CommoditAg™ Expands into Missouri and Arkansas
Adds MFA Inc, Another Powerhouse Network Innovator
EFFINGHAM, IL (AgPR) October 8, 2019 - CommoditAg.com, an e-commerce platform for growers, expands its network once again. Today the company announced it has expanded into Missouri and Arkansas with the addition of MFA Incorporated and its five distribution locations throughout the Midwest. "Joining CommoditAg's powerhouse network of innovators, MFA brings greater access to Midwest farmers. We are proud to offer Convenience powered by Experience to MFA's farmer/owners," says Tim Bence, CommoditAg's Chief Operations Officer.
"With CommoditAg LIVE, shopping online at CommoditAg.com gives our grower customers the ordering convenience they want, the real-time and transparent access to inventory they need, and the customer support they've come to expect from us," said Bence. "Our customers can have products shipped or pick-up products at one of our convenient warehouse locations. The addition of five MFA locations makes same-day pickup even easier. CommoditAg customers get all of this with no membership fee. We call this Convenience powered by Experience."
MFA Incorporated is a cooperative built by farmers for farmers. MFA provides a full line of supplier name-brand products for all major row crops and most specialty crops. "MFA is committed to meeting the evolving needs of today's Midwest farmers," says Jeremy Sheffer, MFA's Director of Crop Protection. "We intend to lead the way in finding innovative solutions to improve on-farm productivity and profitability regardless of what type or size of farm. CommoditAg is one more way for us to bring innovation and convenience to our customers."
CommoditAg only partners with innovative ag retailers that understand the changing needs and expectations of today's growers and have the expertise and capabilities to help farmers succeed. Missouri-based MFA Incorporated joins CommoditAg's existing network of innovative suppliers: Crystal Valley and Farmward in Minnesota; Landmark Services Cooperative in Wisconsin; Sunrise Cooperative in Ohio; MKC in Kansas; Liqui-Grow in Iowa and Illinois; and The Equity in Illinois.
About CommoditAg
CommoditAg is the easy, local and direct solution for farmers who want high-quality agriculture products at a value. The company's user-friendly website allows growers to order chemicals and plant-nutrition products directly to their door or a participating facility for easy pickup. CommoditAg's simple online ordering process saves time and money—we put you in control. To experience the CommoditAg™ difference, visit CommoditAg.com.
About MFA
MFA Incorporated, founded in 1914, is a farmer-owned cooperative. Directed by its board of farmer/owners, MFA seeks to make the cooperative responsive to the changing needs of the business of farming. The company provides grain marketing, agronomic inputs and services, feed, animal health products, farm supplies, precision agriculture solutions along with financing and insurance services to farmers in Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Iowa. These products and services are offered through 145 MFA Agri Services Centers, as well as some 24 local affiliates with 20 branches and a wide network of local, independent cooperatives and dealers.
Featured Product
Elmo Motion Control - The Platinum Line, a new era in servo control
Significantly enhanced servo performance, higher EtherCAT networking precision, richer servo operation capabilities, more feedback options, and certified smart Functional Safety. Elmo's industry-leading Platinum line of servo drives provides faster and more enhanced servo performance with wider bandwidth, higher resolutions, and advanced control for better results. Platinum drives offer precise EtherCAT networking, faster cycling, high synchronization, negligible jitters, and near-zero latency. They are fully synchronized to the servo loops and feature-rich feedback support, up to three feedbacks simultaneously (with two absolute encoders working simultaneously). The Platinum Line includes one of the world's smallest Functional Safety, and FSoE-certified servo drives with unique SIL capabilities.