ONTENTS Visit us online at chsinc.com/c 6 Energy Gold Rush U.S. produces more oil than it imports. 14 Flower Power Argentina is home to new sunfl ower plant. 24 Made for TV Behind the scenes of making a commercial. On the cover: The Bakken region of North Dakota is one of several booming U.S. energy areas. 12 Behind the Check CHS returns $433 million in patronage. 16 View Washington export terminal nears completion. 19 Coming Home Military skills transfer to workplace. 27 News Briefs The latest from CHS and its business partners. 30 People Jake Kraft preps for the future.