Author: Adam Buckallew

Long Row Lavender Allows Guests to Relax with an Ancient Herb On a brilliant May morning, Tracy Smith led a group of 10 ladies through rows of lavender—her farm’s signature crop in rural Warren County, Mo. While she discussed the do’s and don’ts of growing the fragrant shrub, she encouraged […]

Six years after Charlie Besher’s first experience with black vultures, the memory of the encounter remains vivid. He and his wife, Donnia, were checking on their cattle in Perry County, Mo., when they came upon a grisly scene. At least 20 vultures were ravaging the corpse of a newborn calf […]

Much has changed in the nearly 100 years since MFA Oil Company’s founding, but the need for a dependable energy supplier remains as vital as ever for the cooperative’s farmer-owners. MFA Oil understands the importance of investing in infrastructure to ensure the success of its member-owners. The cooperative is committed […]

Q: When you look back at your time on the Board, what are you most proud of? A: Serving as the representative for the cooperative’s southeast district has been a rewarding experience. I enjoy participating in the governance of MFA Oil and working with the management team to set our […]

A major upgrade to the credit card readers at MFA Oil Petro-Card 24 locations is nearing completion. The company has activated chip card readers and pin pads at more than 75% of its Petro-Card 24 fueling sites. The MFA Oil maintenance team is visiting each site to verify that the […]

More lodging and support space will soon be available for families traveling to central Missouri to seek medical care for their children. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mid-Missouri has begun constructing a new, larger home at the corner of South College Avenue and Stadium Boulevard in Columbia. The charity is […]

The Gilliland family has roots running deep in the gently rolling hills of eastern Kansas. Five generations of Gillilands have cultivated the sandy loam in Miami County. Here, along the gravel roads bordered by fields of row crops and pasture, the family has proudly farmed the land since 1896. In […]

MFA Petroleum Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of MFA Oil Company, opened its newest Big O Tires store at 1819 Bagnell Dam Blvd in Lake Ozark, Mo., on June 12. The new site is the company’s third in the Lake of the Ozarks region, joining established locations in Osage Beach […]

The cooperative adds $147,000 to its donation total through its 9th annual event in support of military families. MFA Oil announces it raised $145,000 in donations to support America’s military families during its Annual Charity Golf Scramble and Concert benefiting Operation Homefront. The event was held on June 5, 2023, […]

Energized Solar, a subsidiary of MFA Oil Company, announces today that it has changed its name to BluSphere Energy and has unveiled a new visual identity and website at BluSphereEnergy.com. The new name and rebranding reflect the company’s commitment to providing sustainable energy solutions to customers. BluSphere Energy, which was […]

Propane is a low-carbon fuel alternative, producing far fewer emissions than the equivalent electricity generated from the U.S. grid. Plus, it won’t contaminate soil or groundwater because it’s non-toxic. And propane’s environmentally friendly benefits don’t end there—renewable propane, sourced from used cooking oil and other waste products, is a carbon-neutral […]

You may want to consider stocking up on grease if you haven’t already. A report from JobbersWorld details plans from multiple manufacturers to raise their grease prices. In February, Lubrication Engineers increased the price of its lithium complex greases approximately 27%. Chevron shared its plans to raise the price of […]