MFA to acquire four grain elevators from ADM in Missouri
The deal will add storage capacity and expand access for farmer members across key grain regions.
USA – MFA Inc., a farmer-owned cooperative based in Columbia, Missouri, has agreed to acquire four grain elevators from ADM, expanding its grain network and reach with growers in the state.
The companies did not share the value of the deal. MFA said the transaction covers facilities in Montgomery City, Center, Novelty and Shelbina, with a combined licensed storage capacity of about 6 million bushels. The cooperative expects to integrate the sites into its existing system once the deal closes.
“Grain origination is a core service that MFA provides to our members,” said Jason Weirich, chief operations officer at MFA. “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 said MFA will honor current grain contracts at the sites, subject to standard reviews and terms. He added that teams will keep operations running as usual after the transfer.
“These facilities are well-positioned to serve growers in their local trade areas,” he said. “Our goal is to keep grain moving efficiently and provide dependable service our members.”
MFA expects to close the deal in late summer 2026 after it completes due diligence and meets all conditions.
The cooperative serves more than 45,000 members across Missouri and nearby states. It provides grain marketing, agronomy services, animal nutrition and risk management support. MFA runs 65 grain storage facilities with a total licensed capacity of 46.4 million bushels.
“As a cooperative, every capital decision we make is evaluated through the lens of member value,” said Bob Huffman, president and chief executive officer of MFA. “This investment strengthens our grain system and reinforces MFA’s mission of being owned by farmers, for farmers.”
The move follows another recent deal involving MFA. Seed company Beck’s has agreed to acquire the Mid-State Seed soybean processing facility in Marshall, Missouri, from the cooperative. That site spans 12 acres and can process up to 1 million units each year, with storage capacity of more than 400,000 bushels.
“Missouri will likely be our No. 1 state in soybean growth over the 2025 and 2026 seasons,” said Scott Beck, president of Beck’s. “By investing in high-quality infrastructure and elevating our footprint in this region, we’re investing to support the significant demand for our products by farmers in Missouri, Iowa and west.”
MFA said the sale reflects a shift in how it handles seed processing as it aligns capacity with current and future demand.
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