Year: 2022
Paris FFA Named Top Chapter in America
The Paris (Mo.) FFA chapter won the National Model of Excellence, the award for the top chapter in the country, at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis in October 2021. How do you become No. 1 among nearly 9,000 chapters? By going beyond teaching basic ag and science, bake and […]
Tornado Relief
The trees were gone. Rubble was strewn everywhere. A landscape of catastrophe was all that remained of a majority of Dawson Springs, Ky. A December tornado—one of many that tore through eight states—left many residents of the small town in the western portion of the Bluegrass State homeless. Jeff Spurlin, […]
Tobacco, Terraces & Tradition
Atop a hill just off a gravel road in rural Buchanan County, an old, weathered barn stands sentinel over the rolling farm landscape of northwest Missouri. Once a place that bustled with activity, the structure now sits empty, its doors locked—a vestige of a bygone era. This was a tobacco […]
What’s Behind Rising Fuel Prices?
The energy markets have been on a tear to the upside recently. Prices have recovered over 50 percent from the pandemic lows, and it seems nothing, not even the latest COVID-19 variant, can derail the momentum. Energy analysts and companies are trying to figure out the current supply situation as […]
Amanda Cooper Joins MFA Oil as Vice President of Human Resources
In November, Amanda Cooper joined MFA Oil Company as vice president of human resources. Cooper is now responsible for leading the company’s human resources department and oversees employee relations, recruiting, employee development, leave management, training, compensation and benefits, and payroll. Cooper brings more than 24 years of human resources knowledge […]
How to Read a Propane Tank Gauge and When to Order a Delivery
Checking your propane tank gauge regularly is an easy way to ensure you always have enough fuel. If you run out of propane, national safety codes require that a qualified technician inspects your system for leaks before placing your system back in service, which will require a technician to enter […]
Understanding Diesel Gelling and Icing and How to Combat Both Issues
Gelling and icing can be a major worry during cold months when it comes to diesel fuel. Wondering if your truck or tractor will start in cold weather is a genuine concern but one you can avoid with proper maintenance. Preventing Icing Issues The most common diesel fuel issue in […]