Articles tagged under: propane
Preparing for the Fall Drying Season
Published September 11, 2020
The demand for grain drying this year is not expected to be as large as last year. Cenex Senior Account Manager Dallas Engel says the domestic U.S. propane inventories will be close to an all-time high. "Last year, the issue…Grain Elevators Experiencing Challenges
Published December 6, 2019
Grain elevators are facing significant challenges as basis levels are the highest seen in years. CoBank Knowledge Exchange Division Manager Tanner Ehmke says farmers need to remember their grain elevators and co-ops are struggling, too. "Pipeline supplies of grain are…Propane Demand Overwhelmed the Industry
Published December 6, 2019
Agriculture faced a perfect storm this fall with an incredibly wet crop across much of the Cornbelt and everyone needing propane at the same time. CHS Executive Vice President of Energy and Processing Darin Hunhoff says North Dakota and northwest…Debertin: Creating Connections to Empower Agriculture
Published December 6, 2019
Farmers are put to the test every year, but that was ramped up this year by weather, low markets and an uncertain trade environment. CHS President and CEO Jay Debertin says practical steps are being taken to help its farmer-owners.…Burgum Asks FERC to Help Alleviate Propane Shortage
Published November 22, 2019
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum describes the current propane shortage as a “dire” situation. In Burgum’s words, this situation puts agriculture and the state economy at risk. "We literally had the perfect storm of late spring planting, record precipitation, the…Emergency Propane Deliveries Coming to the Midwest
Published November 21, 2019
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is taking action to ease the propane shortage in the Midwest. The commission approved a proposal to provide emergency transportation of propane from Texas to Illinois. The emergency deliveries can be made through mid-December. In…Burgum Seeks Relief for ND Farmers
Published November 21, 2019
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum praised the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for dealing with the propane shortage in several Midwestern states, but he wants similar actions taken for North Dakota farmers. The corn crop is very wet and only 23…Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Looks Into Propane Challenges
Published November 20, 2019
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is starting an alternative dispute resolution process to address the liquid propane shortage in the Midwest. The resolution brings together pipeline companies, shippers and representatives to explore actions the industry can take to alleviate the…Hoeven Requests Increased Access for Propane
Published November 19, 2019
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven sent a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Tuesday afternoon asking them to provide increase access to propane supplies and minimize supply disruptions. A wet, late harvest is creating increased demand for propane…