Year: 2016

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Membership Pays

Every February, MFA Oil Company members have something to look forward to finding in their mailboxes: annual patronage checks. This year’s patronage was the largest in the history of the company at $23.7 million. These patronage refunds are one of the primary benefits of MFA Oil membership and an example […]

A large agricultural sprinkler system irrigates a lush green field under a dramatic sunset sky. The sun peeks through distant clouds, creating a calming rural landscape scene.

Mid-South Farmers Embrace Irrigation

Irrigation in the Mid-South has become increasingly popular with farmers who are looking to produce more reliable harvests. The 2012 U.S. Census of Agriculture, the most recent data available, shows farmers in Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee and Kentucky increased their irrigated acreage by 22 percent, 33 percent, 68 percent and 95 […]

Close-up of green plants growing in a field under bright sunlight, with a red tractor in the background. The tractor is equipped with a spraying arm, indicating agricultural activity. Blue sky overhead.

Are you ready for the weeds?

Benjamin Franklin once said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” I think that statement is appropriate for where we are with weed management right now in Missouri—if we don’t plan accordingly, the problems experienced in 2015 could lead to even greater problems this year. Last year more […]

A truck with a propane tank is parked at a farm with large grain silos. A person walks nearby on a gravel path. In the background are blue skies, a field, and several farm buildings.

The Value of Tertiary Propane Storage

The propane capacity in customer tanks is an important part of the overall propane storage picture in the United States. In fact, customer storage, also known as tertiary storage, represents a larger portion of the national propane supply capacity than the industry’s primary storage, which is found mostly in underground […]

A green fuel pump nozzle dispensing kernels of corn, symbolizing biofuel. The background is a gradient of brown and orange.

EPA Finalizes Increases in Renewable Fuel Levels

Nov. 30, 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced long-awaited blending requirements that will increase the amounts of ethanol, biodiesel and other renewable fuels in the nation’s fuel supply. The EPA mandate calls for 18.11 billion gallons of renewable fuels to be blended with gasoline and diesel in 2016, […]

Principled Leadership

A company’s guiding principles are like the ability of a gyro-compass to consistently signal the direction of the true north. No matter the circumstances, they always point out the correct course to follow. MFA Oil Company has a strong set of six principles the Board of Directors relies upon to […]

A mechanic wearing safety glasses and a cap is working underneath a vehicle, looking up with a focused expression. He is reaching up with red gloves, surrounded by industrial equipment in a workshop setting.

Jiffy Lube Adding Technology and Services to Benefit Customers

MFA Oil’s Jiffy Lube franchises have been providing fast and friendly service to mid-Missouri motorists since 1988. The company currently operates eight Jiffy Lube stores with four in Columbia, two in Jefferson City, and one each in Fulton and Sedalia. When customers visit any of the MFA Oil-owned Jiffy Lube […]

Harper Named VP of Retail Automotive

MFA Oil Company has named Edward Harper vice president of retail automotive. Harper will oversee MFA Oil’s Big O Tires and Jiffy Lube operations in addition to the company’s construction and maintenance departments. “Ed is an experienced leader with a proven 20-year track record of success at MFA Oil,” says […]

Tom Procter Elected Chairman of Missouri Propane Council

The Missouri Propane Education and Research Council (MOPERC) recently announced Tom Procter, MFA Oil director of service, has been elected to serve as its chairman. Procter and other officers were installed on Jan. 6, 2016, at the council’s winter meeting in Camdenton, Mo. MOPERC comprises 15 volunteer directors and is […]

A fuel pump display showing the Petro-Card 24 service. The screen lists accepted cards, including MasterCard, Voyager, Wright Express, Visa, and Discover. Instructions prompt users to touch the screen or insert a card to start a transaction.

New Petro-Card 24 Payment Kiosks

Customers who have recently filled up at a Petro Card-24 might have noticed a change. MFA Oil is in the process of upgrading the payment kiosks at all of its Petro Card-24 locations. More than 100 of the new kiosks have already been installed, according to Sandy Cryderman, MFA Oil […]

Two men are installing or moving large white fuel tanks in an open field. One man operates machinery, while the other guides the positioning of a tank. The scene is set on a cloudy day with utility poles in the background.

Providing Customers with the Service They 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 […]

A soldier and a man in sunglasses are holding a large check for $10,138 made out to the Wounded Warrior Project. They are standing in front of a brick wall with the words Fort Leonard Wood.

Coatses and Big O Tires Recognized for Supporting Communities

The generosity and community involvement of the Missouri and Arkansas Big O Tires stores have caught the attention of Big O Tires corporate headquarters in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. The national tire retailer recently recognized Rusty and Melanie Coats with a “Living Our Core Values” award to salute the duo’s […]

Year: 2016

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