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The Hemp Hype

As legal hemp production produces headlines, hurdles exist for Missouri growers Kelly Nelson has grown his share of cash crops during 20 growing seasons at the University of Missouri’s Greenley Research Center just outside of Novelty, Mo. The research agronomist has raised everything in northeast Missouri from the traditional commodity […]

A man wearing a blue shirt and cap stands smiling in a field of crops under a clear sky. The sun is setting, casting a warm glow over the landscape.

Saving the Soil

Cover Crops Aid Arkansas Farmer in Sustaining His Land Standing in a field of his soon-to-be-harvested soybeans about a half-hour’s drive east of Little Rock, Ark., Robby Bevis plunges a steel soil probe into the ground. As the morning sun crests the horizon, he dumps the collected dirt into his […]

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Mobile Hope

Centralia couple’s innovative solution helps kids around the world Headlines and awards weren’t on Taylor Moreland’s mind that night in August 2018 when he flipped on the lights in his Centralia garage, sat down and began to work. All he was thinking about was how he could help his son, […]

Jon Ihler - MFA Oil Company president and CEO

We Live Where You Do

Slogans are great for quickly stating or reinforcing the character of a company or brand. They also help to align our team and differentiate us from our competitors. MFA Oil Company recently reintroduced the slogan “We Live Where You Do.” The decision to update our slogan may seem minor, but […]

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Fixed Assets Team Manages Tank Leases and More

Maintaining the vast number of assets of a company like MFA Oil is a multifaceted operation. From computers and office buildings to fuel trucks and tanks, the list of assets is extensive. Managing all of these resources requires a dedicated team to keep track of the assortment of company-owned property. […]

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Planning for Upcoming Energy Needs

As summer begins to wind down, there are a number of things I am closely watching that could sway the direction of the fuel and propane market. I would advise you to consider these factors in preparation for your energy needs for the fall and winter. Deal or No Deal? […]

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All-in on Agriculture

Whether it’s running his 500-acre farm outside Alma, Mo., conducting business as a seedsman or volunteering his time in the service of various farmer-led organizations, agriculture is an ever-present aspect of David Lueck’s life. In late June, the Lafayette County farmer and MFA Oil delegate was busy cutting hay for […]

A large green combine harvester engulfed in flames and thick black smoke in an open field at sunset. The ground is charred, and the sky is a pale orange, hinting at the end of the day.

Maintenance Crucial to Preventing Combine Fires

Farmers should regularly inspect their combines’ machinery, fuel lines and electrical systems prior to and during harvest season to prevent fires. Harvest season brings a unique combination of risk factors that increases the risk of combine fires, says Bill Field, professor of agricultural and biological engineering at Purdue University. Dust […]

Aerial view of a green tractor pulling two trailers filled with watermelons through a lush field. Several workers stand nearby, tending to the harvest. The field is divided by a dirt path, surrounded by rows of watermelon plants.

Melon Milestone

Beggs Family Celebrates 125 Seasons of Raising Watermelons Whether seeded or seedless, weighing 3 pounds or 30, few foods are as synonymous with summer as the venerable watermelon. The sweet, juicy, melt-in-your-mouth fruit is the ultimate accompaniment to hot dogs, hamburgers and corn on the cob at family picnics and […]

A group of adults and one child stand indoors in front of a colorful indoor playground, holding a large check for $2,000 made out to the Kenny Rogers Childrens Center. Everyone is smiling, and the date on the check is 12/13/19.

Caring for Kids with Special Needs

The Kenny Rogers Children’s Center in Sikeston, Mo., which provides a wide array of developmental and therapeutic services to children with special needs, has a new tool to design and create intricate prosthetics. In December 2018, the MFA Oil Foundation presented a $2,000 grant to the center to aid in […]

Introducing Work Horse™ Lubricants

Since its founding in 1929, MFA Oil has always taken pride in providing a reliable supply of quality petroleum products to meet its members’ needs. The company has sold a variety of premium fuels and oils in its 90-year history, and that legacy will continue with a new line of […]

Sharing Ag Experiences

For Gary Morris, the rewards of being an agricultural educator are all about the connections he forges with his students. Whether it is discussing how to balance a feed ration in an animal science class, working together to grow plants in the greenhouse, or training FFA members for competition, the […]