Author: Adam Buckallew
Cooperative Spirit
When Tyler Miller was asked by his local bulk plant manager to consider becoming an MFA Oil delegate, he embraced the opportunity. Miller, 29, appreciated the chance to get more involved with the cooperative and deepen his understanding of the company’s operations. “I saw it as an important opportunity to […]
New Directors Elected to MFA Oil Board
MFA Oil Company hosted delegate meetings across its eight voting districts in January and February. The farmer-owned cooperative held elections for its Board of Directors at four district meetings where two incumbents and two newcomers won. Dean Snyder of Hamilton, Mo., one of the two new directors, farms in rural […]
MFA Oil Acquires Platte-Clay Fuels
MFA Oil Company, a farmer-owned energy supply cooperative, announces the acquisition of Platte-Clay Fuels, a self-service retail petroleum company and a subsidiary of Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative. The acquisition, which closed on Dec. 28, includes two fueling sites located at 510 Sam Barr Drive in Kearney and 1500 Branch Street in […]
MFA Oil to Distribute $19.9 Million in Cash and Equity to Co-op Members
MFA Oil Company has good tidings to share with its members this holiday season. The company’s members are set to receive a combined $19.9 million in cash and equity in exchange for doing business with the co-op. The company announced the planned distribution at its 94th Annual Delegate Meeting on […]
MFA Petroleum Opens Third Break Time Location in Fulton
MFA Petroleum Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of MFA Oil Company, opened its newest Break Time store at 2213 Cardinal Drive in Fulton, Mo. “This is a great location conveniently located at the intersection of Highways 54 and HH,” says Jennifer Bach, vice president of Break Time operations. “It’s also […]
Winter Safety Tips for Propane Users
Winter in the Midwest can be pretty unpredictable. We may enjoy mild, sunny days one week, and the next could bring snow or ice storms. Whatever winter dishes out, propane is an excellent fuel for keeping your home warm and comfortable. We have some winter safety tips to help you […]
MFA Oil Foundation Donates More than $300,000 to Local Nonprofits
The MFA Oil Foundation announces it awarded over $300,000 in nonprofit support during its 2023 fiscal year to 118 organizations in 91 communities where MFA Oil Company, a farmer-owned energy-supply cooperative, operates. The MFA Oil Foundation supports local organizations serving education, youth, humanitarian services and civic endeavors. James Greer, senior […]
Missouri Forests Are at a Crossroads
The dense forest at Rock Bridge Memorial State Park outside of Columbia, Mo., is peaceful and beautiful. The woods are filled with sights of awe-inducing natural wonder. One thing about the forest is a bit worrisome, though, and it’s a shared concern for more than 60% of Missouri forests—it’s getting […]
Clock is Ticking on Farm Bill Reauthorization
The prospects of a new farm bill passing in 2023 appeared increasingly slim as Congress returned for a potentially chaotic fall session. Following a monthlong summer recess, legislators faced a long to-do list, including preventing a government shutdown, reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration, replenishing disaster relief funds, deciding how […]
Q&A with Randy Pace of the MFA Oil Board of Directors
Randy Pace co-owns a diversified family farming operation in West Plains, Mo. He is an MFA Oil delegate and was elected to the MFA Oil Board of Directors in 2023. Q: How would you describe yourself and your farming operation? A: I was raised on a 167-acre beef cattle operation […]
Break Time to Open Truck Stop in Jefferson City
Construction is underway on a Break Time truck stop in Jefferson City, Mo. The convenience store and travel plaza will be located at 207 Militia Drive, just off Highway 50 on the city’s east side. The new location is expected to open in November. The 6,500-square-foot store will be Break […]
Diversification Drives Success of Feemster Farms
Under the sweltering heat of a late-August morning, Jordan Feemster and his wife, Courtney, are preparing the newest addition to their farming operation. Feemster’s Twisted Corn Maze, located on the northern outskirts of Springfield, Mo., is set to provide family fun and a new source of revenue for the Feemsters. […]

