MFA Incorporated released on Apr. 21 the Dec. 2025 – Jan. 2026 issue of Today’s Farmer, featuring stories on agricultural restoration, mental health, economic outlooks, and community investment.
The topics covered in this edition reflect ongoing concerns for rural communities and agriculture, including farm economics, trade frameworks affecting U.S. agriculture, pest threats, sustainable farming practices, and support for mental health initiatives.
Articles such as “Wild revival” discuss how native grasses and bison are contributing to land restoration while maintaining productivity. The piece “Preparing for what’s ahead” examines key discussions from the Governor’s Conference on Agriculture about economic conditions and challenges facing farmers. Another story highlights a Missouri farm family who is working to break the stigma around rural mental health following personal tragedy.
The magazine also features profiles of local agricultural professionals like Paige Schanzmeyer of Boonville’s MFA Agri Services and celebrates two decades of giving back through the MFA Charitable Foundation. Additional sections provide advice on agronomy—such as soil management for upcoming crops—and livestock rotation strategies to maintain forage during winter months.
MFA supports profitable and sustainable farming to strengthen rural communities according to the official website. The organization functions as a farmer-owned cooperative according to the official website serving more than 45,000 farmer-owners according to the official website. Its aim is to provide economic benefits through cooperative purchasing and sales according to the official website, under governance by a board of 14 elected farmers who represent owners’ interests according to the official website. MFA serves farmers in Missouri and neighboring Midwest states according to the official website.
Established in 1914, MFA offers agronomy services, livestock nutrition solutions, grain marketing, and farm supplies while focusing on strengthening rural communities under strategic oversight by its elected board according to the official website.
