Receivables [Abstract]
Receivables Securitization Facility, Amount
Receivables Securitization Facility, Amount
Transfer of Financial Assets Accounted for as Sale, Securitization Facility, Amount
Availability under Securitization Facility
Availability under Securitization Facility
Transfer of Financial Assets Accounted For As Sale, Securitization Facility Availability
Deferred purchase price receivable
Deferred purchase price receivable
Deferred purchase price receivable
Monthly settlements, net
Monthly settlements, net
Transfer of Financial Assets Accounted For as Sales, Deferred Purchase Price Receivable, Monthly settlements, net
Cash collections
Cash collections
Transfer of Financial Assets, Accounted For as Sales, Deferred Purchase Price Receivable, Cash Collections
Fair value adjustment
Fair value adjustment
Transfer of Financial Assets Accounted For as Sales, Deferred Purchase Price Receivable, Fair Value Adjustment Recorded through Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Consolidation, Policy
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Deferred Purchase Price [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Deferred Purchase Price [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Deferred Purchase Price [Table Text Block]
DEI [Abstract]
DEI [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Reconciliation of gross and net fair values of assets and liabilities subject to offsetting arrangements [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of gross and net fair values of assets and liabilities subject to offsetting arrangements [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of gross and net fair values of assets and liabilities subject to offsetting arrangements [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Purchase and Sales Contracts [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Effect on Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Schedule of Fair Value Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Derivatives Instruments Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location
Schedule of Derivatives Instruments Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Customer Lists [Member]
Customer Lists [Member]
Trademarks and other intangible assets [Member]
Trademarks and other intangible assets [Member]
Trademarks and other intangible assets [Member]
Total intangible assets [Domain]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Carrying Amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Qualified Pension Benefits
Pension Plan [Member]
Non-Qualified Pension Benefits
Other Pension Plan [Member]
Other Benefits
Other Pension, Postretirement and Supplemental Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Component of net periodic benefit costs: [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) [Abstract]
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Expected return on assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return (Loss) on Plan Assets
Prior service cost (credit) amortization
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Actuarial (gain) loss amortization
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gain (Loss)
Net periodic benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Employer
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Employer
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Interest rate swap derivatives
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Designated as Hedging Instrument
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Foreign currency derivatives
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Embedded Derivative Financial Instruments [Member]
Embedded Derivative Financial Instruments [Member]
Commodity and freight derivatives
Commodity and Freight Derivatives [Member]
Commodity and Freight Derivatives [Member]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Equity Method Investee, Name [Domain]
Investment, Name [Domain]
CF Nitrogen LLC [Member]
CF Nitrogen LLC [Member]
CF Nitrogen LLC [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Noncurrent
Derivative Asset, Noncurrent
Derivative Liability, Noncurrent
Derivative Liability, Noncurrent
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral
Derivative Assets
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Amount Not Offset on Balance Sheet
Derivative Asset, Not Offset, Policy Election Deduction
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral
Derivative Liabilities
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Derivative Liability, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash, Offset
Derivative, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Amount Not Offset on Balance Sheet
Derivative Liability, Not Offset, Policy Election Deduction
Annual Payment Receivable Contingent On Investment Credit Rating
Annual Payment Receivable Contingent On Investment Credit Rating
Annual Payment Receivable Contingent On Investment Credit Rating
Credit Rating Agencies Threshold, Minimum
Credit Rating Agencies Threshold, Minimum
Credit Rating Agencies Threshold, Minimum
Payments For Credit Rating Decrease In Investment
Payments For Credit Rating Decrease
Payments For Credit Rating Decrease
Embedded derivative asset
Embedded Derivative, Fair Value of Embedded Derivative Asset
Embedded Derivative, Gain on Embedded Derivative
Embedded Derivative, Gain on Embedded Derivative
Derivative Asset, Notional Amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies
Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs of Assumptions Used
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Interest Expense
Interest Expense [Member]
Hedged Item
Hedged Item [Member]
Hedged Item [Member]
Gain (loss) on fair value hedging relationship
Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedges Recognized in Earnings
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Domain]
Customer [Domain]
Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable [Domain]
Receivable [Domain]
CHS Capital Notes Receivable [Member]
CHS Capital Notes Receivable [Member]
CHS Capital Notes Receivable [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Notes Receivable, Short-Term
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Net, Current [Abstract]
CHS Capital notes receivable, current, term
Notes and Loans Receivable, Current, Term
Notes and Loans Receivable, Current, Term
Notes Receivable, Long-Term
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Net, Noncurrent [Abstract]
CHS Capital long-term notes receivable, non-current, term
Notes and Loans Receivable, Non Current, Net, Term
Notes and Loans Receivable, Net, Non-Current, Term
CHS Capital long-term notes receivable
Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Net, Noncurrent
Commercial Notes to Notes and Loans Receivable, Net, Percentage
Commercial Notes to Notes and Loans Receivable, Net, Percentage
Commercial Notes to Notes and Loans Receivable, Net, Percentage
Producer Notes to Notes and Loans Receivable, Net, Percentage
Producer Notes to Notes and Loans Receivable, Net, Percentage
Producer Notes to Notes and Loans Receivable, Net, Percentage
Interest Income Accrual Term, Discontinued
Interest Income Accrual, Discontinued, Term
Interest Income Accrual, Discontinued, Term
CHS Capital long-term notes receivable additional available credit of counterparty
Notes and Loans Receivables, Net, Noncurrent, Remaining Borrowing Capacity of Counterparty
Notes and Loans Receivables, Net, Noncurrent, Remaining Borrowing Capacity of Counterparty
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Investments [Abstract]
Investment Holdings, Schedule of Investments [Table Text Block]
Investment Holdings, Schedule of Investments [Table Text Block]
Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block]
Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Investment [Axis]
Investment [Axis]
Investment [Domain]
Investment [Domain]
Miscellaneous Investments [Member]
Miscellaneous Investments [Member]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segment [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Nitrogen Production [Member]
Nitrogen Production [Member]
Nitrogen Production [Member]
Foods [Member]
Foods [Member]
Foods [Member]
Corporate and Other
Corporate and Other [Member]
Ag [Member]
Ag [Member]
Ag [Member]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Cargill, Inc. [Member]
Cargill, Inc. [Member]
Cargill, Inc. [Member]
Ventura Foods, LLC
Ventura Foods, LLC [Member]
Ventura Foods, LLC [Member]
TEMCO, LLC
TEMCO, LLC [Member]
TEMCO, LLC [Member]
Ardent Mills LLC [Member]
Ardent Mills LLC [Member]
Ardent Mills LLC [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity (income) loss from investments
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments
Ownership percentage
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Equity Method Investments
Equity Method Investments
Number of parent companies
Number of parent companies
Number of parent companies
Ownership of joint venture partner
Equity Method Investment, Third Party Ownership Percentage
Equity Method Investment, Third Party Ownership Percentage
Equity value exceeding carrying value
Equity Method Investment, Difference Between Carrying Amount and Underlying Equity
Cost Method Investments
Cost Method Investments
Investments
Investments
Trade accounts receivable
Accounts Receivable, Gross, Current
CHS Capital notes receivable
Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Gross, Current
Deferred purchase price receivable
Deferred purchase price receivable, current
Deferred purchase price receivable, current
Other
Other Receivables, Gross, Current
Receivables, gross
Accounts, Notes and Loans and Other Receivables, Gross, Current
Accounts, Notes and Loans and Other Receivables, Gross, Current
Less allowances and reserves
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Notes and Loans and Other Receivables, Current
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Notes and Loans and Other Receivables, Current
Total receivables
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Net, Current
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Ardent Mills, Ventura, CF Nitrogen [Member] [Member]
Ardent Mills, Ventura, CF Nitrogen [Member] [Member]
Ardent Mills, Ventura, CF Nitrogen [Member] [Member]
Net Sales
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Revenue
Gross Profit
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Gross Profit (Loss)
Net earnings
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Net Income (Loss)
Net income (loss) attributable to CHS Inc.
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Receivables
Financing Receivables [Text Block]
Grain and oilseed - bushels
Grain and oilseed contracts [Member]
Grain and oilseed contracts [Member]
Energy products - barrels
Energy products [Member]
Energy products [Member]
Processed grain and oilseed - tons
Soy product contracts [Member]
Soy product contracts [Member]
Crop nutrients - tons
Crop nutrients contracts [Member]
Crop nutrients contracts
Ocean and barge freight - metric tons
Ocean and barge freight contracts [Member]
Ocean and barge freight contracts [Member]
Rail freight - rail cars
Rail freight contracts [Member]
Rail freight contracts [Member]
Natural gas - MMBtu
Natural gas contracts [Member]
Natural gas contracts [Member]
Position [Axis]
Position [Axis]
Position [Domain]
Position [Domain]
Long [Member]
Long [Member]
Short [Member]
Short [Member]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Energy [Member]
Energy [Member]
Energy [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance, Goodwill
Goodwill
Effect of foreign currency translation adjustments
Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Ending Balance, Goodwill
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Interest Expense
Interest Expense, Debt
Capitalized interest
Interest Costs Capitalized Adjustment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Stockholders Equity
Schedule of Stockholders Equity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Benefit plans
Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans [Text Block]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Net income (loss)
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Postretirement benefit plan activity, net of tax expense (benefit)
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax
Unrealized net gain (loss) on available for sale investments, net of tax expense (benefit)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Cash flow hedges, net of tax expense (benefit)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax expense (benefit)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to CHS
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Schedule of Capitalization, Equity [Table]
Schedule of Capitalization, Equity [Table]
Capital equity certificates [Member]
Capital equity certificates [Member]
Capital equity certificates [Member]
Nonpatronage Equity Certificates [Member]
Nonpatronage Equity Certificates [Member]
Nonpatronage Equity Certificates [Member]
Non-qualified Equity Certificates [Member]
Non-qualified Equity Certificates [Member]
Non-qualified Equity Certificates [Member]
Preferred Stock [Member]
Preferred Stock [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Capital Reserves [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Schedule of Capitalization, Equity [Line Items]
Schedule of Capitalization, Equity [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Reversal of prior year patronage and redemption estimates
Reversal of prior year patronage and redemption estimates
Reversal of prior year patronage and redemption estimates
Patronage Refunds
Patronage Refunds
Redemptions of equities
Equity Certificates Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value
Equity impact of the value of equity certificates that has been repurchased and retired during the period.
Preferred stock dividends
Dividends, Preferred Stock, Cash
Other, net
Stockholders' Equity, Other
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Estimated 2018 cash patronage refunds
Patronage Refunds, Estimated
Patronage Refunds, Estimated
Estimated 2018 equity redemptions
Equity redemptions, estimate
Equity redemptions, estimate
Ending Balance
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenues
Revenues
Cost of goods sold
Cost of Goods Sold
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Marketing, general and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Reserve and impairment charges (recoveries), net
Reserve and impairment charges (recoveries), net
Reserve and impairment charges (recoveries), net
Operating earnings (loss)
Operating Income (Loss)
(Gain) loss on disposal of business
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business
Interest Expense
Interest Expense
Other (income) loss
Other Nonoperating Income
Income tax expense (benefit)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net income (loss)
Net income (loss) attributable to CHS Inc.
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Guarantor obligations, maximum exposure, undiscounted
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted
Maximum guarantees allowed by bank covenants
Maximum Guarantees Allowed by Bank Covenants
Maximum Guarantees Allowed by Bank Covenants
Commitments and Contingencies [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventory, Current
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net income (loss)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Amortization of deferred major repair costs
Amortization of Deferred Major Repair Costs
Amortization of deferred costs associated with major maintenance at refineries to overhaul, repair, inspect and replace process materials and equipment.
Equity (income) loss from investments
Distributions from equity investments
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution
Provision for doubtful accounts
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
Gain on disposal of business
Unrealized (gain) loss on crack spread contingent liability
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability
Long-lived asset impairment, net of recoveries
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of
Reserve against supplier advance payments
Loss contingency on supplier advance payments
Reserve against supplier advance payments
Deferred taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Other, net
Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Receivables
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Derivative assets
Increase (Decrease) in Derivative Assets
Margin and related deposits
Increase (Decrease) in Margin Deposits Outstanding
Supplier advance payments
Increase Decrease in Advances on Inventory Purchases
The increase (decrease) during the period of advances on inventory purchases
Other current assets and other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
Customer margin deposits and credit balances
Increase Decrease in Customer Margin Deposits and Credit Balances
The increase (decrease) during the reporting period of customer margin deposits and credit balances.
Customer advance payments
Increase (Decrease) in Customer Advances
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Derivative liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Derivative Liabilities
Other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Proceeds from disposition of property, plant and equipment
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Proceeds from sale of business
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Expenditures for major repairs
Expenditures for Major Repairs
Payments for planned major maintenance at refineries to overhaul, repair, inspect and replace process materials and equipment.
Investments in joint ventures and other
Payments to Acquire Investments
Investments redeemed
Proceeds from Sale of Equity Method Investments
Proceeds from sale of investments
Proceeds from Sale, Maturity and Collection of Investments
Changes in CHS Capital notes receivable, net
Payments for (Proceeds from) Loans Receivable
Financing extended to customers
Financing extended to customers
Financing extended to customers
Payments from customer financing
Proceeds from Collection of Notes Receivable
Other investing activities, net
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from lines of credit and long-term borrowings
Proceeds from lines of credit and long-term borrowings
Proceeds from lines of credit and long-term borrowings
Payments on lines of credit, long term-debt and capital lease obligations
Payments on lines of credit, long term debt and capital lease obligations
Payments on lines of credit, long term debt and capital lease obligations
Changes in checks and drafts outstanding
Increase (Decrease) in Outstanding Checks, Financing Activities
Preferred stock dividends paid
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Preferred Stock and Preference Stock
Retirements of equities
Payments for Repurchase of Other Equity
Cash patronage dividends paid
Cash Patronage Dividends Paid
The cash portion of patronage dividends paid to members.
Other financing activities, net
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Other Assets
Other Assets [Member]
Other Liabilities
Other Liabilities [Member]
Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt
Long-term Debt [Text Block]
Segment Reporting
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Grain and oilseed
Agricultural Related Inventory, Grain and Oilseed
Agricultural Related Inventory, Grain and Oilseed
Energy
Energy Related Inventory
Crop nutrients
Agricultural Related Inventory, Plant Material
Feed and farm supplies
Agricultural Related Inventory, Feed and Supplies
Processed grain and oilseed
Agricultural Related Inventory, Processed Crops
Agricultural Related Inventory, Processed Crops
Other
Other Inventory, Net of Reserves
Total inventories
Inventory, Net
LIFO inventory, difference amount had FIFO inventory valuation method been used
Inventory, LIFO Reserve
Percentage of LIFO inventory
Percentage of LIFO Inventory
Inventory, Current [Table]
Inventory, Current [Table]
Inventory [Line Items]
Inventory [Line Items]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Assets [Abstract]
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets [Abstract]
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Receivables
Inventories
Derivative assets
Derivative Asset, Current
Margin and related deposits
Margin Deposit Assets
Supplier advance payments
Advances on Inventory Purchases
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property, plant and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities [Abstract]
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Notes payable
Short-term Bank Loans and Notes Payable
Current portion of long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Customer margin deposits and credit balances
Customer Margin Deposits And Credit Balances
The amount of cash or securities from customers in exchange for a trading or derivatives position and the amount of credit customers have avaiilable on open accounts.
Customer advance payments
Customer Advances, Current
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Derivative liabilities
Derivative Liability, Current
Accrued expenses
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Dividends and equities payable
Dividends and equities payable
Dividends payable on preferred stock, the cash portion of patronage dividends payable to members, and the retirement of equity certificates payable to members.
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Long-term deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)
Commitments and Contingencies
Equities:
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Preferred stock
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Equity certificates
Equity Certificates
Non-cash portion of patronage dividends retained by the Company in the members' names.
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Capital reserves
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Total CHS Inc. equities
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Noncontrolling interests
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total equities
Total liabilities and equities
Liabilities and Equity
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Scenario, Forecast
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Impaired income tax receivable due to Brazilian tax legislation
Impaired Income Tax Receivable, Brazilian Tax Legislation
Impaired Income Tax Receivable, Brazilian Tax Legislation
Current tax expense, sale of assets
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current tax expense, performance of foreign guarantees
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Corporate Tax Rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Provisional tax liability
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Transition Tax For Accumulated Foreign Earnings, Provisional Income Tax Expense
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Transition Tax For Accumulated Foreign Earnings, Provisional Income Tax Expense
Discrete provisional net benefit
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Change In Tax Rate, Deferred Tax Asset, Provisional Income Tax Expense
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Change In Tax Rate, Deferred Tax Asset, Provisional Income Tax Expense
Deferred tax benefit
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Change in Tax Rate, Deferred Tax Liability, Provisional Income Tax Benefit
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Change in Tax Rate, Deferred Tax Liability, Provisional Income Tax Benefit
Inventories
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Table]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Table]
Interest rate derivatives
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Cost of goods sold
Cost of Sales [Member]
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Other Income [Member]
Other Income [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Operating Leased Assets [Table]
Schedule of Operating Leased Assets [Table]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Annual Rental Payments
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Annual Rental Payments
Annual Rent Increases, Percent
Annual Rent Increases, Percent
Annual Rent Increases, Percent
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Interest,Net
Interest Income and Interest Expense Disclosure [Table Text Block]
Investments
Investments and Other Noncurrent Assets [Text Block]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Notes payable
Notes payable [Member]
Notes Payable [Member]
CHS Capital notes payable
CHS Capital notes payable [Member]
CHS Capital notes payable [Member]
Five-Year Revolving Facilities [Member]
Five-Year Revolving Facilities [Member]
Five-Year Revolving Facilities [Member]
Short-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Short-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Short-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Short-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Line of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Revolving credit facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity
Debt Instrument, Term
Debt Instrument, Term
Long-term Line of Credit, Amount Outstanding
Long-term Line of Credit
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Postretirement benefit plan activity, tax expense (benefit)
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, Tax
Unrealized net gain (loss) on available for sale investments, tax expense (benefit)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities, Tax
Cash flow hedges, tax expense (benefit)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax
Foreign currency translation adjustment, tax expense (benefit)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax
Equities
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Net Investment Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Net Investment Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, before Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, before Tax
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Foreign currency derivatives
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure
Derivative Asset
Derivative Asset
Deferred compensation assets
Deferred Compensation Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Deferred Compensation Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Deferred purchase price receivable
Deferred Consideration Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure
Deferred Consideration Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure
Other assets
Other Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Total assets
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Derivative Liability
Derivative Liability
Foreign currency derivatives
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure
Total liabilities
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Reconciling Amounts
Segment Reconciling Items [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating earnings (loss)
Total assets
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt [Member]
Carrying Amount of Hedged Liabilities
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item
Cumulative Amount of Fair Value Hedging Adjustments Included in the Carrying Amount of Hedged Liabilities
Fair Value Hedges, Net