Year: 2016

Five mascots, including a pig, bird, corn, top hat-wearing item, and cow, pose on a baseball field. The stadium seats are empty in the background.

Advocating for Agriculture

Giving legs to the motto “Stronger Together,” MFA Oil fills a key role with Missouri Farmers Care (MFC), a joint effort of Missouri’s farming and agriculture community to stand together for the men and women who provide the food and jobs on which communities depend. The coalition works statewide to […]

Industrial grain silos and storage facilities under a partly cloudy sky. The silos are large, metallic structures with connecting walkways and supporting frames. The surrounding area is paved and relatively empty.

It Pays to Upgrade Grain Dryers

Are you getting the most bang for your buck from your grain dryer? Research from the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) suggests that unless you’re using the latest grain drying technology, you may be leaving money on the table. Grain dryers provide farmers with harvest flexibility that can save […]

A street sign against a brick wall shows two arrows: one labeled SUPPLY pointing left and the other labeled DEMAND pointing right.

The Rebalancing Act

Energy prices fell significantly in early 2016 as a result of record supplies of all things energy. Prior to the recent dip, prices had generally been on the rise for most of the 2000s with the exception of the Great Recession, which began in December 2007 and stretched into 2009. […]

MFA Oil employees participate in a crane truck training session at the company’s headquarters in Columbia, Mo.

Focused on Safety

MFA Oil’s guiding principles provide the company’s board of directors with a clear vision of how to run the cooperative. Safety is always an important factor and makes up one of the six guiding principles. “When you’re working with refined fuel and propane, safety and compliance are not to be […]

A well-lit gas station at dusk with a white car parked at a pump. The station has multiple fuel pumps and a small convenience store in the background. The sky is a deep blue, indicating early evening.

APM Enhances Profitability for Independent C-Store Owners

American Petroleum Marketers, a division of MFA Oil, is a wholesale distributor of a broad spectrum of quality petroleum products for independently owned gas stations and convenience stores. Currently, APM operates in eight states across the Midwest, distributing more than 55 million gallons of fuel a year to its wholesale […]

From left: Ernie Verslues, president and CEO, MFA Incorporated; Don Mills, chairman of the board, MFA Incorporated; Benny Ferrell, chairman of the board, MFA Oil; Mark Fenner, president and CEO, MFA Oil.

MFA Oil Partners with MFA Inc. on Northwest Missouri Shuttle-Loader Facility

On May 2, 2016, MFA Oil Company and MFA Incorporated announced a joint venture to build a shuttle-loader facility on the Union Pacific Railroad approximately five miles east of Hamilton, Mo. The grain-handling facility will consist of 2 million bushels of permanent storage and 1.5 million bushels of temporary storage […]

Greer Elected to Leadership of MPCA

James Greer, MFA Oil vice president of supply and legislative affairs, was elected to the Missouri Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association (MPCA) operating committee on Feb. 19. Members of the MPCA operating committee cycle through leadership roles en route to becoming the association’s president. The MPCA exists to promote […]

Chris Tynes, front row, center, manager of the MFA Oil propane plant in Murfreesboro, Tenn., presents a grant to the Bill Rice Christian Academy to help with the construction of a new classroom building to serve the school’s growing student body.

MFA Oil Foundation Helps Christian Academy Build New Classrooms

The MFA Oil Foundation provides cash grants to support nonprofit organizations that are working to improve communities in MFA Oil Company’s trade area. The foundation’s mission is to assist rural communities where the company has a presence by donating resources that help develop and strengthen organizations dedicated to education, youth, […]

Advantages of Low-Viscosity Motor Oils

Choosing the right motor oil for your engine is an important decision. The wrong choice can result in reduced lubrication, expensive repairs and shortened engine life. One of the factors to consider when selecting a motor oil is the viscosity. That’s the measurement of how fast or slow the oil […]

Two men are standing outdoors beside a large industrial tank. Both are wearing caps, sunglasses, and casual clothing. One man is smiling with hands on hips, while the other is looking at him and also smiling. The sky is clear and blue.

The Service You Deserve

MFA Oil takes great pride in providing our farmer-owners and customers with the energy solutions needed to keep their operations growing. We know that meeting our customers’ needs goes beyond simply delivering fuel. The MFA Oil Service Division was established to ensure our customers receive the care they deserve. In […]

Prioritize Grilling Safety

For the more than 70% of Americans that own a grill, summer time is prime grilling season. One thing you don’t want to happen is for your next grilled meal to be memorable for the wrong reasons. According to the National Fire Protection Association, July is the peak month for […]

A large, shiny tanker truck reflects the image of an open highway on its rear surface. A caution sign is visible, warning that the truck makes frequent stops. The surrounding landscape is filled with trees under a clear sky.

Wholesale Load Division Provides Transport-Sized Deliveries

Established in recent months to meet the needs of large-volume customers, the MFA Oil Wholesale Fuels Division is now servicing a wide variety of businesses and government organizations. Our goal is to provide a quick and easy way to arrange for the delivery of transport-sized fuel loads. The Wholesale Fuels […]

Year: 2016

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