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A landscape view of a prairie fire with flames spreading across dry grass and up a hill. The sky is a gradient of pink to orange at sunset, contrasting with the darkened, charred land in the distance.

Rejuvenated by Fire

Each spring, infernos blaze across large swaths of the Flint Hills, consuming everything in their path. While fire would be cause for concern in most areas, on the nearly 10,000 square miles of rocky, unplowed prairie that stretch from eastern Kansas to northern Oklahoma, the flames are a necessity. The […]

A large pig stands in a muddy field, surrounded by a group of piglets. The piglets are various shades of pink and brown, and some are playfully interacting with the adult pig. The ground is covered in straw and patches of grass.

Pigs on Pasture

Raising Heritage Breed Hogs Outdoors Links Past and Present for Norton Farms For the Norton family, tradition runs five generations deep in the rolling hills just outside Plattsburg in northwest Missouri’s Clinton County. Since 1884, the family has followed the same farming formula for success. “You need to be diversified,” […]

Sunrise over a lush green field with rows of plants. The foreground shows close-up details of leaves, while the background features trees silhouetted against the orange and yellow hues of the sky.

Test for SCN, soybean’s silent killer

Data from MU researchers shows soybean cyst nematode (SCN) field populations are becoming more virulent on commercial soybean cultivars, says University of Missouri Extension plant pathologist Kaitlyn Bissonnette. Testing fields for SCN is typically conducted once harvest is completed; however, spring is not too late to send soil samples for […]

‘A Focus on Ag Literacy’

When Scott Stone began his career as an ag teacher at Centralia High School in rural Centralia, Mo., 21 years ago, three out of every four students came from a farming family. Now, only 15 percent of his students come from the farm. As the demographics of his students have […]

A large irrigation system waters a vast green field under a dramatic sky during sunset, with sunlight streaming through the clouds.

Irrigators Tout the Perks of Propane

Farmers are looking for any advantage they can find to improve their balance sheets as the agricultural economy remains mired in a five-year rut. In the quest to control costs and maximize efficiency, irrigators are increasingly turning to propane to power their pumps. Robert Compton, an MFA Oil member and […]

All in the Family Farm

It’s not uncommon for Jay Collins to put in 13-hour days on his diversified farm in Lentner, Mo. There’s so much to be done—raising row crops, running a cow/calf operation and managing contracted swine facilities—that it takes a full family effort to keep the operation going on a daily basis. […]

IMO 2020 Could Disrupt Distillate Markets

The International Maritime Organization (IMO), which regulates global shipping, is set to roll out new regulations at the start of next year to reduce sulfur content in fuels used by shipping vessels. You may be wondering what bearing oceanic cargo ships have on a farm cooperative here in the Midwest […]

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Bundles of Love

On any given Tuesday, a jovial group of women can be found sewing blankets, infant clothing and accessories in a Hartville, Mo. church. The women share two passions—sewing and giving back to their local community. These ladies make up the Southwestern Missouri Chapter of Newborns in Need, an organization devoted […]

Massey Receives Cooperative Governance Certification

Joey Massey, who represents the Mid-South (District 8) on the MFA Oil Board of Directors, was recently awarded certification recognizing his completion of the Advanced Governance Series training program for cooperative board members. The series, which is offered by FCC Services, provides training on the complexity of co-op governance and […]

Farrell Inducted into MIC Hall of Fame

MFA Oil Company congratulates Benny Farrell, former chairman of the company’s Board of Directors for his induction into the Missouri Institute of Cooperatives’ Hall of Fame in March. Farrell served on the MFA Oil board for 27 years, including 21 as its chairman. He played a fundamental role in guiding […]

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MFA Oil’s Credit Department Offers More than Just Speedy Approvals

Since its founding in 1929, MFA Oil Company has consistently focused its efforts on fulfilling the needs of its farmer-owners. The cooperative serves its more than 40,000 farmer-members in a variety of ways, such as ensuring a reliable supply of quality petroleum products at a fair price. One important benefit […]

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Fuel Contracting Enhancements Now Available

Enhancements are coming to MFA Oil’s fuel contracting program. Contracting is a valuable tool you can use to lock in fixed or maximum pricing on a set number of gallons. This provides clarity for budgeting your fuel expenses. These benefits are hallmarks of our contracting program, and they will remain […]