Author: Adam Buckallew

A blue fuel truck is parked on a gravel lot beside a large red barn. The sky is overcast with gray clouds, and there are propane tanks near the building.

Meeting the Needs of Arkansas Poultry Producers

Poultry is big business in Arkansas. Nearly 6,000 Arkansas farms produce some type of poultry, including broilers, turkeys and egg-laying hens. Poultry is the state’s top agricultural product, accounting for $4.47 billion in cash receipts or 44.3 percent of the total for all agricultural sales in Arkansas. By far the […]

Big Data

The Next Revolution in Agriculture Thanks to precision agriculture and advancements in equipment and computing technology, farmers are building a treasure trove of production information. The wealth of data generated by precision agriculture technology has enormous potential, but it’s what farmers do with this information that matters. If properly analyzed, […]

Close-up of scattered corn kernels on a 100-dollar bill, symbolizing the connection between agriculture and finance.

Farm Economy Continues To Tighten

It wasn’t long ago that U.S. farmers were enjoying booming business as farm incomes for row-crop producers swelled from 2007 to 2013, propelled by record exports and strong demand for biofuels. Now on the other side of the coin, many farmers are faced with commodity prices that will make it […]

A person wearing a cap and sunglasses operates a lawnmower on a grassy area surrounded by trees. Another individual is partially visible in the background, also using a lawnmower. A large building with arches is in the distance.

Propane-Powered Mowers Cut Grass, Emissions and Upkeep Costs

Landscape contractors, corporate maintenance crews and government agencies looking to improve the sustainability of their mowers are increasingly turning to propane. The clean-burning nature of propane reduces harmful carbon emissions compared with conventional fuels. Propane-powered mowers reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 15 percent and carbon monoxide emissions by […]

Two men stand on metal stairs in front of a large corrugated metal structure. One wears a yellow shirt and jeans with a cap, the other a blue plaid shirt and cap. They are both smiling.

Brothers Partner to Start Farming Careers

Farming profit margins look slim for the 2016 crop year, but that’s not dampening the enthusiasm of Drew and Luke Mitchell. The downturn in the agricultural economy has provided the Mitchells with a golden opportunity: the chance to rent 800 acres of farmland in central Arkansas. As older farmers look […]

Industrial grain silos and storage facilities under a partly cloudy sky. The silos are large, metallic structures with connecting walkways and supporting frames. The surrounding area is paved and relatively empty.

It Pays to Upgrade Grain Dryers

Are you getting the most bang for your buck from your grain dryer? Research from the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) suggests that unless you’re using the latest grain drying technology, you may be leaving money on the table. Grain dryers provide farmers with harvest flexibility that can save […]

MFA Oil employees participate in a crane truck training session at the company’s headquarters in Columbia, Mo.

Focused on Safety

MFA Oil’s guiding principles provide the company’s board of directors with a clear vision of how to run the cooperative. Safety is always an important factor and makes up one of the six guiding principles. “When you’re working with refined fuel and propane, safety and compliance are not to be […]

A well-lit gas station at dusk with a white car parked at a pump. The station has multiple fuel pumps and a small convenience store in the background. The sky is a deep blue, indicating early evening.

APM Enhances Profitability for Independent C-Store Owners

American Petroleum Marketers, a division of MFA Oil, is a wholesale distributor of a broad spectrum of quality petroleum products for independently owned gas stations and convenience stores. Currently, APM operates in eight states across the Midwest, distributing more than 55 million gallons of fuel a year to its wholesale […]

From left: Ernie Verslues, president and CEO, MFA Incorporated; Don Mills, chairman of the board, MFA Incorporated; Benny Ferrell, chairman of the board, MFA Oil; Mark Fenner, president and CEO, MFA Oil.

MFA Oil Partners with MFA Inc. on Northwest Missouri Shuttle-Loader Facility

On May 2, 2016, MFA Oil Company and MFA Incorporated announced a joint venture to build a shuttle-loader facility on the Union Pacific Railroad approximately five miles east of Hamilton, Mo. The grain-handling facility will consist of 2 million bushels of permanent storage and 1.5 million bushels of temporary storage […]

Greer Elected to Leadership of MPCA

James Greer, MFA Oil vice president of supply and legislative affairs, was elected to the Missouri Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association (MPCA) operating committee on Feb. 19. Members of the MPCA operating committee cycle through leadership roles en route to becoming the association’s president. The MPCA exists to promote […]

Chris Tynes, front row, center, manager of the MFA Oil propane plant in Murfreesboro, Tenn., presents a grant to the Bill Rice Christian Academy to help with the construction of a new classroom building to serve the school’s growing student body.

MFA Oil Foundation Helps Christian Academy Build New Classrooms

The MFA Oil Foundation provides cash grants to support nonprofit organizations that are working to improve communities in MFA Oil Company’s trade area. The foundation’s mission is to assist rural communities where the company has a presence by donating resources that help develop and strengthen organizations dedicated to education, youth, […]

Advantages of Low-Viscosity Motor Oils

Choosing the right motor oil for your engine is an important decision. The wrong choice can result in reduced lubrication, expensive repairs and shortened engine life. One of the factors to consider when selecting a motor oil is the viscosity. That’s the measurement of how fast or slow the oil […]

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