The Company Powering Rural America | BulkLoads Podcast

What does it take to keep America’s farmers, truckers, and rural communities moving? In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, Jared Flinn sits down with John Ihler, President & CEO of MFA Oil, to discuss how one of the nation’s largest farmer-owned cooperatives powers rural America through fuel, propane, lubricants, solar energy, convenience stores, and more.

👉 You’ll hear how MFA Oil:

Serves 40,000+ farmer members with fuel, propane, and lubricants

Runs a fleet of 1,000+ trucks, making it one of the largest propane suppliers in the U.S.

Operates Break Time convenience stores and Big O Tires franchises across Missouri and beyond

Invests in solar energy, logistics, and technology to prepare for the future of farming

Supports rural communities through scholarships, cooperatives, and reinvestment

This episode dives into the future of agriculture, the logistics behind propane & fuel delivery, and why service and community trust remain the backbone of MFA Oil’s success.

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💡 Why watch? If you’re in agriculture, trucking, logistics, or rural business, this episode gives an insider’s look at how a 97-year-old cooperative continues to innovate and support America’s heartland.

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