Year: 2021
A Tool to Help You Choose the Right Lubricant
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 […]
How to Safely Transport and Store Propane Cylinders
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 […]
MFA Foundation Supports Building Ashland Workforce Development Center with $100,000 Grant
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 Acquires American Propane Inc.
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 […]
Eight Tips for Improving Your Equipment’s Fuel Efficiency
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 Propane Safety Tips
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 […]
MFA Oil Raises More than $1 Million for Military Families
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 […]
Prioritizing Energy Security
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 […]
Bass’ River Resort
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 […]
Oak Opportunities
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 […]
Making the Leap
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 […]
Spring Brings Opportunities to Save on Propane
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 […]