Corn is the No. 1 planted crop in the United States. (Image: vovashevchuk/iStock/Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

Growing the agricultural market in 2025

March 16, 2025 By Mark Leitman

This new series of articles from Mark Leitman will add insights into agriculture for propane marketers.

This article is tagged with agriculture, CHS Inc., March 2025, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine

PERC approves 21 projects at December 2024 meeting

January 6, 2025 By Brian Richesson

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) approved the following 21 dockets during its December 2024 meeting in Naples, Florida.

This article is tagged with agriculture, autogas, commercial, communication, construction professionals, marketing, material handling, power generation, propane autogas, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane engines, propane marketers, residential, safety and training, workforce development and posted in News, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Figure 1 illustrates propane contribution to the U.S. energy mix across various sectors and its variation by Census region. (Source: ICF)

Sectoral overview of US propane demand trends

November 15, 2024 By Anant Garg, Michael Sloan and Neha Jain

Propane is a versatile energy source across the U.S., with its utilization influenced by regional needs and infrastructure.

This article is tagged with agriculture, domestic demand, ICF, November 2024, propane demand, propane market metrics, propane supply and demand and posted in Propane Market Metrics

From left, John Fisher IV stands with his sons Matt and John. (Photo courtesy of Crop Management Co.)

LPG Spotlight: Crop Management Co.

July 23, 2024 By Chris Markham

Crop Management Co., a propane, trucking and agriculture company, originally started as a family-run orchard.

This article is tagged with agriculture, California, July 2024, LPG Spotlight and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Propane protects Fisher Vineyards from grid disruptions

July 16, 2024 By Brian Richesson

When Fisher Vineyards sought a solution to power outages, it partnered with a propane marketer with the know-how to keep the winery running.

This article is tagged with agriculture, Blue Star Gas, California, electricity, July 2024, power generation, propane generators, propane marketers and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Flame weeding holds potential to grow propane gallons

July 11, 2024 By Scott Pearson

New momentum behind flame weeding could open up fresh opportunities for retailers to grow gallons and better support their farm customers.

This article is tagged with agriculture, CHS Inc., Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

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July 2024: US corn crop progress

July 2, 2024 By LP Gas

Propane retailers preparing for the crop drying season should note that corn crop progress is on pace with the five-year average.

This article is tagged with agriculture, crop drying, propane market metrics and posted in Propane Market Metrics, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Photo: Dmytro Diedov/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Propane storage strategies sought in federal legislation

June 10, 2024 By Brian Richesson

Propane supply security was part of Propane Days discussions, especially as it relates to the agriculture market and the overall impact on the industry.

This article is tagged with agriculture, legislation, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), propane storage, Trader's Corner and posted in Blue Flame Blog

Photo courtesy of Catherine Moore - KayWeb Photography

Fairbank Equipment opens new Missouri location

April 4, 2024 By Danielle Pesta

Fairbank Equipment, a provider of agricultural product applications and propane products and equipment, has opened a new location in Grain Valley, Missouri.

This article is tagged with agriculture, expansion, Missouri and posted in News

Ceres, Co-Alliance merger to form Keystone Cooperative

February 12, 2024 By Brian Richesson

Indiana-based agriculture and energy cooperatives Ceres Solutions Cooperative and Co-Alliance Cooperative plan to merge under the name Keystone Cooperative.

This article is tagged with agriculture, Co-Alliance, energy, Illinois, Indiana, Mergers and Acquisitions, Michigan, Ohio, propane retailers and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, News

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