CHS acquires Scoular facility in Nebraska, sells two sites to CPI in strategic realignment
The acquisition is part of a larger strategy to invest in assets in key geographies to provide increased market access and maximum efficiency for the cooperative’s owners.
USA – CHS Inc., the largest farmer-owned cooperative in the United States, has announced a pair of transactions reshaping its grain handling footprint in Nebraska. The cooperative is acquiring Scoular’s grain facility in Holdrege while divesting its Roseland and Bladen facilities to Cooperative Producers, Inc. (CPI).
The deal, unveiled on Aug. 14, is expected to close by the end of August, with financial terms undisclosed. CHS said the transactions align with its long-term strategy of investing in assets that provide market access and operational efficiency for its farmer-owners.
Scoular’s Holdrege facility will primarily serve as a seasonal overflow site for CHS’s existing Holdrege operation. Together, the two locations will strengthen grain origination and transportation capabilities, enabling CHS to enhance supply chain performance and broaden global market access for Nebraska farmers.
“This acquisition in Holdrege reflects our ongoing strategy to optimize the CHS supply chain and invest in the long-term success of our farmer-owners,” said Kent Mulder, vice president of operations for CHS.
He added that these changes are designed to create a stronger, more efficient network that benefits growers. “The enhanced speed and space of the Holdrege facility create global market opportunities for Nebraska farmers.”
Based in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, CHS ranks as the second-largest grain handling company in North America, operating 230 grain storage facilities with 403 million bushels of licensed capacity, according to Sosland Publishing Co.’s 2025 Grain & Milling Annual.
Scoular, headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, operates 73 grain facilities with a combined licensed storage capacity of 178.9 million bushels, ranking seventh in North America.
CHS sells two sites to CPI
Meanwhile, CPI said it expects to finalize its purchase of the Roseland and Bladen facilities from CHS by Aug. 31. The cooperative, headquartered in Hastings, Nebraska, operates 22 grain facilities with 88 million bushels of licensed storage capacity, placing it 20th on the North American ranking.
“The addition of the Roseland and Bladen facilities strengthens CPI’s ability to serve our farmer-owners in the heart of our trade territory,” said Gary Brandt, chief executive officer of CPI.
“This acquisition not only enhances our operational efficiency but also reinforces our commitment to ‘Making Local Matter,’ ensuring we provide the resources, services and local expertise our customers need to succeed for generations to come.”
CHS said it is coordinating closely with CPI to ensure a smooth handover at the divested sites.
“We are confident these facilities will provide strategic value for CPI given the alignment with their trade territory,” Mulder said.
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