Wallaces Farmer

New tool helps determine number of gallons of propane needed for grain drying season.

May 13, 2020

2 Min Read
Grain bins
ORDER AHEAD: Using PERC’s new grain drying calculator helps farmers order the number of gallons of propane needed to reduce downtime and avoid delays during harvest. Courtesy of GSI

The Propane Education & Research Council has launched a new Grain Drying Calculator  to help farmers determine the number of propane gallons needed each season using just three simple data points. The tool helps users estimate the amount of propane each operation will require, making it easier to fill tanks early and prepare for supply needs before an increase in demand.

Users of the calculator only need to input their average expected yield to determine the number of propane gallons needed to dry their crops by a specific moisture percentage. From there, PERC’s tool will calculate approximately how many gallons of propane will be needed. 

Line up supply to meet needs

“With simple input of the producer’s information, our new tool provides a quick estimate to put crop producers in a good position well ahead of the harvest and grain drying season,” says Mike Newland, director of ag business development at PERC. “In the end, producers are ensured they have access to the propane they need while saving money in the process.”

There are many benefits for using grain dryers powered by propane, he says. “These units provide the power necessary to dry large crop amounts on any schedule, which can curb hidden costs that aren’t normally factored in, such as yield loss. Plus, propane grain dryers are 50% more energy efficient than other fuels, and because it burns clean, the dryers are long-lasting and help to reduce downtime and maintenance costs.”

To use the Grain Drying Calculator, visit propane.com/grain-dryers. For more information about propane and engines available to use it for ag and industrial purposes, visit propane.com/agriculture.

Source: PERC, which is solely responsible for the information provided and is wholly owned by the source. Informa Business Media and all its subsidiaries are not responsible for any of the content in this information asset.

 

 

 

 

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