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Agricultural Propane

Our Propane Can Power Your Agricultural Business

Propane delivers significant savings over other fuels, while enabling you to significantly lower emissions—right now. Whether it’s propane-powered ag engines, crop dryers or weed burners, we understand your needs and guarantee hassle-free service and competitive pricing.

 

Propane is a smart, environmentally-friendly and money-saving fuel for the farm with many uses. Farm, ranch and other agricultural customers rely on Dassel’s for the following propane applications:

 

  • Trap wagons
  • Green leaf weed control for organic and conventional vegetable row crops.
  • Pre-emergence and post-emergence weed control.
  • Reduced use of chemical herbicides.
  • Propane nurse tanks available
  • Technical service provided with initial set up
  • Crop flaming to control weeds (endorsed by the U.C. Cooperative Extension)
    • Flaming components easily adapted to your equipment
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Using Propane on the Farm

On the farm, propane can be up to 50% less expensive than other options. Agricultural propane is the choice of nearly 900,000 farms across America. Plus, propane is a truly American fuel source that reduces a farm’s carbon footprint.

 

Here are ten benefits of using propane for agricultural purposes:

 

  1. Versatile Energy Source: It can power a wide range of farm equipment, including irrigation systems, grain dryers, and generators, making it suitable for diverse agricultural needs.

  2. Cost-Effective: Propane is often less expensive than diesel and electricity, providing a cost-efficient energy solution for farming operations.

  3. Energy Efficiency: Propane equipment, such as grain dryers and irrigation engines, is highly efficient, reducing fuel consumption and operating costs.

  4. Environmentally Friendly: Propane burns cleaner than diesel or gasoline, emitting fewer greenhouse gases and pollutants, which helps farmers meet environmental regulations.

  5. Reliable Supply: Propane is stored on-site, ensuring farmers have a steady energy supply without relying on grid power, which can be critical during peak seasons or emergencies.

  6. Reduced Maintenance: Propane engines and equipment typically require less maintenance than their diesel counterparts due to cleaner combustion.

  7. Improved Crop Quality: Propane-powered grain dryers offer precise temperature control, which helps maintain grain quality and maximize yield.

  8. Portability: Propane can be used in remote locations, enabling farmers to operate equipment in fields far from electrical infrastructure.

  9. Safety: Propane is a non-toxic fuel, reducing risks of contamination for soil and water in case of leaks or spills.

  10. Government Incentives: Many governments offer incentives and rebates for using clean-burning propane in agricultural applications, further reducing costs.

 

These benefits make propane a practical, efficient, and sustainable energy choice for modern farming operations.

Brochure Downloads

Propane Farm Incentive Program (PDF)
Learn how propane can cut fuel costs on the farm and earn farmers a financial incentive up to $5,000.

Nebraska Farmer Increases Irrigating Hours, Reduces Fuel Costs with Propane Irrigation Case Study (PDF)
Learn why Wayne Brinkmeyer chose clean and cost-effective propane-powered irrigation engines for his 1,600-acre operation.

Propane Dryer Yields Great Grain for Indiana Producer Case Study (PDF)
An Indiana farm improved its productivity by 20 percent with a new propane-fueled grain dryer.