Year: 2023

Q&A with Marion Kertz of the MFA Oil Board of Directors

Marion Kertz of Ste. Genevieve, Mo., is a retired farmer who has turned his farming operations in both Missouri and Illinois over to his two sons and nephew. He has been an MFA Oil delegate since 1997 and was elected to the Board of Directors in 2011. He served as […]

A small outdoor gas station with a white canopy displaying MFA Oil branding offers seamless fuel experiences. Featuring two fuel pumps surrounded by a concrete area, the site boasts recent payment upgrades amid trees and a clear blue sky with scattered clouds in the background.

Payment Upgrades at Petro-Card 24

A major upgrade to the credit card readers at MFA Oil Petro-Card 24 locations is nearing completion. The company has activated chip card readers and pin pads at more than 75% of its Petro-Card 24 fueling sites. The MFA Oil maintenance team is visiting each site to verify that the […]

Two men proudly hold a sign reading Missouri High School BBQ Association 2022 1st Place Ribs at an Osceola event. The man on the left sports a green plaid shirt, while the man on the right dons a camo jacket. Behind them, a yellow wall and counter set the scene.

Project-Baste Learning

Osceola students win national BBQ championship. National champion. That’s something few Missouri FFA chapters achieve. National food champion. That’s something no Missouri FFA chapter has ever achieved until the Osceola High School FFA BBQ team, directed by Charles (“Chuck”) Simpson, did so at the World Food Championship in Dallas in […]

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Building Love, Expanding Hope

More lodging and support space will soon be available for families traveling to central Missouri to seek medical care for their children. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mid-Missouri has begun constructing a new, larger home at the corner of South College Avenue and Stadium Boulevard in Columbia. The charity is […]

Three people stand in front of a large green tractor under a partly cloudy sky. They wear casual clothing, including hats and hoodies, and are smiling at the camera. The Gillilands appear ready for another day on the farm, embracing both work and camaraderie in their rustic setting.

Call to Farming Keeps Historic Kansas Farm Going

The Gilliland family has roots running deep in the gently rolling hills of eastern Kansas. Five generations of Gillilands have cultivated the sandy loam in Miami County. Here, along the gravel roads bordered by fields of row crops and pasture, the family has proudly farmed the land since 1896. In […]

Close-up of a Benjamin Franklin portrait from a U.S. hundred-dollar bill, overlaid with a red zigzag line resembling an upward stock market graph, symbolizing resilience despite recessionary pressures.

Recessionary Questions Remain

Recession, recession, recession. I have been thinking and writing about this for years now. Have we already had one? Are we in one now? Are we going to have one? These are important questions, and if you ask around, you could find someone who thinks the answer is yes to […]

A Big O Tires store under a blue sky with scattered clouds. The building is beige and has red signage and awnings. There are several garage bays on the right and grass in the foreground.

MFA Petroleum Opens New Big O Tires Store in Lake Ozark

MFA Petroleum Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of MFA Oil Company, opened its newest Big O Tires store at 1819 Bagnell Dam Blvd in Lake Ozark, Mo., on June 12. The new site is the company’s third in the Lake of the Ozarks region, joining established locations in Osage Beach […]

Four people stand outdoors holding a large check for $145,000 made out to Operation Homefront. The check is from the MFA Oil Charity Golf Scramble. Green trees are in the background.

MFA Oil Charity Golf Scramble and Concert Raises $1.3 Million for Operation Homefront

The cooperative adds $147,000 to its donation total through its 9th annual event in support of military families. MFA Oil announces it raised $145,000 in donations to support America’s military families during its Annual Charity Golf Scramble and Concert benefiting Operation Homefront. The event was held on June 5, 2023, […]

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Energized Solar Changes Name to BluSphere Energy

Energized Solar, a subsidiary of MFA Oil Company, announces today that it has changed its name to BluSphere Energy and has unveiled a new visual identity and website at BluSphereEnergy.com. The new name and rebranding reflect the company’s commitment to providing sustainable energy solutions to customers. BluSphere Energy, which was […]

A blue propane delivery truck drives on a grassy field under a partly cloudy sky. The vehicle is prominently displayed in the foreground, with greenery and a fence visible in the background.

Five Environmental Benefits of Propane

Propane is a low-carbon fuel alternative, producing far fewer emissions than the equivalent electricity generated from the U.S. grid. Plus, it won’t contaminate soil or groundwater because it’s non-toxic. And propane’s environmentally friendly benefits don’t end there—renewable propane, sourced from used cooking oil and other waste products, is a carbon-neutral […]

Grease Prices Are on the Rise

You may want to consider stocking up on grease if you haven’t already. A report from JobbersWorld details plans from multiple manufacturers to raise their grease prices. In February, Lubrication Engineers increased the price of its lithium complex greases approximately 27%. Chevron shared its plans to raise the price of […]

A Spring-Cleaning Checklist for Propane Homeowners

Spring has arrived, and, for many homeowners, the transition is a reminder to tackle seasonal cleaning projects. MFA Oil Company is sharing three quick, but important things homeowners can do to help keep their propane system and their families safe. “The safety of our customers and employees is our top […]

Year: 2023

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