Flooding on the farm poses crop drying challenges

August 26, 2019 By James Guyette

Epic rain levels and late planting in the Midwest raise concerns over autumn’s crop drying demand as the farming season nears a close.

This article is tagged with agriculture, Arkansas, crop drying, Georgia, Georgia Gas Distributors, propane distributors, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Laney leading a presentation for Oklahoma propane marketers. Photo courtesy of Paula Laney

Propane Personality: Safety, training professional Paula Laney

August 23, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

Check out a conversation with Paula Laney, the director of safety, education and training for the Oklahoma LP Gas Research marketing and safety commission.

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When a propane business is acquired, “goodwill” assets account for a significant share of the purchase price. Photo: iStock.com/RapidEye;

Building goodwill is valuable to propane retailers

August 22, 2019 By Randy Doyle

Strong relationships between customers and manufacturers is one of the most valuable assets to a propane retail operation.

This article is tagged with NPGA, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Randy Doyle, Real Talk with Randy and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, Events

LPG Spotlight: FS Propane

August 21, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

Propane retailer unites its employees in one place for a unique educational event aimed to better prepare for the future.

This article is tagged with Alliance AutoGas, growmark, LPG Spotlight, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Farmers, propane professionals find common ground

August 19, 2019 By James Guyette

Farming roots provide a fertile foundation for becoming a successful propane marketer; similarities abound between the industries.

This article is tagged with Global Gas, Kansas, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Propane Marketers Association of Kansas, state association and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Faces & Places: July 2019

August 16, 2019 By LP Gas

Snapshots from the around the propane industry including a look at Otodata celebrating LPG day, PMAK members at Propane Days and more

This article is tagged with faces & places, Kansas, Michael Stivala, Midwest, Ohio, Ohio Propane Gas Association (OPGA), Otodata, Propane Days, Propane Marketers Association of Kansas, state association, Suburban Propane, World LPG Association (WLPGA) and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Moving forward with truck safety

August 13, 2019 By Ellen Kriz

New bobtail designs mitigate back up risks and enhance all-around bobtail safety.

This article is tagged with Blueline bobtail, Jason Soulon, John Hawkins, safety, truck supplement, Westmor Industries and posted in Current Issue, Featured

The rules established by industry organizations, as well as our own safety policies, are in place for a reason – to keep us safe. iStock.com/Olivier Le Moal

Government influence on your truck fleet

August 12, 2019 By LP Gas

The latest on legal and regulatory issues that could impact your company’s trucking fleet and drivers from the National Propane Gas Association.

This article is tagged with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), government, LP gas, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, Sarah Reboli, truck supplement and posted in Current Issue, Featured

8.2 billion gallons of propane were sold in the United States during the warm 2017. Photo by Joe McCarthy

Is it time to buy a bobtail?

August 9, 2019 By Jeff Thompson and Cooper Wilburn

Propane Resources’ Jeff Thompson and Cooper Wilburn explain tax code updates that may incentivize propane retailers to make equipment investments.

This article is tagged with bobtail, Cooper Wilburn, In the Know, Jeff Thompson, propane resources, truck supplement and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Eliminate cavitation by eliminating vapor. Photo courtesy of Blackmer

Addressing cavitation, other pump challenges

August 8, 2019 By Geoff VanLeeuwen

Cavitation issues can be devastating for pump components and lead to system failure. It is crucial for propane retailers to get ahead of any problems.

This article is tagged with Blackmer, Pump Solutions Group (PSG), pumps and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue

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