Author: Adam Buckallew

Parents are once again shopping for their children’s school supplies, a telltale sign that autumn is on its way. We know the weather will inevitably turn colder; the question is whether you will be ready. Fill propane tanks before the cooler temperatures arrives to be prepared. Why fill now? Beat […]

There is profound wisdom in the stories and lessons we pass on to our children. Teachings learned at young ages like don’t take what’s not yours, play fair, and clean up your own messes, are foundational to a child’s understanding of society. The popular fairy tale Goldilocks and the Three […]

MFA Oil Company, a farmer-owned energy supply cooperative, announces the opening of a new Petro-Card 24 fueling station at 46005 Hwy 10 in Hardin, Mo. The new facility is open to the public, offers red diesel, clear diesel and unleaded gasoline, and replaces an older location which was located on […]

Diesel gelling. Few phrases are more dreaded for anyone who runs a diesel-powered truck or equipment for a living throughout the winter months. Gelling occurs when paraffin wax within diesel fuel solidifies and bonds together at extremely low temperatures. This is known as the fuel’s cloud point, which for No. […]

MFA Oil Company recently made a pair of acquisitions in the Show-Me State. The company acquired the propane and refined fuel operations of Griffin Oil & Propane, an independent retailer based in southeast Missouri, on March 30. MFA Oil completed another acquisition when it bought D&D Oil Company of Wheaton, […]

On May 31, MFA Oil and MFA Incorporated, a grain marketing and farm supply cooperative, announced an agreement under which MFA Incorporated will acquire full ownership of Northwest Missouri Grain, LLC. Five years ago, the two companies came together to construct a state-of-the-art grain-handling facility just outside Hamilton, Mo. MFA […]

Chuck Weldon, a lifelong resident of Gallatin, Mo., is the owner/operator of Weldon Farms LLC, a corn and soybean operation in Daviess County. He serves as an MFA Oil delegate, an MFA Agri Services delegate, a board member of Harrison Township, and a member of the Chillicothe Elks Lodge 656. […]

When you visit an automotive repair shop, you want to know that your vehicle will be serviced by a reputable professional who knows what they are doing. Since 1972, the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has been certifying mechanics to ensure they have the experience and practical knowledge […]

As a farmer-owned cooperative, MFA Oil understands the need to support programs dedicated to developing future leaders in agriculture. The company has partnered with state FFA organizations in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas and Oklahoma to sponsor opportunities for youth to pursue hands-on educational, personal development and leadership training. One of the […]

MFA Petroleum Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of MFA Oil Company, opened its latest Big O Tires store at 5533 N. 22nd Street in Ozark, Mo., this spring. Big O Tires offers tire services and repairs, wheel alignment, batteries, shocks, struts, and a wide range of diagnostic, repair and routine […]

Monte Fisher, who represents District 2 – Northeast on the MFA Oil Board of Directors, was recently awarded certification recognizing his completion of the Advanced Governance Series training program for cooperative board members. The series, which is offered by FCC Services, provides training on the complexity of co-op governance and […]

MFA Oil announces its Eighth Annual Charity Golf Scramble and Concert benefitting Operation Homefront raised $160,000 in donations in support of America’s military families. The event was held on June 6, 2022, in Columbia, Mo., at The Club at Old Hawthorne with more than 230 golfers. Since 2015, MFA Oil […]