Spring Planting: Fuel and Propane Tips for Area Growers
When it's go-time in the field, every hour counts. Here's how Farmers Union Oil Company helps growers around Wilton and Wing keep diesel, DEF, and propane flowing all through the busy planting season.
Planting in central North Dakota moves fast. The frost lets go, the fields firm up, and suddenly the whole operation is running sunup to sundown. The narrow window doesn't leave much room for a fuel hiccup — so a little prep now keeps your season moving without interruption.
As your member-owned cooperative for over 75 years, Cenex of Wilton is ready to keep you fueled and running this spring.
Top Off Before You Roll Into the Field
Diesel demand climbs the moment everybody heads to the field, and so do the odds of running short at the worst possible time. Filling your on-farm bulk tank before the rush means you're covered when every tractor and planter is running at once.
Remember our bulk deliveries carry a 200-gallon minimum and run about a five-day lead time — so order before the gauge gets low.
Don't Let DEF Slow You Down
Today's equipment depends on clean diesel exhaust fluid, and quality matters. DEF that's sat too long, cooked in the heat, or picked up contamination can trip derates and warning lights that pull a machine out of the field fast.
A few things worth keeping in mind this spring:
- Store DEF out of direct sun and extreme heat to protect its quality.
- Keep containers and dispensing gear clean to avoid contamination.
- Rotate your supply so no drum or tote sits too long.
- Stock enough to finish planting without an emergency run to town.
We keep DEF in drums and totes ready to go, right alongside the fuel you order.
Grain dryers, shop heat, and irrigation engines all run on propane. Ask about our farm delivery and 500- or 1000-gallon tanks so you're set long before the fall rush.
Fuel and Lubricants That Earn Their Keep
Planting pushes engines hard, and what you run through them makes a difference. Along with clear and dyed diesel and premium 91 no-ethanol gasoline, we carry the full line of Cenex lubricants to help your equipment hold up through a long season.
Not sure which products fit your operation? We're happy to walk you through the options.
We Deliver Across the Area
Farmers Union Oil Company supplies diesel, DEF, propane, and lubricants to farms and businesses from our Wilton and Wing locations across the Burleigh and McLean county area, north of Bismarck, and the surrounding communities, and the rural country between.
Whatever the season asks of you, we're here to keep you going.
Get Set for Planting Season
From bulk diesel and DEF to farm propane and Cenex lubricants, your local cooperative helps area growers make the most of every hour in the field. Give us a call and we'll get you squared away.
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📞 Call 701-734-6312