Author: Adam Buckallew

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Q&A with Monte Fisher of the MFA Oil Board of Directors

Monte Fisher, a lifelong resident of Brashear, Mo., grew up on his family’s farm. Following his retirement from a 31-year career with the Missouri Department of Transportation, Fisher began farming full-time. Fisher was elected to the MFA Oil Board of Directors in 2017. You’ve served on the MFA Oil Board […]

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Supporting Agricultural Education in Classrooms Across Missouri

As the number of American farming families shrinks, the general population’s understanding of agricultural production has declined. The Missouri Farmers Care Foundation is working to address this information gap through its Agriculture Education on the Move™ (AEOTM) program, which builds agriculture and food science literacy in third-grade students. The program’s […]

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Freight Family

Since 1950, three generations of the Baughman family of Mora, Mo., have played a role in the transport of agricultural freight across central Missouri and surrounding states. The family business, Baughman Feed Service, Inc., is a regional trucking company that delivers key ingredients to livestock producers, feed mills and more. […]

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Three Keys to Pricing for 2023

Market Commentary In the first quarter of 2023, there are still a lot of unknowns about our economy, China and energy inventories. Each of these areas, along with volatility, will impact the direction of prices for the remainder of the year. U.S. Economy There is no shortage of opinions regarding […]

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News Briefs – Winter 2022

New Feature Added to Online Bill Pay Customers registered for MFA Oil’s Online Bill Pay can now access their last 13 months’ statements for bulk fuel, propane, Preferred Card and Petro-Card 24 accounts. Customers signed up for Online Bill Pay can take advantage of the following convenient features:• Pay by […]

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Five Keys to Lubricant Storage

How you store and handle your lubricants goes a long way in determining their productivity and sustainability. Proper lubricant storage is one of the most efficient ways to increase the performance and shelf life of your products. The following recommendations can help you maximize the condition of your oils and […]

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MFA Oil Opens Propane Autogas Fueling Station in Lebanon, Mo.

MFA Oil Company, a farmer-owned energy supply cooperative, has opened its first public propane autogas fueling dispenser. Motorists with vehicles that run on autogas will now be able to refuel at the company’s Petro-Card 24 at 22157 E. Route 66 in Lebanon, Mo. The new autogas pump in Lebanon is […]

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Has Your Propane Usage Changed? Let Us Know.

Adding or removing a propane appliance will affect your system’s usage. Installing a propane stove or water heater, for example, will increase the volume of propane you need. Conversely, if you disconnect a propane appliance, your system will not need refilling as often. In both situations, it’s important to notify […]

The Magnusson Moss Warranty Act protects consumer choice in lubricant products.

Do I Have to Use the Manufacturer’s Oil?

Have you ever had a mechanic or salesperson tell you that the warranty on your equipment or vehicle would be voided if you didn’t use their company’s brand of lubricants? This sales tactic is not only false but also prohibited by law. The Magnusson Moss Warranty Act, passed by Congress […]

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MFA Petroleum Company Opens Second Break Time Store in Springfield

MFA Petroleum Company, a subsidiary of MFA Oil, opened the doors to its newest Break Time convenience store at 1545 W. Republic Road in Springfield, Mo., on Dec. 19. The 4,600-square-foot store is Break Time’s second location in the Springfield market. “We tell our Break Time customers we only need […]

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MFA Oil Announces $6.9 Million Payout to its Members, 2022 Financial Performance

MFA Oil Company, a farmer-owned energy supply cooperative, declared it would pay $6.9 million in cash to its members at the company’s 93rd Annual Delegate Meeting on December 12, 2022. Nearly 300 elected representatives of the cooperative convened in Columbia, Mo., at the Holiday Inn Expo Center to receive reports […]

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MFA Petroleum Company Acquires 13 KC-Area Big O Tires Locations

MFA Petroleum Company (MPC), a Big O Tires franchisee and a wholly owned subsidiary of MFA Oil Company, announced today the acquisition of 13 Big O Tires stores in the Kansas City metropolitan area. MPC purchased the stores from TBC Corporation, which owns and operates over 730 tire and automotive […]

Author: Adam Buckallew

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