Author: Adam Buckallew
Three Directors Re-Elected to MFA Oil Board
MFA Oil hosted delegate meetings in February across the company’s eight voting districts. In Missouri, the delegations gathered in Harrisonville, Jonesburg, Kirksville, Marshall, Mt. Vernon, Ste. Genevieve and St. Joseph. Arkansas delegates met in Jonesboro. MFA Oil delegates from District 1 – Northwest, District 3 – Southwest and District 6 […]
How to Maximize Fuel Efficiency as Gas Prices Soar
Gas prices in the U.S. have soared to a record high of $4.17 for a gallon of unleaded gasoline amid the disruption of global oil markets by the war in Ukraine. The previous high of $4.10 per gallon was set in July 2008. According to data from AAA, the average […]
Propane-Powered Generators Offer Emergency Backup Power
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 […]
Blending Biodiesel is a “Win-Win” for Lafayette County Farmer
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 […]
Rising to the Occasion – 92nd Annual Delegate Meeting
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 […]
Q&A with Mike Moreland of the MFA Oil Board of Directors
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 […]
Investing in Infrastructure
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, […]
MFA Oil and MFA Incorporated Hold Conference for Emerging Leaders in Ag
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 […]
Tornado Relief
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, […]
Amanda Cooper Joins MFA Oil as Vice President of Human Resources
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 […]
How to Read a Propane Tank Gauge and When to Order a Delivery
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 […]
Understanding Diesel Gelling and Icing and How to Combat Both Issues
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 […]

