Propane farm technologies will be showcased Feb. 11-13 at the upcoming World Ag Expo in Tulare, Calif. According to a press release, the Western Propane Gas Association will display a 10.3-liter Origin irrigation engine from Western Power Products; a dual-fuel propane-diesel retrofit system; an F-350 Roush CleanTech work truck; and a Kubota commercial lawn mower. A Rinnai tankless water heater,... read more
The National Turkey Federation and the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association are coordinating an effort to reach Congress and press for a solution to the propane shortage affecting a number of their members. “Some of our turkey farmers are delaying shipments of young birds to their farms to save on propane, but that can only be put off for a week... read more
Roush CleanTech hired Rob Stevens as vice president of strategy. Stevens, a longtime chief engineer at Ford, will spearhead future product and customer strategy for Roush. According to a press release, Stevens directed strategic planning and product development for Ford’s commercial vehicles, including the Transit Connect, E-Series vans, medium-duty and Super Duty trucks, and commercial stripped chassis. read more
January is finally gone, and many propane retailers in the eastern United States are hoping February offers an opportunity to catch their businesses up on a winter gone wrong. But what caused the bone-chilling temperatures felt across much of the U.S. last month that ultimately thrust propane into the national spotlight for the wrong reasons? Weather experts are blaming a... read more
Ferrellgas and AmeriGas agreed to pay a total of $1.8 million in civil penalties and costs in an unlawful business practices case in California, according to a news release from Ventura County District Attorney Gregory D. Totten that also cites six additional district attorneys offices. In 2008, facing rising costs, the companies reduced the volume of propane in their grilling... read more
