Author: Adam Buckallew

While many power outages are inconvenient nuisances, extended power losses can become expensive and potentially dangerous. Investing in propane-powered generators can help families and businesses avoid blackouts caused by severe weather. Staying Ahead of the Storm Propane-powered generators are the perfect backup solution to power outages. A generator will keep […]

Fifth-generation farmer Garrett Riekhof isn’t afraid to try new things on his family’s century farm in Lafayette County, Mo. Whether it’s testing new technology, researching production decisions in test plots, or re-evaluating inputs, Riekhof is looking for any edge he can find. Together with his wife, Cara, who helps co-manage […]

MFA Oil Declares $6.5 Million in Cash Distributions for Member-Owners The Polar Vortex of 2021 plunged nearly every state in the country into a deep freeze with snow, ice storms and record-cold temperatures. The historic, prolonged Arctic blast created energy supply disruptions, the largest surge in propane demand in 17 […]

How would you describe yourself and your farming operation? I always describe myself as a third-generation farmer from Cass County, Mo., but in reality, the Moreland family homesteaded and started farming in Maries County, Mo., in the 1840s. My wife, Heather, and I have been married 37 years and have […]

The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed by federal legislators in November 2021 is set to deliver a $1.2 trillion investment in the nation’s infrastructure over the next five years. The bill represents a historic, once-in-a-generation reinvestment in America’s roads, bridges, water and wastewater networks, ports, electric grid, dams, […]

Young farmers from Missouri, Arkansas and Kansas gathered in Osage Beach, Mo., on Jan. 11-13, 2022, for the inaugural Emerging Leaders in Agriculture Conference cohosted by MFA Oil and MFA Incorporated. The two-day, all-expenses-paid event brought together farmers who will lead the next generation of agricultural production with industry experts […]

The trees were gone. Rubble was strewn everywhere. A landscape of catastrophe was all that remained of a majority of Dawson Springs, Ky. A December tornado—one of many that tore through eight states—left many residents of the small town in the western portion of the Bluegrass State homeless. Jeff Spurlin, […]

In November, Amanda Cooper joined MFA Oil Company as vice president of human resources. Cooper is now responsible for leading the company’s human resources department and oversees employee relations, recruiting, employee development, leave management, training, compensation and benefits, and payroll. Cooper brings more than 24 years of human resources knowledge […]

Checking your propane tank gauge regularly is an easy way to ensure you always have enough fuel. If you run out of propane, national safety codes require that a qualified technician inspects your system for leaks before placing your system back in service, which will require a technician to enter […]

Gelling and icing can be a major worry during cold months when it comes to diesel fuel. Wondering if your truck or tractor will start in cold weather is a genuine concern but one you can avoid with proper maintenance.   Preventing Icing Issues The most common diesel fuel issue in […]

MFA Oil Company, a farmer-owned energy supply cooperative, announced it would pay $6.5 million in cash to its members in exchange for doing business with the company. The cooperative shared the news during its 92nd Annual Delegate Meeting on Dec. 13 in Columbia, Mo. Nearly 350 delegates, guests and employees […]

As the season for severe winter weather approaches, make sure your family and your property are prepared for whatever the winter brings. Winter storms can create high winds, treacherous roads and drop significant snowfall. If you find your home in the projected path of a winter storm this season, consider […]