{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":300,"width":600,"title":"BLP 356: The Company Fueling Rural America Since World War II","description":"The Company Powering Rural America | BulkLoads Podcast What does it take to keep America\u2019s farmers, truckers, and rural communities moving? In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, Jared Flinn sits down with John Ihler, President &amp;amp; CEO of MFA Oil, to discuss how one of the nation\u2019s largest farmer-owned cooperatives powers rural America through fuel, propane, lubricants, solar energy, convenience stores, and more. \ud83d\udc49 You\u2019ll 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 &amp;amp; fuel delivery, and why service and community trust remain the backbone of MFA Oil\u2019s success.  Watch this episode on YouTube &amp;amp; Subscribe! https:\/\/youtu.be\/hq7yr6Mt4F8 Free Video Shoot From BulkLoads? https:\/\/links.bulkloads.com\/widget\/form\/bfbbWKvA8xQZJKKYfc2Z &amp;nbsp; How can we pray for you? Email us: prayer@bulkloads.com  \ud83d\udccc Chapters 00:00 \u2013 Intro &amp;amp; MFA Oil Overview 04:10 \u2013 The Cooperative Model Explained 10:25 \u2013 Fuel, Propane &amp;amp; Tire Business 18:45 \u2013 Logistics &amp;amp; Fleet Operations 28:30 \u2013 Innovation: Solar, Storage &amp;amp; Lubricants 38:50 \u2013 The Future of Farming &amp;amp; Rural America 46:00 \u2013 Scholarships &amp;amp; Community Impact  \ud83d\udca1 Why watch? If you\u2019re in agriculture, trucking, logistics, or rural business, this episode gives an insider\u2019s look at how a 97-year-old cooperative continues to innovate and support America\u2019s heartland.  \ud83d\udd14 Subscribe to the BulkLoads Podcast for more conversations with leaders in bulk hauling, farming, and logistics: [Subscribe Here] \ud83d\udc4d If you enjoyed this episode, hit LIKE, drop a COMMENT about your experience with cooperatives, and SHARE this with a farmer, trucker, or ag professional who needs to hear it!  \u2728 Follow us for more: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | TikTok (@BulkLoads) #Agriculture #Trucking #Farming #RuralAmerica #BulkLoadsPodcast #Propane #Cooperative #Logistics ","author_name":"Bulkloads Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/bulkloads.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38075430\/height\/300\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"300\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/38075430"}