Year: 2021

“It really wouldn’t be that hot if it wasn’t for the humidity.” Anyone who has ever visited the Midwest between May and September has more than likely heard this saying. I’ve always found myself of the mindset that hot is hot, humidity aside. Our gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment […]

Need to know which MFA Oil lubricants will work best in your equipment or vehicle? The MFA Oil Lube Advisor has the answers you seek. Lube Advisor makes finding the correct engine oils, greases, and other lubricants that match your machinery manufacturer’s specifications easy. All you need to do is select the […]

Many people rely on propane to power their grills, patio heaters, power generators and other outdoor appliances. While most people are familiar with 20-pound propane cylinders, you should keep the following safety tips in mind. They will help you learn how to safely transport and store propane cylinders. When transporting […]

The MFA Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on providing greater educational opportunities for youth, announced a grant of $100,000 for a workforce development center in Ashland, Mo. “The MFA Foundation’s mission has always been to provide opportunities to individuals living within the trade-area we serve to further their education” said […]

MFA Oil Company, a farmer-owned energy supply cooperative, announces it has acquired American Propane Incorporated, an independent propane retailer based in Pevely, Mo., on June 30. “The acquisition of American Propane fills a gap in our operational footprint and will help us solidify our operations in the southern St. Louis […]

People generally don’t like to leave money on the table. But that’s precisely what happens when equipment is operated inefficiently. If you want to improve the fuel efficiency of your operation and save on your fuel bill, follow these eight tips. Keep Idling to a Minimum – Any time your […]

Summer has arrived. The days are longer, the heat is on and there’s yard work to be done. When you are out mowing your lawn, trimming weeds and doing other outdoor chores, please take care while working around your propane tank. The tips below will help keep you and your […]

Donations from the Annual MFA Oil Charity Golf Scramble and Concert Provide Over $1 Million of Support for Operation Homefront Over Seven Years MFA Oil announces its Seventh Annual Charity Golf Scramble and Concert benefitting Operation Homefront raised $150,000 in donations and more than $1 million of support for America’s […]

Recent news in the energy industry has been dominated by the push to cut carbon emissions. In the second week of May, that debate took a backseat to another issue: the cyberattack on Colonial Pipeline Company. The Colonial Pipeline, which supplies more than 100 million gallons of fuel per day—including […]

Nestled along the crystal-clear waters of Courtois Creek, Bass’ River Resort in Steeleville, Mo., offers pristine conditions for campers, canoers, floaters and anglers to enjoy the outdoors. The resort, owned and operated by the Bass family, has hosted guests seeking to explore scenic Ozark waterways such as the Courtois (pronounced […]

More Than Two Decades Ago, One Southwest Missouri Company Helped Turn an Unwanted Byproduct into a Valued Commodity They say perception is reality. In the late 1990s, the perception among poultry producers was that oak shavings weren’t a good bedding material inside chicken houses. Del Oney didn’t believe that was […]

Smithfield Foods and Roeslein Alternative Energy Partnership Turns Waste into Energy Concentrated animal feeding operations, or CAFOs, have been in the news lately for a variety of reasons. Can these operations be sustainable, create good jobs and benefit the environment, too? Critics would say, “When pigs fly.” A joint venture […]

Through Sept. 15, MFA Oil customers can lock in prices with propane contracts for this coming winter. The MFA Oil Pre-Buy Program allows individuals and businesses to contract a predetermined volume of propane at a set price. Spring and summer are traditionally great times to contract propane. The Pre-Buy Program […]

In Washington, policy focus is shifting to building for the future. On the rural front, agriculture has its swagger back. Anticipation of a return to normal is in the air. But for the economy and rural industries, there will be no going back to pre-COVID conditions. The combination of trillions […]

With lower initial investments and higher returns, fruit and vegetable production could play a big role in doubling the state’s agricultural economy by 2030, according to a study by University of Missouri researchers. “Compared to row crops, you don’t have to have as many acres of fruit and vegetables to […]

In the poultry industry, being “up with the chickens” isn’t an expression reserved exclusively for early mornings. It also means late nights, weekends, holidays and everything in between. Tammy and Richard Hale know this all too well—yet they wouldn’t change a thing. “The chickens are kind of like your kids […]

More than half the students at Ash Grove High School are food insecure. That’s a shocking figure for Lawrence County, Missouri’s top county for beef cattle. It’s especially astonishing considering southwest Missouri is among the leading cattle production areas in the country, and the Show-Me State is home to the […]

The coronavirus pandemic turned our lives upside down. Everyone was affected in some fashion. Now that we hopefully see some light at the end of the tunnel, it’s worth looking back to see what we can learn from the experience. My biggest takeaway is to take nothing for granted, especially […]