Author: Adam Buckallew
Proactive Tank Maintenance Key to Preserving Fuel Quality
Barry Oden knows his customers count on MFA Oil for high-quality fuel. The challenge he sees is helping them maintain that quality once it’s been delivered. “I see the analysis of every fuel sample that customers in my district send in to our lab for testing and too many have […]
Escalating Trade Tensions Continue to Weigh on Agricultural Exports
Farmers hoping for a quick resolution to the trade war between the United States and China may be kept waiting for the foreseeable future. The commercial conflict escalated when President Donald Trump instructed his administration to enact $200 billion of new tariffs on a wide array of Chinese goods by […]
5 Questions with Marion Kertz
How would you describe your farming operation? My father got into farming in 1934 when he purchased a small parcel of land during the Great Depression. Our family has been farming the same area near Ste. Genevieve, Mo., ever since, and we now also farm across the river in Illinois. […]
Dameron Elected to MFA Oil Board of Directors
Tony Dameron of Vandalia, Mo., was elected to represent the East Central district on the MFA Oil Company board of directors through a special election held on Sept. 21 in Mexico, Mo. The special election was held to fill the seat that became vacant due to the untimely death of […]
Afterschool Program Broadens Students’ Horizons
Every day after school, about 50 children from Chillicothe, Mo., arrive at the North Missouri Center for Youth and Families. The kids range from kindergarteners to eighth graders, but they all take part in the center’s PowerUP! Afterschool program, which provides a nurturing environment for tutoring, help with homework, enrichment […]
Network Ops Team Tackles Tech Issues to Improve Customer Service
Throughout the spring and summer, MFA Oil has been hard at work upgrading its phone systems, enterprise content management system and server infrastructure to better care for customers. These efforts have been handled by the company’s Network Operations department, which has worked diligently to replace outdated technology and install solutions […]
Dameron Elected to MFA Oil Board of Directors
MFA Oil Company announces Tony Dameron of Vandalia, Mo., has been elected to its board of directors. He was elected to represent the East Central district on the company’s eight-member board by MFA Oil delegates through a special election held on Sept. 21 in Mexico, Mo.
MFA Oil Company Announces Death of Board Member Floyd Buckman
It is with great sadness that the MFA Oil executive team and Board of Directors announces the death of board member Floyd Buckman who was tragically killed on August 27 in a single-vehicle accident.
Time is Running Out on Propane Contracting
As Labor Day approaches, the unofficial end of summer nears and that means cooler temperatures are just around the corner. While it’s easy to understand wanting to put off purchasing propane during the heat of summer, doing so runs the risk of missing out on favorable contracting rates. MFA Oil […]
MFA Oil Acquires Refined Fuel Operations of Rock Port Oil Company
MFA Oil Company, a farmer-owned energy supply cooperative, has acquired the refined fuel operations of Rock Port Oil Company, an independent retailer based in Rock Port, Mo. The acquisition closed on August 8.
MFA Oil Acquires Propane and Farm Fuel Operations of Frazier Oil & LP Gas Company, Inc
MFA Oil Company, a farmer-owned energy supply cooperative, has acquired the propane and farm fuel operations of Frazier Oil & LP Gas Company, Inc., an independent retailer based in Gower, Mo. The acquisition became official on August 2.
MFA Oil Acquires the Propane Operations of Rolla Farmer’s Exchange
MFA Oil Company, a farmer-owned energy supply cooperative, has purchased the propane operations of farm input supply cooperative Rolla Farmer’s Exchange of Rolla, Mo.