Author: Adam Buckallew

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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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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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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 […]

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Summer Wonder

Across farm country, summer is when hard work begins to show. Months of planning and planting take shape in row after row of green—and sometimes gold. It’s a time to monitor, manage and trust in the process, knowing that every sunrise brings you one step closer to harvest. Summer doesn’t […]

MFA Oil CEO Jon Ihler, and others stand outdoors holding a large check for $150,000 made out to Feeding Missouri from MFA Oil, Break Time, and Big O Tires, dated June 2, 2025. They are smiling with greenery in the background.

MFA Oil Raises $150,000 to Fight Hunger at Eleventh Annual Charity Golf Scramble and Concert Benefitting Feeding Missouri

MFA Oil Company, a farmer-owned energy cooperative, proudly announces that its eleventh Annual Charity Golf Scramble and Concert raised $150,000 in donations to support Feeding Missouri’s mission of hunger relief throughout the state. The event was held on Monday, June 2, 2025, at The Club at Old Hawthorne in Columbia, […]

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A Place of Belonging

Nestled on a scenic peninsula surrounded by Council Grove Lake in the heart of Kansas prairie country, White Memorial Camp offers something far deeper than a place to pitch a tent or paddle a canoe. It offers a place of belonging, growth and connection. “This land has always been a […]

MFA Oil Plant Manager Dan Schaefer presents a grant to Faith Bridge Executive Director Andie Jamerson (Moberly, Mo.).

MFA Oil Foundation Distributes Grants to 54 Organizations

The MFA Oil Foundation provides cash grants to nonprofit organizations that are working to improve communities where MFA Oil has a significant concentration of members and employees. In January 2025, the foundation approved $120,800 in grants to 54 organizations. Pictured Above: MFA Oil Plant Manager Dan Schaefer presents a grant […]

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Farming Side by Side

In the rolling farmland of southeastern Daviess County, Mo., brothers Drew and Colby Dixon are carrying forward a four-generation farming legacy with resilience and a strong bond that keeps their operation running smoothly. Together with their uncle, Lanny Dixon, the brothers raise corn and soybeans on 2,200 acres. Drew and […]

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MFA Oil Company Opens New Office in Big Rock, Tennessee

MFA Oil Company, a farmer-owned energy supply cooperative, is expanding its footprint with the opening of a new office in Big Rock, Tennessee. The location, set to begin operations on April 21, 2025, will offer propane delivery services to homeowners, farmers, and businesses in Stewart County and the surrounding area. […]

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Watch for Farm Equipment on Rural Roads

Spring fieldwork and planting have begun in many areas, which means farm equipment is on the move. During this time of year, both motorists and farmers should be extra cautious on rural roads. Modern farm machinery is safer and more visible than in the past, but it’s also larger and […]

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Strengthening Connections

Hello, I’m Adam Buckallew. If you are a frequent reader of Momentum magazine, you’ve likely seen my name many times before. I helped launch Momentum for MFA Oil in 2015 and have served as the magazine’s editor ever since. One of the things I enjoy most is meeting our farmers […]

Author: Adam Buckallew

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