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Energy Extras
Energy Sector
By Scott Chase, Energy Department Manager
As we transition from summer to fall, the energy sector is experiencing shifts, much like the changing season. Oil prices dipped slightly, ending a two-day rise, even after the Federal Reserve implemented its first interest rate cut in years. Warmer temperatures have reduced the demand for drying fuel, impacting seasonal needs. Additionally, fluctuations in oil prices could be influenced by hurricane activity in the Gulf of Mexico.
With the 2024 harvest season approaching, it’s time to assess the supplies need for a smooth operation. Whether it’s fuel, oil, grease, tires or even new hoses for your combine, tractor, or wagons, ensuring your farm is ready is crucial. The teams at your local Central Farmers Cooperative branches in Salem, Scotland, Springfield, and Tyndall are here to assist with your needs. From all of us at Central Farmers Cooperative, we wish you a safe and prosperous harvest season and thank you for your continued business.
9/20/2024
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
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.
Click here for more information.
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