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Stay Safe on Rural Roads
Farm machinery transportation can create dangers for farmers and rural residents. Tractors and other farm implements will soon be on the move from one field to another on backroads and highways across the Midwest. Planting season is one of the most hazardous times for driving in rural areas, notes Karen […]
Spring Clean Bulk Fuel Tanks
Spring is nearly here. That means it’s time to start getting fields ready for planting. To ensure your equipment is ready to run without issue, you need to perform preventative maintenance on your bulk fuel tank. If left unchecked, your tank will begin to collect water, rust, dirt and bacteria. […]
MFA Oil Sells Utah and Colorado Propane Operations
MFA Oil recently completed the sale of its propane operations in Vernal, Utah, and Craig, Colo., to Mountain West Propane, Inc., on Friday, February 1. The company had acquired Basin Propane Systems in Vernal on Feb. 3, 2015. Jon Ihler, MFA Oil vice president of sales and marketing, says the geographic […]
Holiday Hours
All MFA Oil offices will be closed on the following dates to allow our employees to enjoy time with their families: Thanksgiving – November 22, 2018 The day after Thanksgiving – November 23, 2018 Christmas Eve – December 24, 2018 Christmas – December 25, 2018 New Year’s Day – January […]
Time is Running Out on Propane Contracting
As Labor Day approaches, the unofficial end of summer nears and that means cooler temperatures are just around the corner. While it’s easy to understand wanting to put off purchasing propane during the heat of summer, doing so runs the risk of missing out on favorable contracting rates. MFA Oil […]
Tips to Avoid Being Scammed by Skimmers
Skimming fraud is growing in popularity among criminals. During the first six months of 2017, the number of compromised ATMs and point-of-sale devices jumped 21 percent, compared to the first six months of 2016, according to data from FICO. Meanwhile, the number of compromised cards soared 39 percent. Approximately 39 […]
MFA Oil Company Announces $5.2 Million in Member Patronage, Elects Directors to Board
MFA Oil Company, a farmer-owned energy supply cooperative, recently held its 88th Annual Delegate Meeting in Branson, Mo., where the co-op’s elected representatives approved a return of $5.2 million in patronage to the membership. The patronage disbursement, which was recommended by the MFA Oil Board of Directors, represents 80 percent […]
Are You Ready for Winter?
Winter is just around the corner and its frigid temperatures can be hard on diesel equipment and fuel systems. Performing routine maintenance now can help you prevent the most common cold-weather problems and avoid costly repairs and downtime. Before the cold weather strikes, prepare your equipment for the season by […]
Harvey’s Havoc Drives Up Gas Prices
As Hurricane Harvey battered Texas this past week, dropping more than four feet of rain in some areas, gasoline prices shot up across the country. According to AAA, the national price of gas has risen to $2.519 as of September 1, the highest it’s been in two years. The price spike […]
Rise of Modern Media Affecting Market Prices
Predicting prices in the fuel and propane industry is a lot like a night at the casino. Uncertain factors and inconsistent circumstances are both elements that go into winning the jackpot and determining the exact future price of fuel and propane. For Tim Danze, senior pricing analyst, recognizable factors are […]
MFA Oil Welcomes Nine Summer Interns
This summer, MFA Oil is giving aspiring students real world experience in their desired fields. Nine interns have recently joined the MFA Oil team as part of the company’s third annual internship program. The interns, a mix of undergraduate and graduate students, are scattered in various departments across the home […]
Recognizing Leaders in Conservation
Did you know that more than three quarters of the land in the continental U.S. is privately owned? The farmers, ranchers and foresters who own and manage the vast majority of private land in this nation hold the key to environmental improvement. Without their voluntary stewardship, our biggest conservation challenges […]