Michigan Agricultural Commodities

What Michigan Agricultural Commodities does

Michigan Agricultural Commodities (MAC), founded in 1976 and headquartered in Lansing, Michigan, is a privately held agricultural commodity handler and farm-services platform operating as Michigan's largest grain handler. Through 7 elevators and approximately 48 million bushels of storage capacity spread across Blissfield, Breckenridge, Brown City, Jasper, Marlette, Middleton, and Newaygo, the company buys, sells, stores, and trades soybeans, corn, wheat, oats, rye, dry beans, feed, and fertilizer. Centralized merchandising at Lansing extends trading reach across every state east of the Mississippi River plus Canada, supported by multiple rail connections (NS, CN, CSXT, Huron & Eastern). The company serves Michigan farmers with a 15-minute-or-less turnaround guarantee at its facilities.

Beyond core grain marketing, MAC operates a full-service agronomy division at Middleton and Breckenridge offering crop inputs (liquid and dry fertilizers, micronutrients), custom application, variable-rate Y-Drop application, soil sampling and gridding, licensed drone application, and an e-commerce store at macagsupply.com. Specialty programs include black bean receiving/cleaning/processing at Breckenridge for the canning industry, Identity Preserved (IP), non-GMO, and GMO food-grade soybeans for domestic and export markets, and an organic corn program entered in 2019 providing nationwide liquidity to Michigan's organic market. Digital customer engagement runs through the Bushel-powered mobile app, Bushel ScaleTicket web portal (real-time bids and text-message bids), CME futures data, and DTN weather integration, with Direct Deposit added to the app in July 2025.

The company earns revenue through commodity trading margins, storage fees, agronomy input distribution, specialty crop processing premiums, and professional services fees (custom application, drone work, soil testing). Ownership has remained with the Geers family since founding; the 2021 leadership transition installed Ted Tucker as EVP/CFO alongside Robert Geers (VP Merchandising), Adam Geers (VP Operations), and John Ezinga (VP Agronomy/Business Development, retired June 2026), with approximately 100 employees supporting operations.

Name

Michigan Agricultural Commodities

Legal name

Michigan Agricultural Commodities Inc.

Website

https://michag.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Michigan Agricultural Commodities (MAC) is a privately held, Lansing-based agricultural handler operating 7 Michigan elevators with 48 million bushels of storage. It buys, sells, stores, and trades grain, agronomy inputs, dry beans, IP food-grade soybeans, and organic corn for Michigan farmers and international buyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Grain Handling & Agricultural Commodity Services

NAICS

Farm Product Warehousing and Storage (493130)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Grain Merchandising & Origination Facilities (AFAOAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Country & Inland Grain Elevators (Receiving/Shipping) (AFAOAAAA), Grain Blending & Segregation (Identity-Preserved/Non-GMO) (AFAOAAAG), Rail-Served Bulk Grain Terminals & Transload Warehouses (AFAOACAD), Grain & Agri-Bulk Terminals (Elevators, Silos, Feed Grains) (TLAHABAD)

Keywords

• Grain handling services
• Agricultural commodities merchandising
• Crop agronomy services
• Grain storage elevators
• Food-grade soybean processing

Headquarters

HQ city

Lansing

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Grain Trading and Storage: MAC buys, sells, and stores agricultural commodities (soybeans, corn, wheat, oats, rye, feed, fertilizer, dry beans, feed ingredients, and other grains) throughout the United States and Canada. The company earns revenue through commodity trading margins and storage fees.
2. Black Bean Processing: MAC receives, stores, cleans, and processes Michigan-grown black beans to meet end-user specifications before shipping to packaging or canning facilities.
3. Food Grade Soybean Program: MAC partners with Michigan farmers to provide Identity Preserved (IP), non-GMO, and GMO food grade soybeans to domestic and international customers, earning premiums for quality standards.
4. Organic Corn: MAC entered the organic marketplace in 2019, providing nationwide liquidity to Michigan's organic market with dedicated storage space and certified organic handling.
5. Agronomy Services: MAC provides agronomy services including crop inputs (fertilizers, seeds, plant protection products), custom application, professional services, drone services, and an online store. Services are offered out of Middleton and Breckenridge facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Michigan Agricultural Commodities (MAC) operates Michigan's largest grain handling network, running seven elevators across eight locations with approximately 48 million bushels of storage capacity. The company buys, stores, conditions, and merchandises grains and specialty crops — including identity-preserved (IP) food-grade soybeans, black beans, and organic corn — while providing agronomy services to its farmer customers.

Product overview

Michigan Agricultural Commodities (MAC) operates as a diversified agricultural services company offering a unified platform of grain marketing, agronomy services, and specialty crop processing. The core offering consists of Grain Marketing services for buying, selling, and storing commodities (corn, soybeans, wheat, oats, rye), supported by a network of 7 elevators with 48 million bushels of storage capacity. The agronomy division provides a comprehensive suite including Crop Inputs, Professional Services, Licensed Drone Services, and an Online Store. Specialty processing includes Black Bean Services, Food Grade Soybeans (Identity Preserved), and Organic Corn programs. Digital offerings include a MAC Mobile App for account access and the Bushel-based ScaleTicket platform for real-time bids. The company serves Michigan farmers through 8 locations with approximately 100 employees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Grain Marketing Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 48 million bushels of storage capacity across 7 elevators
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Great Lakes Central RailroadminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2014MAC formed a partnership with Great Lakes Central Railroad for the Cadillac facility lease in 2014, providing rail access and logistics capabilities. Operations at Cadillac ceased in 2019.
• UAP GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2005MAC formed a marketing agreement with UAP Group in 2005 for 1,000,000 bushels, distributing agronomy and crop input products.
• Kelley Bean CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004MAC formed a handling and processing agreement for dry beans with Kelley Bean Company in 2004, enabling MAC to process and handle dry beans for the company.
• LAC (Canadian Partnership)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1985MAC formed a Canadian partnership with LAC in 1985, expanding its geographic scope and enabling cross-border commodity trading between the US and Canada.
• Global Organic AlliancecoreTechnology or IntegrationMAC is Certified Organic through Global Organic Alliance, enabling the company to handle and process organic grain at its facilities.
• BushelcoreTechnology or IntegrationMAC uses Bushel's technology platform for its mobile app, web portal, and ScaleTicket system, providing customers with bids, invoices, tickets, settlements, and direct deposit functionality.
• Rupp SeedsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRupp Seeds offers a full line of corn, soybeans, wheat and alfalfa, available at Middleton and Newaygo locations.
• DF SeedsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDF Seeds provides locally produced Michigan corn, soybean and wheat options, available at Marlette and Brown City locations.
• Legacy SeedsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLegacy Seeds is a family-run seed business providing alfalfa, grain and forage needs, corn and soybean options, available at Marlette.
• Hubbard FeedsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMAC Middleton carries packaged or bulk animal feed from Hubbard Feeds, including calf milk replacer, beef proteins, minerals, and Showrite Show feeds.
• Agricultural Retailers AssociationminorOthersMAC is a member of the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA), an industry trade organization.
• GEAPS (Grain Elevator and Processing Society)minorOthersMAC is a member of GEAPS, a professional organization for the grain handling and processing industry.
• NGFA (National Grain and Feed Association)minorOthersMAC is a member of NGFA, a trade association for the grain, feed, and processing industry.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves17 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Andersons: Michigan-headquartered (Maumee, OH but with strong Michigan presence) diversified agribusiness with grain handling, agronomy services, and specialty crop programs. Most directly comparable to MAC in business model combining grain merchandising with agronomy and specialty processing.
• Heritage Cooperative: Michigan/Ohio agricultural cooperative providing grain marketing, agronomy services, and crop inputs. Comparable as a regional grain and agronomy services provider with farmer ownership structure.
• Cooperative Elevator Co. Michigan farmer-owned grain cooperative operating multiple elevators across eastern Michigan. Direct competitor for farmer grain deliveries and storage in the same regional footprint.
• Star of the West Milling: Michigan-based flour mill and grain handler operating in similar regional geography. Comparable in being a Michigan-headquartered agricultural commodity handler with farmer-customer relationships.
• Kelley Bean Company: Major dry bean processor and MAC's partner for dry bean handling since 2004. Direct competitor in black bean processing and adjacent in the same dry bean value chain.

Broad incumbents

• Growmark: Large Midwestern agricultural cooperative offering grain, agronomy, and energy services across multiple states. Comparable in agronomy services and grain handling, with broader geographic scope.
• Cargill: Global agribusiness giant with grain origination, trading, and processing. Competes with MAC for grain origination in Michigan and the eastern US, though at vastly larger scale.
• CHS Inc. Largest US agricultural cooperative with grain handling, agronomy, and global trading operations. Provides broader product portfolio and global reach, but overlaps with MAC's core grain merchandising and agronomy services.
• ADM (Archer Daniels Midland): Global grain trader and processor with extensive US origination network. Competes with MAC for farmer grain purchases and operates in food-grade soy and organic grain segments where MAC participates.

Regional players

• Sunrise Ag Cooperative: Michigan agricultural cooperative providing grain and agronomy services in similar regional geography. Direct competitor in Michigan farmer services with similar product mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MACommodities
• Facebookfacebook.com/MACommodities
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/michigan-agricultural-commodities-inc

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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