Author: Adam Buckallew

A group of people sits on benches outdoors, facing a wooden cross and a lake at sunset. The sky is partly cloudy and glows with orange and yellow hues, reflecting off the water. Trees frame the scene.

A Place of Belonging

Nestled on a scenic peninsula surrounded by Council Grove Lake in the heart of Kansas prairie country, White Memorial Camp offers something far deeper than a place to pitch a tent or paddle a canoe. It offers a place of belonging, growth and connection. “This land has always been a […]

MFA Oil Plant Manager Dan Schaefer presents a grant to Faith Bridge Executive Director Andie Jamerson (Moberly, Mo.).

MFA Oil Foundation Distributes Grants to 54 Organizations

The MFA Oil Foundation provides cash grants to nonprofit organizations that are working to improve communities where MFA Oil has a significant concentration of members and employees. In January 2025, the foundation approved $120,800 in grants to 54 organizations. Pictured Above: MFA Oil Plant Manager Dan Schaefer presents a grant […]

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Farming Side by Side

In the rolling farmland of southeastern Daviess County, Mo., brothers Drew and Colby Dixon are carrying forward a four-generation farming legacy with resilience and a strong bond that keeps their operation running smoothly. Together with their uncle, Lanny Dixon, the brothers raise corn and soybeans on 2,200 acres. Drew and […]

A blue and white propane delivery truck labeled MFA Oil Propane is parked on a rural road. The truck has large tires and a cylindrical tank. The background shows a grassy field under a clear blue sky.

MFA Oil Company Opens New Office in Big Rock, Tennessee

MFA Oil Company, a farmer-owned energy supply cooperative, is expanding its footprint with the opening of a new office in Big Rock, Tennessee. The location, set to begin operations on April 21, 2025, will offer propane delivery services to homeowners, farmers, and businesses in Stewart County and the surrounding area. […]

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Watch for Farm Equipment on Rural Roads

Spring fieldwork and planting have begun in many areas, which means farm equipment is on the move. During this time of year, both motorists and farmers should be extra cautious on rural roads. Modern farm machinery is safer and more visible than in the past, but it’s also larger and […]

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Strengthening Connections

Hello, I’m Adam Buckallew. If you are a frequent reader of Momentum magazine, you’ve likely seen my name many times before. I helped launch Momentum for MFA Oil in 2015 and have served as the magazine’s editor ever since. One of the things I enjoy most is meeting our farmers […]

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95 Years Strong

MFA Oil Highlights Major Investment, Announces $14.1 Million in Cash for Members at Annual Meeting For nearly a century, MFA Oil has stood strong, guided by its mission of service to its member-owners. As the cooperative celebrated its 95th anniversary, more than 300 delegates from 80 locations convened in Columbia, […]

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Supporting Emerging Leaders in Ag

More than 45 young farmers and ranchers from Missouri, Arkansas and Kansas gathered at Camden on the Lake Resort in Lake Ozark, Mo., for the fourth Emerging Leaders in Agriculture Conference. The two-and-a-half-day event in January, hosted jointly by MFA Oil and MFA Incorporated, brought together the next generation of […]

Rows of brown hens are confined in a large cage system, with eggs visible on a conveyor belt below. The setting appears to be an industrial poultry farm with long, dimly lit aisles stretching into the distance.

Egg-splosive Prices: What’s Driving the Surge

According to a recent report from CoBank, U.S. poultry and egg producers face unprecedented challenges as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) continues to threaten production. The egg industry has 8% fewer laying hens than three years ago, with over 100 million table-egg-laying hens affected through January 2025. In just the […]

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MFA Oil Foundation Awards Grants to 94 Nonprofit Organizations

The MFA Oil Foundation provides cash grants to nonprofit organizations that are working to improve communities where MFA Oil has a significant concentration of members and employees. In October 2024, the foundation approved $155,650 in grants to 94 organizations.

Deep Roots, Strong Ties

An antique MFA Oil gas pump stands on John A. Busch’s Washington, Mo., farm, with its freshly polished handle gleaming in the sun. This vintage pump, believed to be close to 85 years old, has been a constant presence on the property dispensing nothing but MFA Oil fuel since before […]

MFA Oil Foundation Announces $120,000 in Community Grants

The MFA Oil Foundation provides cash grants to non–profit organizations that are working to improve communities where MFA Oil has a significant concentration of members and employees. In January, the foundation approved $120,800 in grants to 54 organizations.

Author: Adam Buckallew

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