Author: Adam Buckallew

Ten Tips to Conserve Propane If You Are Running Low

In February 2021, millions of people were hit by power outages as a massive winter storm swept across the country and a polar vortex plunged temperatures to record lows. While propane is independent of the electrical grid, the storm’s snow and ice made for treacherous road conditions that delayed propane […]

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Determining Leak Sources by Puddle Colors

If you spot a puddle under your vehicle or equipment, you may have a fluid leak that requires your attention. Taking a closer look at the color and consistency of the puddle can go a long way in helping you diagnose the source. You may see a rainbow of hues […]

Four people stand in front of a large propane tank labeled Blue Flame Gas with warnings about flammable propane and no smoking. The group poses outdoors on a sunny day, with grassy ground beneath them.

MFA Oil Acquires Blue Flame Gas of Marthasville, Mo.

MFA Oil Company, a farmer-owned energy supply cooperative, announced the acquisition of Blue Flame Gas, an independent propane retailer based in Marthasville, Mo. The deal, which closed on Oct. 18, included trucks, tanks, and customer accounts. “We are excited to welcome the propane customers of Blue Flame Gas,” said Kenny […]

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Proof of Concept

A grove of cedar trees stands out among the fields of corn and soybeans along U.S. Highway 36 in northeastern Missouri. Here, amid the flat, fertile farm ground just outside of Monroe City, Sweetwater Distillery sits tucked behind the evergreens. Owners Andy and Heather Utterback opened the doors to the […]

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Q&A with Tony Dameron of the MFA Oil Board of Directors

Tony Dameron of Vandalia, Mo., raises row crops and cattle with his wife. He is a third-generation MFA Oil member and has served as a delegate for the cooperative since 2015. Dameron was elected to the MFA Oil Board of Directors in September 2018. How would you describe yourself and […]

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Fall Brings Renewed Threat of Virulent Bird Flu

When migratory geese and other waterfowl fly south this fall from their Canadian breeding grounds, they will bring with them an uncharacteristic specter of dread. There’s a chance that the migration may reignite a wave of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza outbreaks that spread across the North American continent earlier […]

MFA Oil Foundation Gives More than $219,000 to Community Organizations

The MFA Oil Foundation announces it awarded $219,943 in grants to 132 nonprofit organizations during its 2022 fiscal year, which ended on Aug. 31, 2022. The grants were distributed to 108 communities throughout a seven-state region where MFA Oil Company, a farmer-owned energy-supply cooperative, operates. “Our vision is to empower […]

Is Your Fuel Tank Ready for Winter?

When is the last time you checked your diesel fuel storage tank for water or wear? If it’s been a while, it is time to take action to ensure your fuel tank is ready for winter. Keeping your tank clean and free of contaminants is crucial to maintaining fuel quality. […]

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News Briefs – Fall 2022

MFA Oil Laboratory Leader Certified for Lubricant Expertise Zach Studer, who oversees the MFA Oil laboratory, is now part of a select group of experts in the lubricant industry. He has been recognized by the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers as a Certified Lubricant Specialist. He is now one […]

MFA Oil Foundation Gives More than $219,000 to Community Organizations

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Break Time Opens Truck Stop in Bolivar, Mo.

MFA Petroleum Company, a subsidiary of MFA Oil, opened a new Break Time truck stop in Bolivar, Mo., on Aug. 26. The store is located at 2505 S Killingsworth Avenue, just off MO Highway 13 in southwest Bolivar. The 5,800-square-foot store is Break Time’s fourth truck stop. It offers many […]

MFA Oil Laboratory Leader Certified for Lubricant Expertise

Zach Studer, who oversees the MFA Oil laboratory, is now part of a select group of experts in the lubricant industry. He has been recognized by the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers as a Certified Lubricant Specialist. He is now one of 1,003 lubricant professionals around the world to […]

Author: Adam Buckallew

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