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Acquisitions in Southern Missouri Grow MFA Oil Presence

MFA Oil Company recently made a pair of acquisitions in the Show-Me State. The company acquired the propane and refined fuel operations of Griffin Oil & Propane, an independent retailer based in southeast Missouri, on March 30. MFA Oil completed another acquisition when it bought D&D Oil Company of Wheaton, […]

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MFA Oil Sells Interest in Northwest Missouri Grain, LLC

On May 31, MFA Oil and MFA Incorporated, a grain marketing and farm supply cooperative, announced an agreement under which MFA Incorporated will acquire full ownership of Northwest Missouri Grain, LLC. Five years ago, the two companies came together to construct a state-of-the-art grain-handling facility just outside Hamilton, Mo. MFA […]

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Q&A with Chuck Weldon

Chuck Weldon, a lifelong resident of Gallatin, Mo., is the owner/operator of Weldon Farms LLC, a corn and soybean operation in Daviess County. He serves as an MFA Oil delegate, an MFA Agri Services delegate, a board member of Harrison Township, and a member of the Chillicothe Elks Lodge 656. […]

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Missouri Farm Income to Set New Records in 2022

Missouri farm income appears on pace for another record year, according to John Kruse, associate research and extension professor in agricultural and applied economics at the University of Missouri. “It’s not often when there are back-to-back record years for Missouri farm income, but the data suggests 2021 set a new […]

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ASE Certification Gives Big O Tires Customers Confidence in Mechanics

When you visit an automotive repair shop, you want to know that your vehicle will be serviced by a reputable professional who knows what they are doing. Since 1972, the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has been certifying mechanics to ensure they have the experience and practical knowledge […]

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What role does FFA have in the 21st Century?

Jason Dieckhoff and Marshall Streit teach ag at the Cass Career Center in Harrisonville, Mo. The center, which draws about 120 ag students from five area high schools, has had great success. Neither teacher likes to boast, though maybe they should. The two were named Harrisonville Community Teachers of the […]

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MFA Oil Supports State FFA Organizations

As a farmer-owned cooperative, MFA Oil understands the need to support programs dedicated to developing future leaders in agriculture. The company has partnered with state FFA organizations in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas and Oklahoma to sponsor opportunities for youth to pursue hands-on educational, personal development and leadership training. One of the […]

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A Desire to Dig

There’s something about digging holes that little boys and girls just can’t resist. Whether it’s in the sandbox, the backyard or at the beach, few children will pass up the opportunity to play with toy bulldozers, backhoes and dump trucks, moving sand and soil to build moats around castles or […]

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War, What Is It Good For? Absolutely Nothing

On Feb. 18, 2022, six days before the Russian invasion of Ukraine began, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil was trading at $91.07 per barrel. Since then, many countries have condemned the Russian aggression and responded to it with sanctions and banning imports of Russian energy products. As of May […]

MFA Petroleum Brings Big O Tires to Ozark, Mo.

MFA Petroleum Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of MFA Oil Company, opened its latest Big O Tires store at 5533 N. 22nd Street in Ozark, Mo., this spring. Big O Tires offers tire services and repairs, wheel alignment, batteries, shocks, struts, and a wide range of diagnostic, repair and routine […]

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Fisher Receives Cooperative Governance Certification

Monte Fisher, who represents District 2 – Northeast 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 […]

Jon Ihler - MFA Oil Company president and CEO

Why Cooperatives Still Matter

MFA Oil teamed up with MFA Incorporated to Host the Emerging Leaders in Agriculture Conference in January. Both companies have held similar conferences in the past, but this was the first time we combined our efforts. The two-day event brought together enthusiastic young producers from across our trade areas and […]