that it is building a 25,000-ton fertilizer hub in Hallock, Minnesota.

The new fertilizer hub will provide crop nutrients to the cooperative’s farmer customers, CHS said. The plant is expected to open in the spring of 2025 and will be located on the same property as CHS’ canola plant in Hallock.

“CHS is dedicated to investing in the cooperative supply chain on behalf of our ag retail farmer-owners,” said Rick Dusek, executive vice president, ag retail. “This new facility will help our producers grow their businesses by increasing the speed and space of our assets while connecting with the global crop nutrients supply chain.”

CHS operates 230 licensed grain storage facilities, including 214 country elevators, with a total storage capacity of 403.01 million bushels, according to Sosland Publishing Co.'s2024 Grain & Milling Annual, making it the second-largest grain storage company in North America.