Author: Adam Buckallew
How the Coronavirus Outbreak Upended the Meat Supply Chain
The protein production pipeline is backed up and the repercussions are already being felt by farmers and consumers. Grocery store meat cases are emptier, some fast food restaurants are unable to offer standard menu items, and food prices are up across the board. In April, the overall price of meats, […]
MFA Oil Opens Big O Tires Store in Lebanon
MFA Oil Company, a Big O Tires franchisee based in Columbia, Mo., opened its newest Big O Tires store in at 1701 W Elm St. in Lebanon, Mo., on May 4. “Our new store in Lebanon is another exciting addition to our franchise and we are looking forward to serving […]
MFA Oil Declares $11 Million in Patronage for Members, Two New Directors Elected to the Company’s Board
MFA Oil Company, a farmer-owned energy supply cooperative, recently declared $11 million in patronage will be distributed to its members as part of the benefits of membership in the cooperative. The announcement was made at the 90th Annual MFA Oil Delegate Meeting which was held in Branson, Mo., on December […]
We Live Where You Do
By MFA Oil President and CEO Jon Ihler – Published in the Fall 2019 issue of Momentum magazine. Slogans are great for quickly stating or reinforcing the character of a company or brand. They also help to align our team and differentiate us from our competitors. MFA Oil Company recently reintroduced […]
What You Need to Know to Save on Fuel Contracting
If you look back at the seasonal cycle of ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) futures on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) over the last 10 years, you can see trends that have historically led to great buying opportunities. Now, keep in mind that each year’s performance will always be unique […]
Guessing Game
Commodity Outlook for 2019 is Clouded by Missing Government Data, Trade Concerns As the partial government shutdown stretches to historic length, farmers, ranchers, agricultural economists and agribusinesses remain cut off from key reports from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The USDA was scheduled to release a collection of crop reports […]
U.S. Shale Oil Boom Reshapes Global Energy Paradigm
U.S. crude oil production hit new heights in October with output of more than 11.5 million barrels per day according to the latest data released from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) on Dec. 31. The United States has become the world’s new crude oil kingpin, surpassing Russia and Saudi […]
Five Questions with Joey Massey
With four new faces on the MFA Oil Board of Directors since this time last year, what opportunities do you see as we enter 2019? The recent election results from our annual delegate meeting have introduced several new people to the board who bring their own perspectives and fresh ideas. […]
MFA Oil Employees Give Back
MFA Oil employees pledged to give $51,606 to four nonprofit organizations during the company’s annual Week of Giving campaign. More than 170 employees contributed to the fundraising effort which ran from Oct. 29 through Nov. 2 in support of Central Missouri Foster Care and Adoption Association, Children’s Miracle Network at […]
Invasive Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed in Six More Missouri Counties
Foresters with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) have confirmed the presence of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in six more counties across Missouri. New detections have been confirmed in Caldwell, Gasconade, Harrison, Hickory, Webster and Wright counties. Since EAB was first detected in Missouri in July 2008, the exotic, tree-killing […]
Kertz Named MFA Oil Chairman
Marion Kertz, a farmer from Ste. Genevieve, Mo., has been elected chairman of the MFA Oil Company Board of Directors. Kertz was elected to his new role during the company’s December board meeting and will succeed Benny Farrell of Maryville, Mo. Kertz farms in both Missouri and Illinois with his […]
How MFA Oil Safeguards Your Personal Data
A number of high-profile data breaches compromised the private data of hundreds of millions of people in 2018. In what seemed like a weekly occurrence, company after company sent notifications to customers that their personal data may have been exposed to cyberthieves. From hotel giant Marriott to telecom provider T-Mobile […]