ST. PAUL, Minn., July 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- CHS Inc.
(NASDAQ: CHSCP, CHSCO, CHSCN, CHSCM, CHSCL), the nation's leading
farmer-owned cooperative and a global energy, grains and foods
company, announced today a $100,000 contribution on behalf of eastern
Montana CHS Payback® feed dealers
to assist livestock producers affected by the recent wildfires in
Montana.
The $100,000 commitment will
provide CHS Payback® feed at a discounted rate for ranchers
affected by the Lodgepole Complex fires, which have burned nearly
300,000 acres of land displacing livestock throughout eastern
Montana. Ranchers are encouraged
to contact their local Payback dealers for more information on the
feed discount program.
"Ranchers across eastern Montana have been working around the clock to
defend their land and livestock from the wildfires," says
Rod Paulson, vice president, CHS
Processing. "Long after the blazes subside, many of these hard-hit
ranchers will need assistance to rebuild herds, fence and other
infrastructure. Through this contribution, we hope to alleviate
some of the recovery costs as these ranchers work to restore their
livelihoods."
In addition to the contribution, CHS employees are volunteering
to help local ranchers, arranging feed distributions and working to
identify other short- and long-term needs for assistance.
"Across the CHS trade area, our employees and customers are
stepping up to assist their neighbors and those affected," says
Mark Biedenfeld, vice president,
Aligned Solutions and Stewardship. "CHS and eastern Montana CHS Payback® feed dealers are
committed to working together to ensure these ranchers have the
support they need to recover from the devastation caused by the
wildfires."
CHS Inc. (www.chsinc.com) is a leading global agribusiness owned
by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States. Diversified in energy, grains
and foods, CHS is committed to helping its customers, farmer-owners
and other stakeholders grow their businesses through its domestic
and global operations. CHS, a Fortune 100 company, supplies energy,
crop nutrients, grain marketing services, animal feed, food and
food ingredients, along with business solutions including
insurance, financial and risk management services. The company
operates petroleum refineries/pipelines and manufactures, markets
and distributes Cenex® brand refined fuels,
lubricants, propane and renewable energy products.
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