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PERC says propane offers financial and environmental benefits

Monday, November 28 by Brownfield Ag News

The director of ag business for the Propane Education and Research Council says propane-powered engines can help farmers lower their input costs. Mike Newland says propane is a cheaper alternative to diesel. “Prices haven’t gone crazy,” he said. “Sometimes we see that if we get... Read More.

Propane supply steady heading into winter season

Tuesday, November 22 by Brownfield Ag News

The director of ag business for the Propane Education and Research Council says propane prices are favorable despite concerns about high fuel costs. Mike Newland says a drier harvest season reduced demand for propane. “Prices compared to gasoline and diesel are probably some of our... Read More.

Propane supply steady, prices higher heading into 2022 harvest

Tuesday, September 13 by Brownfield Ag News

As harvest season gets underway across parts of the Corn Belt, farmers might have a steady supply of propane and limited price volatility. Mike Newland is the director of ag business for the Propane Education and Research Council and says prices are higher than... Read More.

Iowa farmer says propane prices slightly higher than last year

Friday, August 26 by Brownfield Ag News

A southwest Iowa farmer says he’s already locked in his propane needs for the fall. Duane Aistrope tells Brownfield prices were similar to 2021. “By the time I got done dealing with them and trying to come about a price, we were up maybe... Read More.

Propane prices higher than last year, but supply is steady

Friday, August 12 by Brownfield Ag News

The director of ag business for the Propane Education and Research Council says a steady supply of propane is helping ease concerns of price volatility heading into the fall. Mike Newland says he’s expecting prices to be higher than last year, but… “I think... Read More.

CHS CEO encourages farmers to get fall propane inventories in order

Wednesday, July 13 by Brownfield Ag News

The head of the nation’s largest ag cooperative is encouraging farmers to prepare for propane shortages this fall. CHS CEO Jay Debertin tells Brownfield the foreign export market for propane has grown by leaps and bounds. “Now, CHS doesn’t export propane, we consume it here. ... Read More.