Author: Adam Buckallew

Many people rely on propane to power their grills, patio heaters, power generators and other outdoor appliances. While most people are familiar with 20-pound propane cylinders, you should keep the following safety tips in mind. They will help you learn how to safely transport and store propane cylinders. When transporting […]

The MFA Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on providing greater educational opportunities for youth, announced a grant of $100,000 for a workforce development center in Ashland, Mo. “The MFA Foundation’s mission has always been to provide opportunities to individuals living within the trade-area we serve to further their education” said […]

MFA Oil Company, a farmer-owned energy supply cooperative, announces it has acquired American Propane Incorporated, an independent propane retailer based in Pevely, Mo., on June 30. “The acquisition of American Propane fills a gap in our operational footprint and will help us solidify our operations in the southern St. Louis […]

People generally don’t like to leave money on the table. But that’s precisely what happens when equipment is operated inefficiently. If you want to improve the fuel efficiency of your operation and save on your fuel bill, follow these eight tips. Keep Idling to a Minimum – Any time your […]

Summer has arrived. The days are longer, the heat is on and there’s yard work to be done. When you are out mowing your lawn, trimming weeds and doing other outdoor chores, please take care while working around your propane tank. The tips below will help keep you and your […]

Donations from the Annual MFA Oil Charity Golf Scramble and Concert Provide Over $1 Million of Support for Operation Homefront Over Seven Years MFA Oil announces its Seventh Annual Charity Golf Scramble and Concert benefitting Operation Homefront raised $150,000 in donations and more than $1 million of support for America’s […]

Nestled along the crystal-clear waters of Courtois Creek, Bass’ River Resort in Steeleville, Mo., offers pristine conditions for campers, canoers, floaters and anglers to enjoy the outdoors. The resort, owned and operated by the Bass family, has hosted guests seeking to explore scenic Ozark waterways such as the Courtois (pronounced […]

Through Sept. 15, MFA Oil customers can lock in prices with propane contracts for this coming winter. The MFA Oil Pre-Buy Program allows individuals and businesses to contract a predetermined volume of propane at a set price. Spring and summer are traditionally great times to contract propane. The Pre-Buy Program […]

The Missouri General Assembly has passed a bill that would increase the state’s motor fuel tax rate for the first time in 25 years. The measure, which was sent to Gov. Mike Parson on May 11, would gradually increase the tax on gasoline, diesel and other transportation fuels by 12.5 […]

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is moving forward with mandatory cybersecurity requirements for pipelines following the May ransomware attack that crippled America’s largest pipeline and left thousands of gas stations in the Southeast without fuel. A directive issued by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), a unit of DHS, will […]

The donation of a three-acre parcel of land in Tebbetts, Mo. may help preserve a part of the community’s cultural heritage. On May 5, MFA Oil Company transferred the deed to a strip of property along Missouri Highway 94 to African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church. The land donated by MFA […]

Glen Cope, a fourth-generation cattle rancher from Aurora, Mo., has served on the MFA Oil Board of Directors since December 2018 and was elected chairman on December 16, 2020. How would you describe yourself and your farming operation? I grew up on my family’s cattle operation in Barry County, which […]