Agricultural Propane

Reliable Propane Solutions for Agriculture

Whether it’s propane-powered agriculture engines, crop dryers or weed burners, we understand your needs and guarantee hassle-free service and competitive pricing.

 

We take the hassle out of buying propane by offering a personalized solution for all of our agriculture customers. Our automatic delivery program will ensure your business never runs out of propane. We use state-of-the-art tank monitoring, historical usage and business size to create a customized automation schedule just for you. No hassles, no empty tanks.

* Nearly 80% of farms in the United States use propane, and with good reason: Propane power is a green, clean-burning, reliable and efficient energy source that growers can depend on.

 

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is dedicated to educating the agriculture industry on the benefits of propane energy, and to helping develop new propane technologies for the farm.

We Provide A Range of Solutions for Agriculture, Including:

  • Crop Drying
  • Irrigation
  • Stock Tank Heating
  • Livestock Heating
  • Heating Turkey Barns
  • Heating Bird Barns
  • Greenhouse Heating
  • Powered Farm Equipment
  • Weeding & Soil Remediation
  • Propane for Frost Prevention

Propane That Works for You

Click here to request a custom quote for your home or business. It’s an easy first step that could save you thousands!

 

  • World-Class Safety & Service
  • Competitive Pricing Year Round
  • No Hassles, No Empty Tanks

Fueling American Agriculture: The Power and Promise of Propane

Nearly 900,000 farms in the United States use propane, and with good reason. Propane is a clean-burning, reliable, and efficient energy source. Farmers can depend on propane to cost effectively and responsibly run their operations both in and out of the field.

 

The Propane Education and Research Act (PERA) recognizes the important role of propane in agriculture and requires that PERC devote at least 5 percent of its total budget toward programs and projects that benefit the U.S. agricultural industry. PERC uses these resources to benefit the U.S. agriculture and propane industries by developing and improving propane-fueled technologies and programs that increase farm productivity, reduce environmental impact and enhance safety.

More About Agricultural Propane

Propane is also being used increasingly for vehicle fuels. In the U.S., 190,000 on-road vehicles use propane, and 450,000 forklifts use it for power. It is the third most popular vehicle fuel in America, behind gasoline and diesel. In other parts of the world, propane used in vehicles is known as autogas. About 13 million vehicles worldwide use autogas.

 

Propane is also used as fuel for small engines, especially those used indoors or in areas with insufficient fresh air and ventilation to carry away the toxic exhaust of an engine running on gasoline or diesel. More recently, there have been lawn care products like string trimmers, lawn mowers and leaf blowers intended for outdoor use but fueled by propane to reduce air pollution.

 

If you have any questions or are interested in our propane service, please contact us.

Dryers

There are plenty of reasons why more than 80 percent of grain dryers run on propane. Propane is portable, so it’s ready to work whenever and wherever you are without the high expense of connecting to a supply line. It stores exceptionally well, so there’s no need to drain tanks or stabilize fuel from one season to the next. The way propane is delivered and stored, fuel theft is of little to no concern. And your supplier can work out a delivery schedule that ensures your tank is always full.

Irrigation Engines

Farmers using propane irrigation engines report savings up to 50 percent compared to diesel engines doing the same job. Plus, new propane-powered engines typically cost 20 to 40 percent less than new diesel engines for comparable power. For many farms, propane engines are cost-competitive to electric pumps while providing independence from the grid.

 

Propane-powered irrigation engines include the latest technological advancements and features, making them a great choice for farming operations. These high-performing engines can provide up to 300 horsepower of continuous power. Beyond the engines themselves, remote monitoring and operating systems are also available to help producers better manage their operations.

Brooders

Propane is useful for brooders in agriculture and poultry farming primarily as a source of heat. Brooders are devices used to provide warmth to young chicks or other poultry, especially in the early stages of their development. Propane heaters are commonly used for this purpose because they offer several advantages.

Generators

A power failure can devastate a farm in a hurry. That’s why a backup power source like an emergency generator is a critical piece of equipment. Backup generators not only prevent costly interruptions in operations but also protect livestock and ensure that critical equipment like water wells and ventilation fans are always functioning. Propane also gives farmers additional peace of mind because it will not degrade over time, unlike gasoline or diesel.

Greenhouses

More and more farms rely on propane to heat greenhouses, keeping both plants and animals safely heated during cold winter months. Propane can also be used to power the equipment that keeps greenhouses clean and sanitized.

Why Choose Us?

  • Expert Technicians, Delivery Drivers, Sales and Customer Service Staff
  • Tank Monitoring—Your tank level is reported wirelessly to our office so we can anticipate your propane needs.
  • Regular Routed Deliveries—Avoid the cost and inconvenience of running out of propane but being a regular delivery route. We monitor your tank level and schedule a delivery when the tank is at approx. 30%.
  • Online Customer Portal—Access updated information about your propane delivery history, past payments, tank percentage reading, statements and more!
  • E-Statements—Receive your invoices and statements instantly via email.
  • Balance Budget Payment Plan— This payment option is ideal for residential customers who would like the convenience of predictable monthly payments, rather than paying invoices within 30 days. Based on your prior usage, we estimate your next 12 months of propane deliveries and set a monthly payment amount customized for you. The program beings every year in May.
  • Automatic Payments—Pay your bill automatically after you receive a delivery by providing your Visa or Mastercard number.
 
If you have any questions or are interested in our agricultural propane services, please contact us.