Tri-County Co-op

Grain Drying Propane: Plan Before Harvest

Drying demand shows up all at once, and it shows up for every farm in the region on the same week. Estimating your gallons and prepping the dryer before harvest starts.

Summer Propane Fill-Up in Western MN

Propane doesn’t go stale, summer deliveries are easier to schedule, and running the tank to empty costs more than you’d think. Why the quiet season is the right time to fill.

Propane Safety Tips to Keep Your Home and Farm Warm All Winter

As winter sets in, propane keeps our homes, farms, and livestock operations running strong. A few simple safety steps can protect your family, animals, and property all season long. Here’s how to stay safe and ready with help from your TriCounty Cooperative propane team.

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101 MN-28 Chokio, MN 56221

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Tri-County Co-op

101 MN-28
Chokio, MN, 56221

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Applications & uses

Home heating

Furnaces, water heaters, fireplaces, cooking, and backup generators. Automatic delivery scheduling available.

Farm & ag

Grain dryers, irrigation engines, livestock building heat, and portable farm equipment. Bulk delivery, competitive ag pricing.

Commercial

Forklifts, generators, fleet vehicles, laundry & food service. High-volume contracts and dedicated account management.

Outdoor living

Grills, fire pits, patio heaters, and portable cylinders. Cylinder exchange available in-store — no delivery needed.

Delivery programs

How we deliver to you

Automatic

We track your usage and schedule delivery before you run low. No calls, no worrying, no running out. Best for primary home heating.

Will-call

You monitor your gauge and call when ready. Order at 20–30%. Typical 2–3 business day turnaround. Emergency same-day available.

bulk

Large-volume for grain dryers, livestock buildings, and farm equipment. Harvest-season priority scheduling. Ag-specific pricing.

New customer?

We work with licensed installers to get your tank set up. Call (320) 555-0197 and we’ll walk you through the process.

Safety guide

Stay safe with propane

Propane has an added odorant (ethyl mercaptan) — it smells like rotten eggs or a skunk. Listen for hissing near appliances or the tank. Look for dead or discolored vegetation near buried lines. Frost on the outside of your tank can also indicate a problem.

Put out all flames immediately. Do NOT touch any electrical switches. Leave the building and leave the door open. Turn off the main valve on your tank if safe to do so. Call us and 911 from outside or a neighbor’s phone. Do not re-enter until cleared by emergency responders.

Never let your tank drop below 20% in winter. Keep snow and ice clear from tank vents, regulators, and lines. Do not use a heat gun or open flame to thaw frozen regulators — call us instead. Note: propane contracts in extreme cold, so your gauge may read lower than expected.

When a tank empties fully, air and moisture enter the lines. All appliances must be inspected and re-lit by a certified technician before use — this is a safety code requirement, not optional. Call us immediately at (320) 555-0197. We’ll deliver and send a technician for the re-light.

Have all propane appliances inspected by a licensed technician every year. Check that burner flames are steady blue — not orange or yellow. Install carbon monoxide detectors on every level of your home. Never attempt DIY repairs on gas lines or appliances.

Pricing programs

Manage your propane costs

Propane prices fluctuate seasonally — rising in fall as winter demand builds. We offer programs to protect your budget.

Limited time

Pre-buy propane & lock in this season’s price before winter

  • Market price — pay the current rate at time of delivery. No commitment required.
  • Pre-buy program — purchase your estimated annual usage at a fixed price before heating season. Opens each summer.
  • Price cap program — pay a small fee for a maximum price ceiling. If market drops below your cap, you pay the lower rate.
  • Budget billing — spread your annual cost into equal monthly payments. No large winter invoices.

Pricing varies by volume, delivery location, and program. Call us for a current quote — we’ll find the program that fits your needs and budget.

Frequently asked questions

Call when your tank gauge hits 20–30%. In winter, deliveries can take 2–3 business days, so don’t wait until it’s below 10%. Automatic delivery customers don’t need to monitor this — we handle it.

It depends on your original installation. Leased tanks are tied to a specific supplier. Owned tanks can be filled by any provider, including us. Check your installation paperwork, or call us at (320) 555-0197 — we’ll help you find out.

Yes, if you own your tank outright. We cannot fill tanks leased from another provider as those remain their property. Call ahead to confirm before scheduling your first delivery with us.

Residential deliveries typically have a 100-gallon minimum. For smaller tanks or unusual situations, call us — especially for first-time customers or emergency fills where we’ll do our best to accommodate you.

We use your usage history and weather data to estimate when you’ll need propane and schedule delivery proactively. You’ll receive a notification before we arrive. No calls or monitoring required on your end.

Residential tanks from 100 to 1,000 gallons, agricultural bulk tanks, and commercial tanks of various sizes. We also sell portable 20 lb, 33 lb, and 100 lb cylinders at our C-store location.

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Start your propane service

Fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch to confirm your delivery. Need it sooner? Call our propane line directly.

Or call our propane scheduling line: (320) 555-0197  ·  Available Mon–Fri 7am–6pm  ·  24/7 for emergencies

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Propane

A clean, efficient energy solution

🔥 Save More with Propane from Tri County Co-op!

Clean • Efficient • Delivered in Bulk

Looking for an affordable, reliable energy source? Propane is a clean-burning fuel ideal for heating, cooking, hot water, and backup power—perfect for rural homes, farms, and small businesses.

💡 Why Choose Propane?

  • Lower emissions than oil or gasoline

  • Highly efficient energy source

  • Works during power outages

  • Safe and versatile—use it indoors and out!

🚚 We Deliver – In Bulk!
As a member of our oil co-op, you get competitive pricing on bulk propane deliveries—straight to your tank, when you need it. No middlemen, no hassle.

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Your energy dollars stay local, supporting neighbors and building energy independence for our region.

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