Magazine Issue: Fall 2016

Momentum Magazine >> Fall 2016

Articles

Cows with black and white markings are eating hay in a row inside a wooden barn. The barn has a metal roof and natural light coming through. The animals are contained by metal bars and seem relaxed.

Animal Agriculture Plays Key Role in Missouri

The value animal agriculture provides to the state of Missouri extends beyond the raw products leaving the farm gate. The production of livestock, as well as other commodities, causes ripple effects throughout the economy in the form of employment; production in allied industries; taxes paid to local, state and federal […]

A honeybee collects nectar from white cherry blossoms under a clear blue sky, with sunlight gently illuminating the scene.

Agriculture’s Unsung Hero

When people think of farming or agriculture, they often imagine rows of crops, tractors and hard-working men and women dedicated to feeding the world. While these ideas are mostly accurate, they overlook an important contributor known for its distinct buzzing and honey-making prowess. Bees, though small in size, are agriculture’s […]

A dense cluster of vibrant green clover leaves fills the image, each leaf having three heart-shaped leaflets. The clovers create a lush, uniform texture across the entire frame.

Fundamentals of Cover Crops

Recent environmental and ecological awareness has started a resurgence in cover crop use. Although cover crops have been used for centuries, today’s modern farmer has grown up in a generation which has replaced the use of cover crops with widespread use of fertilizers and herbicides. Now as some farmers are […]

Construction Ramps Up at Shuttle-Loader Facility

After a wetter than normal summer, construction is well underway on the new shuttle-loader just outside Hamilton, Mo. The grain-handling facility, a joint venture between MFA Incorporated and MFA Oil Company, will consist of 2 million bushels of permanent storage and 1.5 million bushels of temporary storage. The site will […]

A man in a suit and a red tie looks towards a woman in a black jacket with a pearl necklace. The background is split in red and blue.

2016 election primer

The November election is shaping up to be a momentous occasion. There are a wide range of national and state-wide offices up for grabs and some important ballot measures for voters to consider. We’ve highlighted a few of the important races and questions voters will be deciding upon. For months, […]

Silhouette of an oil pumpjack set against a vibrant sunset sky, with hues of orange, pink, and blue, creating a serene landscape contrast.

From the Ground to the Pump

The Refining Process Explained You probably realize you are using energy when you fill up your vehicle’s fuel tank or burn propane to heat your homes. But have you ever stopped to consider the source of the energy or how it is delivered? It all goes back to the ancient, […]

Farm Groups, Food Industry Hail Historic Food Labeling Law

On July 29, President Barack Obama signed a bill that puts in place federal standards for the labeling of products made with genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The new law will require most food products to carry a text label, symbol, 1-800 number, website or scannable smartphone code indicating whether they […]

Investments in bigger delivery trucks help to improve efficiency. Bottom: Some customers in the Auto-Fill Program have tank monitors to help gauge their propane needs.

Investing in the Future

The MFA Oil Board of Directors works with the cooperative’s management team to guide the company in its mission of serving the needs of members. One of the company’s core principles is a commitment to operational excellence, and this has become increasingly important in today’s business climate. “We’ve made a […]

The Break Time store under construction in Lee's Summit, Mo. will open this fall, and is the first in the Kansas City metro area.

Break Time Construction Underway

Break Time is keeping construction crews busy around Missouri. Break Time’s first location in the Kansas City metropolitan market is set to open in October in Lee’s Summit, a suburb southeast of the city. “Suburban expansion is one of our targeted growth areas, and we plan to continue looking for […]

A tractor plows a field at sunset, creating a cloud of dust in its wake. The sky is a gradient of orange and blue, with the sun low on the horizon, casting a warm glow over the landscape.

Growing Member Benefits— One Acquisition at a Time

MFA Oil Company actively seeks out opportunities to expand its business to better serve customers and offer greater benefits to owners. The department behind this objective, Mergers and Acquisitions, takes a strategic look at potential acquisitions and helps usher new companies into the MFA Oil family. “We look for acquisition […]

Extended Life Coolants Increase Uptime, Cut Costs

Only a third of the energy created in the internal combustion engine of motor vehicles and equipment is used to move the vehicle. The rest is transferred as waste heat in equal amounts to the exhaust gas and engine coolant. While water is an excellent heat transfer fluid, it’s relatively […]