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Agricultural
Propane For Your Farm
Whether you use bulldozers, harvesters, generators, tractors, etc., you can rely on us to keep you supplied with the agricultural fuel you need.
Grain 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. Propane 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.
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.
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.