Author: Adam Buckallew
MFA Oil Partners with Cattlemen to Provide Wildfire Relief
n early March, wildfires ravaged more than a million acres of land in Oklahoma and Kansas. MFA Oil is working with the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association to help the farmers and ranchers who were devastated by the fires by donating $5,000 in gift cards to reimburse fuel expenses for volunteers who […]
Parcell Named First MFA Professor of Agribusiness
MFA Incorporated, MFA Oil and the MFA Foundation pledged $750,000, payable over four years, to the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) in 2015 to establish an endowed professorship that supports education and research. The first professorship role was recently filled. Joe Parcell, professor and […]
Twellman Inducted into Missouri Institute of Cooperatives Hall of Fame
MFA Oil congratulates Beverly Twellman, who retired from the company with 44 years of service in 2015, for her induction into the Cooperative Hall of Fame by the Missouri Institute of Cooperatives (MIC). During her time with the company, Twellman worked closely with MFA Oil’s presidents, members of the board […]
Turning Terror into Determination
Sarah Fuehring planted flowers in her front yard while her three- and five-year-old children played nearby on a peaceful summer’s day. Unbeknown to the her, danger slowly drew near. A drifter had wondered onto their property and leered at the family from the end of their driveway, which was near […]
Bulk Oil Drivers Keep Customers Well Stocked
MFA Oil’s bulk oil drivers travel thousands of miles each month delivering lubricants to customers. The deliveries go to farmers, schools, department of transportation offices, highway patrol outposts, automotive garages, oil change shops, construction companies and trucking firms. The bulk shipments are an ideal way for any customers with a […]
Gear Up Your Vehicle for Spring: 10-Step Maintenance Checklist
Spring is here and that means driving season is right around the corner. Just as spring cleaning is a good idea for your home, it also makes sense to give your vehicle a seasonal tune-up. “Winter can be hard on automobiles, so now’s the perfect time to perform preventive maintenance […]
Keeping Up with Motor Oil Technology
The American Petroleum Institute (API) recently released a new heavy-duty engine oil specification to replace API CJ-4. The new API CK-4 service category for diesel engine oil has been in development for about a decade and will deliver improved fuel economy performance and reduce emissions. Known as PC-11A during its […]
Recognizing Leaders in Conservation
Did you know that more than three quarters of the land in the continental U.S. is privately owned? The farmers, ranchers and foresters who own and manage the vast majority of private land in this nation hold the key to environmental improvement. Without their voluntary stewardship, our biggest conservation challenges […]
Break Time Reopens Store on Old Highway 63, Introduces MyTime Rewards
Break Time, the convenience store division of MFA Oil Company, announces it has reopened its store at 1416 Old Highway 63 S in Columbia with more pumps and amenities for customers.
MFA Oil Partners with Cattlemen to Provide Wildfire Relief
In early March, wildfires ravaged more than a million acres of land in Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. MFA Oil is working with the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association to help the farmers and ranchers who were devastated by the fires by donating $5,000 in gift cards to reimburse fuel expenses for […]
Oil Analysis Helps Prevent Equipment Downtime
Farmers, truckers and other users of heavy equipment can maximize the performance and reliability of their equipment through regular analysis of engine, hydraulic and transmission oils. Establishing an oil analysis regimen can help determine contamination levels, wear rates and the overall condition of equipment. Routine testing can identify minor problems […]
MFA Oil Company Acquires Ford Oil Company
MFA Oil Company, a farmer-owned energy supply cooperative, announces it has acquired Ford Oil Company, an independent retailer of propane and refined fuels with offices in Hornersville and Kennett, Mo.