Propane and Profitability: Key Benefits for Farmers in 2025
Mike Newland from PERC to discuss how propane can be a game-changer for farmers. We’ll explore propane's cost efficiency, environmental benefits, reliability, and versatility in agricultural applications, from grain drying to irrigation. Plus incentives, early season discounts, and new propane-powered equipment that can drive farm profitability and sustainability into 2025.
When talking with Mike Newland from PERC about how farmers benefit from using propane, here are some key points to cover:
Cost Efficiency: Propane is often cheaper than traditional fuels like diesel or gasoline. This can lead to significant savings on fuel expenses, allowing farmers to boost profitability and reduce overall operational costs
Environmental Benefits: Propane burns cleaner than conventional fuels, producing fewer greenhouse gas emissions. This helps farmers meet sustainability goals and align their operations with environmentally friendly practices
Reliability & Performance: Propane-powered equipment, such as irrigation engines, delivers consistent and reliable performance, ensuring crops get the water they need during critical growing periods. Its versatility across different farming systems also supports a wide range of agricultural needs
Incentives & Support: Farmers can take advantage of financial incentives, rebates, and tax credits for adopting propane-powered systems. PERC, for instance, offers programs that offset the initial investment, making it easier for farmers to transition to propane
Versatility: Propane is used in multiple farming applications, including grain drying, space heating, water heating, and flame weeding. It’s also highly reliable for power generation in remote locations
Bulk Fill Opportunities & On-Site Storage: Farmers can benefit from bulk fill programs, allowing them to lock in better pricing by buying propane in larger quantities. On-site propane storage is crucial, especially during peak farming seasons, ensuring a reliable fuel supply without the need for frequent deliveries
Early Season Discounts & Early Tank Fills: Discuss how early season discounts and tank fills give farmers the chance to purchase propane at lower prices before demand spikes. These early fills prepare farmers for critical operations like grain drying or irrigation during harvest
Grain Drying & the Grain Drying Calculator: Propane is widely used for grain drying, especially in unpredictable weather. The propane grain drying calculator helps farmers estimate fuel needs and costs, optimizing drying times and fuel consumption
Building Heating with Propane: Propane is also effective for heating farm buildings like barns and greenhouses, providing efficient and consistent heat, especially in cold seasons
Husker Harvest Days Promo & Incentives: Highlight the special promotions farmers can access during events like Husker Harvest Days, and touch on the Propane Farm Incentive Program, which offers rebates for adopting propane-powered equipment
Irrigation Cost Calculator & Propane-Powered Irrigation: Propane-powered irrigation systems help lower operational costs and ensure consistent performance. The irrigation cost calculator can assist farmers in determining how much they could save by switching to propane
New Propane Equipment for 2025: Encourage discussions on upgrading farm equipment to propane-powered options for 2025, emphasizing long-term savings, improved efficiency, and environmental benefits
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