Tate Named President of Producer Ag, LLC

Mike Tate has been named president of Producer Ag, LLC and will step into the role on June 2, 2025, the company’s board of directors announced today.  

Established in 2023 by longtime cooperative partners CHS Inc. and Mid-Kansas Cooperative (MKC), the Producer Ag grain marketing joint venture enhances the value of an end-to-end cooperative supply chain in the Southern Plains, broadening market access and patronage-eligible options to optimize owner value. 

Tate will lead the day-to-day supply chain operations of Producer Ag, driving strong performance and profitability, while working with the Producer Ag Board of Directors to set strategic direction. 

Tate joins Producer Ag from Bunge where he held grain origination, operations and supply chain leadership roles for more than 20 years.  Most recently he served as director of origination, helping develop the origination strategy for the company’s U.S.-based grain assets and soy processing facilities.  In addition, through his time at Bunge, he worked across several key areas of the supply chain, including as southern district manager, as export facility manager in Louisiana, as general manager of an ethanol facility and as district commercial manager in Mississippi.  

“Mike’s deep and vast experience in grain operations, supply chain and asset management, as well as his close connection to customers throughout his career make him the ideal choice for this position,” said Brad Stedman, Producer Ag board chair and president and CEO of MKC. “This is a pivotal time for Producer Ag as we advance our mission to connect customers to grain markets worldwide. I am excited to welcome Mike to Producer Ag and work alongside him to position the joint venture for success.” 

Tate holds a B.S. degree in business management from Louisiana State University and is a board member at key trade associations, including the National Grain and Feed Association.  

 

Producer Ag, LLC (www.producerag.com) is a strategic grain marketing joint venture between CHS Inc. and Mid-Kansas Cooperative (MKC). Established to maximize the value of an end-to-end cooperative supply chain in the Southern Plains, Producer Ag, LLC connects area farmers and cooperatives with end-use markets and customers. Leveraging the complementary assets of CHS and MKC, this partnership aims to create an efficient, integrated supply chain that drives long-term growth and market access. With an emphasis on expanding marketing opportunities, Producer Ag, LLC is committed to enhancing the economic viability and sustainability of U.S. agriculture. 

CHS Inc. (www.chsinc.com) creates connections to empower agriculture. As a leading global agribusiness and the largest farmer-owned cooperative in the United States, CHS serves customers in 65 countries and employs approximately 10,000 people worldwide. We provide critical crop inputs, market access and risk management services that help farmers feed the world. Our diversified agronomy, grains, foods and energy businesses recorded revenues of approximately $39 billion in fiscal year 2024. CHS is committed to reducing our impact on the planet, finding and developing new solutions in agriculture and energy, and investing in ways to build a better future for our owners, customers, employees and communities. 

MKC (www.mkcoop.com), founded in 1965, is a member-owned farm service cooperative that serves over 19,000 members and customers in Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. It operates 57 locations and 3 rail terminals with over 500 employees living in 150 communities. MKC focuses on four business units: agronomy, animal nutrition, energy, and grain. It is headquartered in Moundridge, KS.