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Short-term support, long-term uncertainty

“An official Farm Bill provides more than just emergency payments. It is an important policy framework to support risk management, conservation, rural development, beginning farmers and food access.”

Ag is allied in defending crop protection tools

Growers need some protections for essential chemicals that allow them to use advanced technology, implement conservation practices, and grow more with fewer acres and inputs.

Made for Agriculture #110 - Crop

Scott and the MFA agronomy team check in from across Missouri with a mid-May field update.

MFA, Lincoln University to host Small Ruminant School

June 24–25 event designed to help sheep and goat producers strengthen management and efficiency

Protect the tools that protect your yield

MFA agronomists share best practices for managing fungicide resistance

Nutrients when they’re needed the most

Foliar-feeding your crops at critical growth states can boost plant health and yield

Red‑meat allergy on the rise

Proposed legislation and research aim to help Missouri combat surge in alpha‑gal syndrome

In this April/May 2026 Today's Farmer

MFA Expands Member Grain Access with Acquisition of Four Missouri Elevators

History at work

Local businessman Jimmy Zumwalt relocates, restores and reimagines vintage MFA building in Belle, Mo.