Depending on weather, some areas could have a normal spring 
and others will be faced with more prevented plant. CHS President and CEO Jay Debertin sees a very fluid situation for all players. “It is going to take a lot of coordination with retailers working with farmers and with us so we have the very best information.” CHS reports first quarter net income of nearly $178 million, which compares to $347.5 million one year ago. Fertilizer sales were down, but the propane business was strong. Debertin says CHS is looking forward to the year ahead. “We’ll have to see how spring unfolds, but, frankly we’re going to move forward with a glass half-full outlook and feel we could be set up for a much better year in agriculture.”
