By Blake Jackson
MFA Incorporated and Black Family Enterprises have announced a partnership to establish Mid-Ozark Fertilizer, LLC, a new venture focused on building and operating a dry fertilizer blending and distribution facility near Lebanon, Missouri.
Scheduled to begin operations in fall 2026, the facility is designed to serve farmers and agribusinesses across south-central Missouri, improving product access and reducing wait times during critical application periods.
The planned site will feature a 10,000-ton dry fertilizer plant equipped with advanced blending technology, enabling fast and accurate mixing, efficient unloading, and streamlined loadout processes. This high-capacity facility is expected to enhance supply reliability while supporting both wholesale customers and producers who utilize their own tender equipment.
“This joint venture will give customers in the area a high-capacity asset for fertilizer distribution,” said Jason Weirich, chief operating officer for MFA Incorporated.
“We have used similar designs in other parts of MFA’s trade territory, and they have significantly improved unloading speed, blend accuracy and loadout efficiency. We expect this facility to deliver those same benefits in the mid Ozarks.”
The facility will also include specialized equipment such as a declining weight scale system, allowing for precise handling of bulk materials.
Its storage capacity will function as a key distribution hub, strengthening market access and operational efficiency for regional customers.
“We’re excited to bring the ease and efficiency of the latest in blending technology to the farmers and ranchers of south-central Missouri,” said Jacob Black, managing partner for Black Family Enterprises.
“We will now get to experience the efficiency of facilities designed for crop country here in the beauty of the Ozarks.”
Construction is set to begin in April, with completion targeted for early fall 2026. “This is the kind of collaboration that makes sense for both organizations and the growers we serve,” said Bob Huffman, president and CEO of MFA Incorporated. “By working together, we can create scale and efficiency that support long term customer value.”
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