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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📌 Chapters 00:00 – Intro & MFA Oil Overview 04:10 – The Cooperative Model Explained 10:25 – Fuel, Propane & Tire Business 18:45 – Logistics & Fleet Operations 28:30 – Innovation: Solar, Storage & Lubricants 38:50 – The Future of Farming & Rural America 46:00 – Scholarships & Community Impact

💡 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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