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Agronomy
Where expertise meets innovation
MFA’s agronomy products and services are designed to make the most efficient use of the dollars you invest into crop production. Our whole-farm solutions deliver research-backed insights and services designed to elevate your agricultural productivity and sustainability.
Crop Protection
Threats to crop production are constant and evolving. To control weeds, diseases, insects and nematodes, farmers have to use every tool at their disposal—knowledge, experience and technology. MFA can help with plans, products and services for an effective integrated pest management program.
Learn More >Seed
With a vast portfolio of proprietary and partner brands, MFA offers the latest traits and technology to ensure you get the most return out of your seed investment.
Learn More >Fertilizer
MFA is a leading supplier of plant food with an extensive network of facilities and equipment for unparalleled capacity and timely delivery to dealers and farmers.
Learn More >Precision Agronomy
From grid-sampling and crop-scouting services to prescription recommendations and variable-rate application, MFA’s investment in expert personnel and advanced equipment keeps producers on the cutting edge of agricultural technology.
Learn More >Conservation
Stewardship is one of MFA’s core values, one that we back up with more than just words—we take action. MFA has two conservation experts on staff who work with growers and landowners on practices that incorporate conservation to achieve agronomic, economic and environmental goals.
Learn More >Agronomy Guide
This comprehensive reference guide and educational resource is published annually to provide Midwest growers with seed and crop protection solutions.
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Looking for a custom applicator to apply fertilizer or spray your fields? Contact the MFA store nearest you.
Building a resilient residual herbicide program
Activation and persistence help build the equation for clean fields
What is a resilient residual herbicide program? MFA Director of Agronomy Doug Spaunhorst says it means starting with a foundation of a residual herbicide that not only covers the spectrum of weeds you need to control in your field but also when you need them controlled. We aim for residual herbicides that both “activate” effectively and maintain “persistence,” yet it’s uncommon to find products that achieve quick activation while enduring adverse conditions.
Grazing the gap
Livestock can help producers turn cover crops into cash flow while improving soil health
More and more growers are finding value in grazing cover crops as grain prices have softened and livestock markets have strengthened in recent years. The practice not only provides proven conservation benefits but also reduces feed costs and creates new income opportunities—especially for farms that already have livestock or can partner with other producers. Plus, producers interested in cover crops and regenerative grazing have access to a growing number of cost-share programs and technical resources.
New stabilizer technology expands nitrogen protection
Producers and the environment benefit when we prevent losses of nitrogen to the atmosphere, groundwater or surface water.
The impact of nitrification inhibitors has been immense. Countless tons of N have been saved for crop use rather than lost to the atmosphere or our waterways, protecting farmer yields and profits. The ability to reliably apply nitrogen fertilizers over a larger window has also enabled operators to get more accomplished, and profitability increases when nitrogen use efficiency increases. Nitrogen stabilizers are not the only solution, but producers should be excited about the ability to protect additional sources of nitrogen they are already applying to their fields.
Made For Agriculture updates
In this episode of our Made for Agriculture podcast, co-hosts Scott and Landry dive into Phosphorus — one of the most important yet often-neglected nutrients in crop production. They are joined by MFA’s nutrient experts: Sr. VP of Plant Foods Chris Demoss (30+ years buying nutrients) and Sr. Director of Agronomic Strategy and Innovation Jason Worthington. Listen in for trends, supply forecasts, and practical best practices straight from the field.
Made for Agriculture is available on all audio podcast systems and YouTube. Links at mfa-inc.com/pod
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MFA Nutri-Track
Whether you raise corn, soybeans, wheat or forage, your soil's nutrient levels are critical to maximize production. Year after year, MFA’s precision nutrient management system, Nutri-Track, shows its value to producers through lime savings, improved crops and yields, and reduced waste by over application. Our program offers three unique stages that fit any operation:
Unveil the potential of your land with our 2.5-acre grid sampling initiative. This comprehensive program establishes a fundamental understanding of your field's nutrient levels and soil characteristics. Addressing any underlying issues is crucial for optimizing yields. Perfect for range, pasture, and crop areas lacking yield data.
Elevate your nutrient strategy with our flagship nutrient recommendation service. By seamlessly integrating grid soil sampling with your unique yield data, we craft a personalized nutrient prescription for every acre of your field. Bid farewell to uniform yield targets that over-fertilize low-yield zones and underfeed high-yield zones.
Ideal for fields with optimal fertility, maintain equilibrium by replenishing exactly what's been depleted. This program aligns well with rented acreage as well.
ASK US ANY QUESTIONS
If you have a question related to one of MFA’s products, send us a message here. We will direct it to the appropriate expert and get you an answer. If you have specific questions about product availability or pricing at your MFA retail store, contact your MFA representative or use our Store Locator to find information for the location nearest you.