(NAFB) A big topic for nearly everyone is the price of fuel, especially as diesel hits a record high. Naturally, that has many farmers wondering about the cost of propane and its availability this fall. Mike Newland, Director of Agriculture Business Development at the Propane Education and Research Council, says there are no indicators of a supply disruption going into the busy season.
Newland closely watched the Mid-year USDA acreage report, which showed that despite having planted 89 percent of the average corn crop by
May 29, only 61 percent of that had emerged, 18 percent lower than in 2021. Newland is tracking corn moisture going forward into the harvest season.
If growers are forced to harvest high moisture corn, Newland says propane suppliers are well-equipped to meet increased demand.
Additionally, Newland says propane is a versatile energy source that allows growers to use it in several ways.
]Newland says farmers should discuss with their supplier in the summer what their propane needs may be and what tools they may offer at the local level. Additionally, you can find resources to help start that conversation online.
Again, producers can find more information about propane and how it can be a one-fuel solution for their operation at propane.com/agriculture.
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Submitted by Micheal Clements on Mon, 08/22/2022 – 09:27
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