Author: Adam Buckallew
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.
MFA Oil Announces 2025 Director Election Results
MFA Oil Company announces that three members of its Board of Directors have been re-elected to three-year terms following district delegate meetings in January 2025. The re-elected board members are: The MFA Oil Board of Directors represents the interests of the co-op’s members. The board establishes company policies and operating […]
Higher Funds for Higher Education
The application period for the 2025 MFA Foundation Scholarship Program is now open, providing students in MFA’s trade territory with financial assistance to reach their higher education goals. This year, each scholarship is increasing to $2,500, up from the previous amount of $2,000. The MFA Foundation scholarships are intended to help […]
MFA Oil Announces $14.1 Million Distribution to Members
MFA Oil Company marked its 95th Annual Delegate Meeting on December 8-9, 2024, with the announcement of $14.1 million in cash and equity distributions to its member-owners, reflecting a year of strong financial performance. More than 300 farmers representing 80 MFA Oil locations attended the meeting in Columbia, Mo., to […]
New Break Time Opens in Brookline
MFA Petroleum Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of MFA Oil Company, has opened its newest Break Time convenience store at 2225 N. Stone Creek Drive in Brookline, Mo. The 4,700-square-foot store, which created 16 jobs in the community, began serving customers on November 13. The new Break Time location features […]
Go Paperless to Avoid Mail Delays
Living in rural Missouri has its perks: the fresh air, wide-open spaces, and most importantly, the strong sense of community. However, for a growing number of rural residents, it also comes with a familiar frustration: slower mail delivery. In recent months, concerns about rural mail delivery have intensified, with lawmakers […]
A Dream Takes Root
Third-Generation Arkansas Farmer Steps Up for Her Family In the flat, fertile farmland of Greene County, Ark., where the horizon stretches unbroken and the sky can seem endless, Mikka Felty farms the same land her family has cultivated for three generations. Here in the heart of the Arkansas Delta, vast, […]
Construction, Cattle and Commitment
Lawrence “Junior” Eichler, founder of Do-Rite Construction and Excavating in Lincoln, Mo., built his business from the ground up, quite literally. Since 1982, Do-Rite has grown from humble beginnings into a key player in infrastructure projects across central Missouri. Getting started wasn’t easy. “The first five years were tough,” Junior […]
MFA Oil Foundation Grant Recipients
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 May 2024, the foundation approved $154,050 in grants to 57 organizations.
2024 MFA Foundation Scholarships
The agricultural industry is continually advancing and becoming more complex, and its future depends on having a strong, steady talent pipeline. In that pursuit, education and technical training become important tools for career success. That’s why the MFA Foundation annually awards scholarships to help students achieve their academic goals while working toward […]
Will Reniker Joins MFA Oil Executive Team
On September 1, MFA Oil named Will Reniker as vice president of enterprise risk management. He oversees safety, maintenance, construction, environmental health, and the BluSphere Energy solar division. He reports directly to Jon Ihler, MFA Oil president and CEO. “Will has worked in many roles across the company, giving him […]

