Year: 2024

The global energy market is facing myriad concerns that could influence prices in various directions. Some of these issues have been ongoing, while others have emerged recently, all contributing to the uncertainty about where energy markets are headed. Key Factors Impacting Energy Markets 1. U.S. Economy Questions: Adjustments to job […]

The agricultural industry is continually advancing and becoming more complex, and its future depends on having a strong, steady talent pipeline. In that pursuit, education and technical training become important tools for career success. That’s why the MFA Foundation annually awards scholarships to help students achieve their academic goals while working toward […]

On September 1, MFA Oil named Will Reniker as vice president of enterprise risk management. He oversees safety, maintenance, construction, environmental health, and the BluSphere Energy solar division. He reports directly to Jon Ihler, MFA Oil president and CEO. “Will has worked in many roles across the company, giving him […]

MFA Oil Company, a farmer-owned energy supply cooperative, announces it has acquired the propane operations of Hamilton Produce Company, located in Bloomfield and Ottumwa, Iowa. The deal includes customer accounts, trucks, storage tanks, an office in Ottumwa, and employees. “We are excited to welcome Hamilton Produce energy employees to our […]

We are in the midst of an AI boom. I counted over 50 Wall Street Journal headlines featuring AI in April 2024. Artificial intelligence is now used in customer service, predictive analytics, marketing personalization, fraud detection, supply chain optimization, healthcare diagnostics and more. As AI technology continues to evolve, it […]

With cattle prices at record high levels and many forecasts projecting relatively high prices for the next couple of years, some producers feel they can do no wrong. In times like these, even less-productive cows and mismanaged calves are likely to make a profit. High prices are a welcome change […]

Third-Generation Family Feather Business Roosts in California, Mo. When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. But what about when life gives you feathers? You start a company and let it soar to new heights. What began as a side business in a family’s basement more than seven decades ago […]

Buckman Aviation LLC Elevates Farmers Yield Potential with Spraying Solutions Jay Buckman had a fungal problem in his fields in the summer of 2015, and he knew he needed to act fast to limit the damage. Buckman hired an aerial applicator to spray his crops with a foliar fungicide that […]

Do you know what’s in your diesel fuel? Did you know that diesel specifications change throughout the year? Should you be buying additives for your fuel? These are important questions you need to be able to answer to get the most out of the fuel you buy. Many people commonly […]

Dean Snyder is a lifelong farmer from Hamilton, Mo., in Caldwell County. He has been a delegate for the MFA Oil bulk plant in Hamilton for many years, ensuring it provides excellent service to members. He was elected to the MFA Oil Board of Directors in 2024. Q: How would […]

The latest addition to the MFA Oil Petro-Card 24 network, a new location in Dadeville, Mo., provides a glimpse of upcoming improvements to the company’s more than 180 unattended fueling sites. Both the Dadeville and the newly upgraded Versailles location are equipped with new pumps and payment technology, making refueling […]

Amanda Reid, a 21-year veteran teacher at the Concordia school district in Lafayette County, Mo., has leveraged the power of partnerships with the Missouri Farmers Care Drive to Feed Kids and Agriculture Education on the Move™ (Ag Moves™) programs. As an agriculture instructor and FFA advisor, Reid has enhanced her […]