Step 2: Calculate Your Cost to Dry Grain
Percentage of moisture to remove:
Amount of bushels to dry:
Step 3: Input your cost of energy
(use 2 or more sources for comparison)
Cost
Cost per Bu.
Total
Propane, per gallon:
$
/gallon
Electricity, per kilowatt-hour*:
$
/kwh
* for actual per kwh cost, divide amount of recent utility bill by total kwh used.
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Propane prices and rates for all other energy sources may vary depending on the time of year, location and other factors. Check with your local propane retailer and other energy source provider for the current agriculture rates in your area.
To find a propane retailer near you, visit
www.usepropane.com
.