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In the age of the smartphone, technology has put information and convenience literally at our fingertips. You can order a pizza, pay your bills or check the weather in a matter of seconds. People have grown accustomed to doing business online, and we’ve been working hard to add convenience for […]

When Break Time opened its first store in 1985, convenience looked a little different. The average store was about 500 square feet, roughly the size of a two-car garage, with just a handful of soda options, two kinds of coffee and a cash register that actually required cash. Four decades […]

Rising expenses and weak markets are squeezing farm profits Across the countryside, combines are rolling through a projected fall harvest of 21.5 billion bushels of corn, soybeans and grain sorghum, a 10% increase over last year. While silos are being filled to the brim, the bin-bursting crop is not expected […]

Your Account, Your Control For years, MFA Oil members and customers have asked for an easier way to manage their accounts online. This December, that request becomes a reality with the launch of My MFA Oil, a secure digital portal that allows members to manage their account details, invoices, orders […]

Every year, the MFA Foundation distributes hundreds of thousands  of dollars to high school seniors. The Foundation is a nonprofit, philanthropic organization jointly administered by MFA Oil Company  and MFA Incorporated with the primary purpose of providing educational opportunities to youth located throughout the trade territories of the two companies. […]

Enthusiasm for drone use in agriculture is growing quickly, says Caleb O’Neal, University of Missouri Extension field specialist in plant science. O’Neal teaches classes about drones across the state. He’s seen interest from farmers, commercial sprayers, cow-calf operators, real estate professionals and some who are just curious about new technology. […]

At Silex (Mo.) High School, it’s hard to miss the blue corduroy jackets. The majority of students don the iconic FFA uniform proudly, not just as a part of their wardrobe, but as a part of who they are. With over 80% of the student body involved in agricultural education, […]

Across rural communities, youth programs serve as powerful catalysts for learning, leadership and connection. Three 4-H clubs in MFA Oil’s trade territory are proving just how impactful these opportunities can be, especially when paired with strong community support. Each spring in Henry County, Mo., elementary students gather around warm incubators, […]

From classrooms and libraries to food banks and youth sports fields, 150 nonprofits shared in over $341,450 in support from the MFA Oil Foundation during its 2025 fiscal year, strengthening 103 communities across seven states where MFA Oil Company has a presence. The MFA Oil Foundation provides funding to local […]

Lacey Autrey’s heart has always been rooted on her family’s farm. Her father bought the land in Morris County, Kan., in the 1970s, and she spent her childhood helping out and imagining her future in agriculture. However, after high school, her father encouraged her to broaden her horizons. Lacey went […]

Citi analysts forecast the Brent crude oil futures price will fall to $60 per barrel by year-end and average $62 per barrel between the second and fourth quarters of 2025. The bank attributes its bearish outlook to rising OPEC+ production and continued Chinese stockpiling. Citi revised its global liquids balance […]

County fairs hold a unique charm. It’s where people from all walks of life come together to celebrate the things that make rural communities great—hard work, shared traditions and agriculture. At MFA Oil, we’ve seen firsthand the value these events bring to local communities, and we’re proud to support them. […]