MFA Incorporated announced on Apr. 17 that it has entered into an agreement to acquire four Missouri grain elevators from ADM, aiming to strengthen its grain origination footprint and expand market access for its member-owners.
The move is significant for producers in Missouri as it increases the cooperative’s capacity and reach, providing more delivery points and improving logistics for local growers.
The transaction covers country grain elevators in Montgomery City, Center, Novelty, and Shelbina. These facilities together represent about 6 million bushels of licensed storage capacity and are located in important grain-producing regions. Upon closing, they will become part of MFA’s existing network. “Grain origination is a core service that MFA provides to our members,” said MFA Chief Operations Officer Jason Weirich. “By bringing these facilities into our cooperative system, we’re expanding access to delivery points and improving our grain handling logistics. These assets will help maintain competitive markets for the grain our members grow and deliver growers the benefits available by marketing through a cooperative.”
Weirich also said that MFA plans to honor existing contracts at the acquired locations subject to customary reviews and terms. He stated operations are expected to continue as normal after closing: “These facilities are well‑positioned to serve growers in their local trade areas,” Weirich added. “Our goal is to keep grain moving efficiently and provide dependable service our members.” He further noted MFA’s commitment: “We view this as a long‑term investment in local agriculture and the rural communities where they’re located.”
The acquisition was approved by MFA’s Board of Directors as part of its long-term strategy focused on infrastructure investments supporting producers directly. The deal is expected to close late summer 2026 pending standard conditions.
“As a cooperative, every capital decision we make is evaluated through the lens of member value,” said Bob Huffman, President and CEO of MFA Incorporated. “This investment strengthens our grain system and reinforces MFA’s mission of being owned by farmers, for farmers.”
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