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MFA Oil acquires Hamilton Produce

August 30, 2024 By Ellen Kriz

MFA Oil Co., a farmer-owned energy supply cooperative, acquired the propane operations of Hamilton Produce Co., located in Bloomfield and Ottumwa, Iowa.

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List of top 10 states for propane sales in 2022. Images: chokkicx/DigitalVision Vectors/Getty Images (map); photosynthesis/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images (stars)

Propane gallon sales increase in 2022; California tops the list

February 1, 2024 By Brian Richesson

California held off Michigan for the second straight year to become the No. 1 state for retail propane sales. The final tally in millions of gallons: 539-531.

This article is tagged with California, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane retailers, propane sales, Texas, Wisconsin and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Elected to the CHS Board of Directors at the 2023 CHS Annual Meeting were, from left, C.J. Blew, Cortney Wagner, Tony Rossman, Jon Erickson, Scott Cordes, Dan Schurr and Tracy Jones. (Photo courtesy of CHS Inc.)

CHS elects board members, passes amendments to bylaws

January 11, 2024 By Danielle Pesta

CHS Inc. owners elected seven board members to three-year terms during the cooperative’s 2023 annual meeting and approved two bylaw amendments.

This article is tagged with CHS Inc., Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, propane marketers, propane suppliers, propane supply, propane terminals, rail terminal, wholesale propane, Wyoming and posted in News

The Midwest boasts a large ag market. (Photo courtesy of Co-Alliance Cooperative Inc.)

Regional spotlight: Propane fuels the Midwest

July 10, 2023 By Ellen Kriz

Our quarterly series examines the unique geographical nature of the propane industry. This month, we look at the Midwest.

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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

Graphic showing top 10 states by propane gallon sales

California overtakes Michigan for 2021 propane gallon sales

February 9, 2023 By Brian Richesson

The industry was trying to move past the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021 when it sold 9.54 billion gallons of odorized propane.

This article is tagged with California, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane sales, Texas, Wisconsin and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Michelle Wicker, new CEO of the Iowa Propane Gas Association, visits Capitol Hill. (Photo courtesy of Michelle Wicker)

State propane associations welcome ‘new blood’

January 11, 2023 By Jennifer Webb

As the new year begins, several state propane gas associations are welcoming new leaders. Here’s more about their backgrounds, plans and goals.

This article is tagged with Alabama, California, Iowa, Kansas, state association, West Virginia, Wisconsin and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

LT Corp. adds Kryton Engineered Metals

January 9, 2023 By Danielle Pesta

LT Corp. – the parent company of Quality Steel, LP Cylinder Service and Buckeye Fabricating – acquired Kryton Engineered Metals.

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Final Year For Four: Longtime state executives reflect on careers in propane industry

May 25, 2022 By Jennifer Webb

As four leaders of their state associations prepare to retire, LP Gas talked with each to learn what they’re going to miss and what’s next on the horizon.

This article is tagged with association, Georgia, Georgia Propane Gas Association (GPGA), Iowa, Iowa Propane Gas Association, leadership, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), retirement, South Carolina, West Virginia, West Virginia Propane Gas Association and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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Prioritize safety discussions

March 14, 2022 By Stuart Flatow

Stuart Flatow describes some techniques for successful safety meetings that can be used by propane professionals.

This article is tagged with Iowa, Iowa Propane Gas Association, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), safety, Safety First column, safety training, Stuart Flatow, Superior Plus Energy Services and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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