Momentum

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Advocating For You

This summer, MFA Oil Company participated in the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives’ Washington Conference. Chairman Glen Cope, Member Relations Manager Adam Buckallew, and I visited Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., where we met with Midwest House and Senate members and their staff. Our visits had three primary objectives. First, […]

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Go Paperless to Avoid Mail Delays

Living in rural Missouri has its perks: the fresh air, wide-open spaces, and most importantly, the strong sense of community. However, for a growing number of rural residents, it also comes with a familiar frustration: slower mail delivery. In recent months, concerns about rural mail delivery have intensified, with lawmakers […]

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A Dream Takes Root

Third-Generation Arkansas Farmer Steps Up for Her Family In the flat, fertile farmland of Greene County, Ark., where the horizon stretches unbroken and the sky can seem endless, Mikka Felty farms the same land her family has cultivated for three generations. Here in the heart of the Arkansas Delta, vast, […]

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Key Considerations for Incorporating Conservation in Land Leases

Despite the benefits of conservation practices on farmland, differing goals and expectations can create tension between landowners and tenants when talking about incorporating them into land leases. According to University of Missouri Extension agribusiness specialist Jacob Hefley, thoughtful conversations and clearly outlined provisions between the two parties can ease this […]

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Q&A with Doyle Oehl of the MFA Oil Board of Directors

Doyle Oehl of Jackson, Mo., raises corn, soybeans, wheat, hay and cattle with his son, John. He is a member of the Missouri Cattleman’s Association and St. Paul Lutheran Church of Jackson. Oehl serves on MFA Incorporated’s Board of Directors and as vice president of the Citizens Electric Board of […]

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Missouri Net Farm Income Takes Another Dip in 2024

Missouri’s net farm income is projected to decline in 2024 for the second consecutive year. That’s the latest from the University of Missouri’s Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center’s (RaFF) Fall 2024 Missouri Farm Income Outlook. The report is published biannually and provides statewide projections of key farm financial […]

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Solving The Ag Educator Shortage

The agriculture and natural resources industries are arguably among America’s most productive and foundational sectors. A strong educational system is a key contributor to the country’s success in agriculture. However, there’s a growing concern: There aren’t enough teachers to prepare the next generation of agricultural educators in Missouri or across […]

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Construction, Cattle and Commitment

Lawrence “Junior” Eichler, founder of Do-Rite Construction and Excavating in Lincoln, Mo., built his business from the ground up, quite literally. Since 1982, Do-Rite has grown from humble beginnings into a key player in infrastructure projects across central Missouri. Getting started wasn’t easy. “The first five years were tough,” Junior […]

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MFA Oil Foundation Grant Recipients

The MFA Oil Foundation provides cash grants to non-profit organizations that are working to improve communities where MFA Oil has a significant concentration of members and employees. In May 2024, the foundation approved $154,050 in grants to 57 organizations.

Energy Market Factors to Watch

The global energy market is facing myriad concerns that could influence prices in various directions. Some of these issues have been ongoing, while others have emerged recently, all contributing to the uncertainty about where energy markets are headed. Key Factors Impacting Energy Markets 1. U.S. Economy Questions: Adjustments to job […]

2024 MFA Foundation Scholarship Recipients

2024 MFA Foundation Scholarships

The agricultural industry is continually advancing and becoming more complex, and its future depends on having a strong, steady talent pipeline. In that pursuit, education and technical training become important tools for career success. That’s why the MFA Foundation annually awards scholarships to help students achieve their academic goals while working toward […]

Assessing AI

We are in the midst of an AI boom. I counted over 50 Wall Street Journal headlines featuring AI in April 2024. Artificial intelligence is now used in customer service, predictive analytics, marketing personalization, fraud detection, supply chain optimization, healthcare diagnostics and more. As AI technology continues to evolve, it […]