Year: 2021
Big Plans for Little Augusta
Investor Seeks to Revitalize Community, Create National Tourism Destination The streets of small-town Augusta, Mo., are bustling with activity in early September. Harvest season for the local vineyards among the rolling hills of the Missouri Rhineland is quickly approaching, and work crews are busy preparing for the annual influx of […]
Q&A with Jake Taylor, Vice Chairman of the MFA Oil Board of Directors
How would you describe yourself and your farming operation? I didn’t grow up on a farm. Through a series of life events and experiences, in 2014, I decided to make the leap, follow my dreams and start a farming operation at the age of 36. As a first-generation farmer, I […]
Shedding Light on Nocturnal Pollinators
For millions of years, there has been a night shift at work pollinating flowering plants and fruit trees. But only recently have these workers started to get a little credit for their contributions to agriculture. Moths may not produce a sweet treat like their daytime counterparts, the honeybees, but pollination […]
K-State Researchers Study Benefits, Risks of Carbon Credits
Kansas State University researchers have completed a study that looks at the potential value of carbon credits—and whether it’s an opportunity for farmers in Kansas to earn some extra income. “There are starting to be a few more concrete opportunities for producers to sign up for carbon credits, and especially […]
Tapping into a Historic Rivalry to Fund FFA Activities
Brookfield wins! Brookfield FFA, that is. The prize: a cowbell. Not just any cowbell; the FFA version of the Bell Game prize. The annual Bell Game, between the high school football teams of Brookfield, Mo., and nearby Marceline, is one of the oldest sports rivalries in America. It is called […]
Where Rice Reigns
Over the years, Rance Daniels has tried his hand at several cash crops. He’s cultivated corn. He’s grown and baled cotton. But here in southern Dunklin County, Mo., just a stone’s throw from the Arkansas border, one crop excels where others struggle. “This is rice ground,” the third-generation Bootheel farmer […]
MFA Oil Company Acquires American Propane Inc.
MFA Oil Company announced it 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 metro area,” said Kenny Steeves, senior […]
MFA Oil Enters Solar Business with Energized Solar
Solar Debut Broadens MFA Oil’s Commitment to Renewable Energy and Sustainability MFA Oil Company announces the company’s entry into the solar industry with the launch of Energized Solar, a subsidiary of the farmer-owned cooperative. Energized Solar offers solar panel installations for farmers, homeowners and businesses in Missouri. The cooperative’s solar […]
MFA Petroleum Opens New Big O Tires Store in Chillicothe, Mo.
Chillicothe and Livingston County residents now have a new option for tire purchases and automotive services. MFA Oil Company has opened a new Big O Tires store at 301 S. Washington St. in Chillicothe, Mo. on October 4. Big O Tires will host a grand opening celebration, and a ribbon-cutting […]
Propane Supplies Lower Than Normal Heading Into Winter
You likely have seen many signs from employers seeking workers lately. Bloomberg reports thousands of cities and states across the United States are facing the most acute labor shortage in recent memory. The high demand for workers is across the board in a wide range of industries. The U.S. labor […]
Lubricant Analysis Can Help You Avoid Costly Downtime
We’ll just run it until it breaks.” How many times have you heard this catchphrase? Equipment downtime is costly and often due to some form of contamination. The best way to guard against equipment failure caused by contaminants is to conduct regular lubricant analysis testing. But testing alone is not […]
When You Can’t Beat the Heat, Manage It
“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 […]