Articles tagged under: propane
Lawmakers Seek Federal Intervention in Propane Shortage
Published November 15, 2019
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has sent a letter to the head of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regarding the current propane shortages for farmers and grain elevators. The lawmakers contend efforts must be taken to maintain a continuous propane…A Propane Crunch in Southern MN
Published November 11, 2019
There currently is a propane crunch in southern Minnesota. Not only are farmers drying a very wet corn crop, but there is also strong demand for home heating. MinnStar Bank Senior Vice President Kent Thiesse says the situation has intensified…Logistics Impacting Propane Availability in Northern Plains
Published November 6, 2019
Propane availability is getting tighter in the Northern Plains. CHS Ag Services Energy Department Manager Jim Corbett says propane supplies remain adequate, but logistics are the bottleneck. "There's not enough trucks to deliver the demand of propane. The supply is…Propane Prices Could Jump as the Corn Comes Off
Published September 24, 2019
Much of the Midwest is facing a late-maturing corn crop. That has farmers making grain drying plans for a high-moisture crop this fall. "With that later harvest, a couple different things will occur," says Ryan Meyer, senior account manager for…Propane Prices Could Increase This Fall
Published June 18, 2019
With late planting, the demand for crop drying will likely increase this fall. According to North Dakota State University Extension bioenergy economics specialist David Ripplinger, farmers may want to pre-price propane or buy and take delivery now. "In North Dakota,…Early Harvest May Increase Demand for Propane
Published September 26, 2018
Propane prices have remained relatively flat in recent months. CHS Propane Sales Director Dennis St. Aubin says price volatility is a possibility in this uncertain market environment. "We like to make sure you control your destiny by having your storage…