Propane plays an important role in multiple applications on the farm. (Photo courtesy of Co-Alliance Cooperative Inc.)

Propane’s role in the ag market: An overview of key applications

July 17, 2023 By LP Gas

Propane plays a vital role in the agricultural industry and ag customers should recognize the diversity and versatility of the fuel source.

This article is tagged with agriculture, Co-Alliance, crop drying, grain drying, power generation, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), weather and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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July 2023: U.S. corn crop progress

July 12, 2023 By LP Gas

Propane retailers preparing for the crop drying season should note the corn crop is progressing at a pace consistent with last year.

This article is tagged with agriculture, crop drying, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and posted in Propane Market Metrics

Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, right, meets with propane industry members during Propane Days. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Propane Days returns to congressional offices for in-person meetings

July 11, 2023 By Brian Richesson

The National Propane Gas Association’s (NPGA) Propane Days advocacy event in Washington, D.C., returned to in-person meetings for the first time since 2019.

This article is tagged with agriculture, Capitol Hill, congress, Joe Buschur, legislation, Michael Baker, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Propane Days, Washington D.C. and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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PERC doubles ag equipment incentives following tornado outbreak

April 11, 2023 By Ellen Kriz

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is offering double incentives of up to $10,000 toward eligible propane-powered ag equipment.

This article is tagged with agriculture, Mike Newland, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane farm incentive program, weather and posted in News

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GRAIN DRY Act would provide loan access for propane storage

March 16, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Four members of Congress are backing bipartisan and bicameral legislation that would include propane storage under the farm storage facility loan program.

This article is tagged with agriculture, California, congress, House of Representatives, Iowa, Minnesota, propane legislation, Senate, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, News

NPGA webinar covers crop progress, propane supply forecasts

September 5, 2022 By Brian Richesson

National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) webinar participants spoke about the progress being made with the corn crop and presented propane supply forecasts.

This article is tagged with agriculture, crop drying, Europe, fractionation, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), natural gas liquids, petrochemicals, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane exports, propane inventory, propane supply and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, News

PERC projects to boost 2022-23 business development initiatives

August 2, 2022 By Brian Richesson

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) approved the following funding requests during its July meeting in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

This article is tagged with agriculture, autogas market, construction professionals, education, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), residential market, workforce development and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, News

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Propane proves reliable on the farm amid unpredictable weather

July 19, 2022 By Chris Lewis

Propane marketers and their agriculture customers expect the unexpected as the number of severe weather events rises around the country.

This article is tagged with agriculture, California, Deb Grooms, Iowa Propane Gas Association, Mike Newland, Minnesota Propane Association (MPA), Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane irrigation engines, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), weather and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

July 2022: US corn crop progress

July 14, 2022 By LP Gas

Each month, LP Gas provides updates on the U.S. propane market, as well as the latest trends. The data for July 2022 highlights the U.S. corn crop progress.

This article is tagged with agriculture, crop drying, exports, Ferrellgas, Gulf Coast, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), petroleum, propane imports, propane inventories, propane market metrics, stock, stock watch, Suburban Propane and posted in Propane Market Metrics

LPG Spotlight: Key Cooperative

March 1, 2022 By Carly Bemer

Key Cooperative, a farm cooperative based in Iowa, improves its efficiency by using polyamide piping for its grain-drying needs.

This article is tagged with agriculture, LPG Spotlight, propane delivery and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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