May 13, 2020

MKC Acquires Mid-West Fertilizer

Acquisition includes grain, wholesale and retail agronomy, energy, feed and trucking

source: MKC

MKC, a farmer-owned agricultural cooperative, has finalized the acquisition of Mid-West Fertilizer, Inc., a full-service agricultural retailer headquartered in Paola, Kansas, effective May 12. The company will operate as Mid-West Fertilizer, LLC.

"Together, the acquisition strengthens our position in the marketplace and will allow us to expand our services to create additional value for our owners and customers," says MKC President and CEO Brad Stedman. "We see growth of our footprint as a key part of our strategy. Mid-West Fertilizer is a strong ag retail organization with a great team. The synergies gained through this acquisition will allow both companies to continue to achieve greater success."

The acquisition included grain, wholesale and retail agronomy, energy, feed and trucking.

廊坊开发区和中西部肥料旁边工作another for three years through their relationship with Team Marketing Alliance, LLC, a majority-owned subsidiary of MKC.

"We chose to partner with an organization that will continue to bring value to producers, provide employees' career development opportunities and allow our organization to be successful well into the future," says Rod Silver, former president and CEO of Mid-West Fertilizer. "I look forward to the long-term value and new opportunities for our producers, employees and communities."

Mid-West Fertilizer, LLC. will be operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of MKC. Silver will continue to provide leadership to Mid-West Fertilizer, LLC. after the acquisition.

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