Key Takeaways
- CHS sold its 50% ownership stake in Crestline Crop Nutrients LLC to Sunrise Cooperative.
- The transaction closed on January 29, 2026.
- CHS and Sunrise established a new long-term agreement expanding agronomy service coverage.
- Crestline Crop Nutrients has served Ohio growers since its formation in 2010.
- The transition is intended to streamline operations and support local cooperative members.
CHS and Sunrise Cooperative Announce Ownership Transition
CHS and Sunrise Cooperative announced an evolution of their long-standing partnership aimed at strengthening the crop nutrients supply chain. As part of the transition, CHS has sold its 50% ownership stake in Crestline Crop Nutrients LLC to Sunrise Cooperative, resulting in Sunrise assuming full ownership of the fertilizer blending and storage facility.
Alongside the ownership change, the two organizations entered into a new long-term agreement that expands CHS’s role in supporting Sunrise’s agronomy business. Under the agreement, the organization will serve a greater number of Sunrise locations and increase the volume of crop nutrients supplied through the cooperative system.
“This agreement reflects the CHS commitment to strengthening the cooperative system and ensuring reliable access to high-quality crop nutrients products,” said John Griffith, Executive Vice President, CHS Ag Business and CHS Hedging. “By aligning our capabilities in a new way, CHS and Sunrise can deliver even greater value to producers across Ohio.”
