Allison Jenkins

2 months ago | mfa-inc.com | Allison Jenkins

As Diana McCartney, MFA Incorporated safety manager, retires later this month after a 38-year career, she’s going out on a high note, having earned one of the industry’s top honors. McCartney received the “Safety in Action ICON Award" from DEKRA, the company MFA works with for safety compliance, consulting and training services. She was recognized at the 2025 Safety in Action Conference, held March 12-14 in Maryland.

2 months ago | mfa-inc.com | Allison Jenkins

In the more than 80 years since Ferguson Feemster began dairy farming just outside Springfield, Mo., technology has changed, markets have changed and even cattle genetics have changed. Growing alfalfa, however, has been one constant throughout much of the farm’s history.

Mar 18, 2025 | mfa-inc.com | Allison Jenkins

As agricultural technology advances, so does the need for highly trained people to operate it. Despite this demand, the industry struggles to fill jobs with qualified individuals who have the knowledge and skills to successfully perform this increasingly complex work. A new one-year certificate program at North Central Missouri College (NCMC) in Trenton is launching next fall to help change that trend.

Mar 3, 2025 | lexology.com | Andrea Griswold |Anand Raman |Noelle Reed |William Ridgway |Meredith C. Slawe |Darren Welch | +1 more

Key Points State AGs nationwide are focusing on initiatives in data privacy, cybersecurity, consumer protection and securities fraud. Special areas of concern also include AI and online privacy and protections for youth. Companies should be prepared for continued enforcement by state AGs and state agencies. State attorneys general (AGs) have increasingly adopted a more aggressive role in regulatory enforcement across various industries, particularly as federal priorities have shifted.

Jan 23, 2025 | mfa-inc.com | Allison Jenkins

From the Marines to MFA,Joseph Woods has been continually honing his leadership skills, whether it’s learning from mentors or empowering his own team members to grow in their careers. Since joining MFA in 2020, Woods has successfully led operations and helped deploy technological advances at Agri Services locations in Macon and Milan, Mo., where he currently serves as manager.