Energy Extras

 

 

Why Use Cenex Fieldmaster/Roadmaster

By Gerry Crawford, Energy Sales

With silage cutting and row crop harvest right around the corner, Scott and I wanted to give you some information on the Cenex premium diesel that we offer. Diesel-powered equipment gets more sophisticated each year.  That’s why, as an Energy sales specialist for CFC, I recommend using Cenex® Premium Diesel Fuels.  Not only do they regularly outperform conventional #2 diesel in lab, field and road tests, they’ve been enhanced to optimize performance in modernized diesel engines.

Cenex is committed to keeping up with the demands of new technology – as they have been for nearly 80 years.  That’s why, when diesel engine manufacturers changed their designs to meet new EPA standards, Cenex Premium Diesel Fuels were enhanced with a special new additive.  This advanced additive prevents many of the problems experienced when using a #2 diesel fuel in modern diesel engines, such as injector damage, filter clogging, power loss, poor starting, engine failures and costly repairs.  As a result, Cenex Premium Diesel Fuels are the only fuels on the market today that address these issues.

What’s more, Cenex Premium Diesel Fuels have proven to deliver up to 5% better fuel efficiency and 4.5% more power than standard #2 diesel.  Plus, their specially formulated additive package protects vital engine parts for reduced wear, maintenance and downtime. In fact, Cenex Premium Diesel Fuels have 10-15% better lubricity than standard fuel.

No wonder Cenex Ruby  Fieldmaster is covered by the best warranty in agriculture – the Total Protection Plan® warranty, providing up to 10 years or 10,000 hours of coverage.  (Visit cenex.com/tpp for more information or to enroll.)

By using Cenex Premium Diesel Fuels, you’re investing in your equipment’s performance and life span. Regular diesel may get the job done in the short term, but only Cenex Premium Diesel Fuels have been proven to extend engine life by preventing corrosion, rust and varnish buildup that can damage fuel pumps and injectors.

Be safe and have a successful harvest.

For more information contact your local CFC location or me at 605-460-1176.

8/23/2024

 

 

Energy Updates

By Scott Chase, Energy Department Manager

As the start of the new school year is upon us, and the summer temp is really kicking in, the 2024 harvest is just around the corner. It is time to start figuring out what we need for the harvest season.  Fuel, oil, def and tires are some of the things to start with. The prices going into harvest look like they should stay the same if there is no big hurricane or shutdown on the refineries end.

The propane trucks are starting the route to delivering the summer fill program. The price of summer fills this year is $1.45 with a contract price of $1.50. I would also like to thank the Central Farmers board of directors for approving us for a new propane truck for the Canistota, Freeman, Marion territory.

I would also like to thank Tom Mutziger for his many years of service with Central Farmers and wish him good luck in his future career.  The crew and I in Salem would like to welcome Shawn Barron as our new refined fuels bulk driver. With that I would like to say thank you for all your business and have a good rest of your summer.

7/26/2024

 

 

Fuel Storage Tank Size/Maintenance

By Gerry Crawford, Energy Sales

As we work through another challenging growing season, we are seeing excessive moisture in some of our trade area. With the farmers haying, and the contractors working to get their road work done and buildings built, the need for fuel will be at a high level.

CFC is blessed to have motivated refined fuel and propane delivery drivers. With the busy fall and spring deliveries we would like to visit with our customers about tank storage size. Depending on the operation, fuel storage ideally should be 3 to 4 fills per year. Historically it has been a beneficial price to fill your tanks midwinter late December through February, and again early to midsummer June or July.

We have some customers that should consider updating to newer larger tanks. Some of these tanks are overhead gravity flow and are under 500-gallon capacity. As we move forward, for the safety of our drivers, we want to encourage converting these overhead tanks to ground level tanks. We have a complete inventory of tanks, pumps, and accessories. We have tank sizes 300, 560, 1000, and 2000 in inventory. We’re able to order larger sizes if a customer is interested.

Since we are talking about fuel storage tanks, we would like to remind you that it is important to perform tank maintenance every six months. When we store fuel in a tank through the spring and fall season, the tank will sweat on the inside from temperature change. This moisture will drain to the bottom of your storage tank. Proper fuel storage tank practices such as draining or pumping the water out are essential in maintaining the viability of cleaner diesel. If you have questions CFC can help you determine if there is water at the bottom of your fuel tanks.  We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Have a safe summer and fall harvest!

7/5/2024

 

 

CFC's Safety & Delivery Policies

As a valued propane customer, your safety is our main concern.
We would like to make you aware of our delivery policies.
Our policies follow the National Fire Protection Association mandates, state codes, insurance requirements
and the CFC credit policies.
We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you this coming season.
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 Energy Staff

 
Scott Chase
Energy Department Manager
Cell: 605-661-4896
 
 
Gerry Crawford
Energy Sales
Cell: 605-460-1176
 
 
Brad Dykes
Propane Truck Driver
Cell: 605-212-8261
 
JT Kass 
Scotland Shop Manager
 Cell: 605-661-2162