CHS CEO encourages farmers to get fall propane inventories in order

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CHS CEO encourages farmers to get fall propane inventories in order

The head of the nation’s largest ag cooperative is encouraging farmers to prepare for propane shortages this fall.

CHS CEO Jay Debertin tells Brownfield the foreign export market for propane has grown by leaps and bounds.

“Now, CHS doesn’t export propane, we consume it here. But it is impacting the market, so I think supply planning for propane is going to be really, really key.”

He says farmers can’t afford to wait until they know with certainty what propane drying needs are going to be at harvest.

“Because by then it might be too late to get supply plans put in place and have it when you need it. Because it’s such a short season, and it goes so fast.”

Debertin is more confident about fall fertilizer supplies but says prices could remain elevated. 

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