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Expanding opportunity in ag education
MFA Foundation scholarships now support certificate programs, opening more doors for rural students
View Story >Champion for cooperatives
Retired MFA President Ernie Verslues is among four leaders inducted to MIC Hall of Fame
View Story >Preparing for what’s ahead
Farm economy, trade and pest threats dominate discussions at Governor’s Conference on Agriculture
View Story >Paulsmeyer Farms receives 2026 Missouri Agricultural Stewardship Award
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Rotation helps keep forage working all winter
"Rotational grazing isn’t just a warm-weather practice. It can also stretch forage supplies, protect soil health and set up more productive pastures for spring.”
View Story >Solid year behind, strategic path forward
Fiscal year results and future plans reported at MFA’s Regional Annual Meetings
View Story >ARA names MFA’s Levi Banner, Paige Schanzmeyer as Rising Stars
You can help them win FAN FAVORITE!
View Story >In this October/November 2025 Today's Farmer magazine
We also say farewell to our fearless leader, introduce our new President & CEO, learn about a Co-op comeback, meet our Applicator of the Year, share the harvest, launch a new internship, control parasites, talk soil tests and more.
View Story >Legacy of leadership
Retiring CEO Ernie Verslues strengthened MFA with a visionary team-first focus
View Story >Co-op comeback
West Central AGRIServices locations return to cooperative structure, passing benefits to the next generation
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