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8 2011 CHS
CONNECTING
TO A HUNGRY WORLD
The sweeping wheat fi elds of north-central
Idaho may be half a world away from growing Asian market
demand, but thanks to their cooperative system, the Riggers
brothers know they’re connected to global opportunity.
Nate and Steve Riggers have built their successful
small grain, legumes and grass seed production operation
at Craigmont, Idaho, on innovation supported by agronomic
inputs, fuel, grain marketing and sound advice from
Primeland Cooperatives, Lewiston, Idaho.
Primeland, Nate says, always has the Riggers’ best
interests in mind, providing critical market insights and
knowledgeable people. The brothers value their connection
to Asian market opportunity through Primeland and the
expanding CHS Pacifi c Northwest export terminal capability.
Future growth plans? Preparing the next generation
of Riggers for success in agriculture.
“I hope my son can join an operation
that’s positioned to succeed, in a region
that’s still relevant in global agriculture
and with farmland that’s more productive
in 10 years than it is today.”
From left: Nate and Steve Riggers