Year: 2025

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Back Where She Belongs

Lacey Autrey’s heart has always been rooted on her family’s farm. Her father bought the land in Morris County, Kan., in the 1970s, and she spent her childhood helping out and imagining her future in agriculture. However, after high school, her father encouraged her to broaden her horizons. Lacey went […]

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Smart Hedging in a Softening Market

Citi analysts forecast the Brent crude oil futures price will fall to $60 per barrel by year-end and average $62 per barrel between the second and fourth quarters of 2025. The bank attributes its bearish outlook to rising OPEC+ production and continued Chinese stockpiling. Citi revised its global liquids balance […]

MFA Oil Foundation Distributes $341,450 to Strengthen Local Communities

From classrooms and libraries to food banks and youth sports fields, 150 nonprofits shared in over $341,450 in support from the MFA Oil Foundation during its 2025 fiscal year, strengthening 103 communities across seven states where MFA Oil Company has a presence. The MFA Oil Foundation provides funding to local […]

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Jim Stuever Elected to MFA Oil Board of Directors

MFA Oil Company, a farmer-owned energy supply cooperative, announces that Jim Stuever of Dexter, Mo., has been elected to the company’s board of directors, representing District 4 – Southeast, through a special election on August 25, 2025. […]

Karen Whitt Joins MFA Oil

MFA Oil’s executive team gained a seasoned financial leader on September 1 with the addition of Karen Whitt as vice president of finance and accounting. Whitt comes to MFA Oil from The Equity, a cooperative in Effingham, Ill., where she spent 24 years as part of the leadership team, serving […]

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MFA Oil Supports Missouri State Fair with Major Arena Investment

Last summer, the Missouri State Fair broke ground on the new Governor Michael L. Parson Arena—a modern, climate-controlled facility that will host livestock shows, agricultural events, and community gatherings year-round and during the 11-day annual Fair. Construction is now underway, with completion anticipated in 2026. MFA Oil is proud to […]

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MFA Oil Mourns the Passing of Board Member Doyle Oehl

It is with deep sadness that the MFA Oil Company executive team and Board of Directors announce the death of board member Doyle Oehl. “Doyle was a thoughtful leader and a champion for our cooperative’s mission and values,” says Jon Ihler, president and chief executive officer of MFA Oil. “He […]

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Fairs Bring Us Together

County fairs hold a unique charm. It’s where people from all walks of life come together to celebrate the things that make rural communities great—hard work, shared traditions and agriculture. At MFA Oil, we’ve seen firsthand the value these events bring to local communities, and we’re proud to support them. […]

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BluSphere Expands Services to Meet Growing Energy Needs

As solar energy systems become more common across rural Missouri and beyond, BluSphere Energy is stepping in to fill a growing service gap left by defunct or unresponsive solar installation companies. MFA Oil’s renewable energy division is now offering solar repair, maintenance and warranty work—even for systems it didn’t install. […]

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Fields of Fun

From Pony Rides to Tulip Picking, Lucky Ladd Farms Entertains Children and Adults With a Message About Where Food Comes From Jason Ladd drives his weathered golf cart around the 100 acres of Lucky Ladd Farms in the middle of Tennessee, describing what it takes to make a successful agritourism […]

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From Bombs to Bison

A Veteran’s Second Act The massive bull could have charged at any moment. Anyone familiar with American bison knows it’s best to keep your distance. A full-grown bull weighs up to a ton and can run three times faster than the average human. These aren’t domesticated animals—they’re the living descendants […]

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The 2025 Missouri Agricultural Hall of Fame Inductees

The Missouri Agricultural Hall of Fame was created in 2023 to recognize farmers, ranchers and agribusiness leaders who have made an outstanding contribution to Missouri Agriculture. The Hall of Fame is a celebration of the vitality of the agricultural industry in Missouri. Inductees into the Hall of Fame are selected […]

Year: 2025

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