PERC Doubles Compensation for Farmers Impacted by Severe Weather

Jul 28, 2026

Impacted farmers in nine states qualify for doubled research program compensation, up to $20,000.

July 21, 2026 — The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) announced today that farmers affected by recent severe rain and tornadoes in nine states are eligible for doubled compensation through its Propane Farm Research Program (PFRP).

Farmers have experienced equipment damage, crop loss and interruptions to their operations. This doubled compensation directly targets those affected, helping them replace vital equipment such as irrigation engines, heating systems and power generators, without carrying the full financial burden alone.

“Farmers are rebuilding after heavy rain, tornadoes and strong winds,” said Michael Newland, PERC’s director of agriculture business development. “We hope this program can provide relief as they rebound, so they can keep their operations running.”

Affected farmers who apply for the program by March 31, 2027, can be compensated up to $20,000 for providing real-world data on propane-powered agricultural equipment. Impacted farmers in eligible counties in the following states can receive the doubled compensation:

  • California
  • Georgia
  • Illinois
  • Kentucky
  • Maine
  • Nebraska
  • New Hampshire
  • Rhode Island
  • South Dakota

Propane-powered equipment eligible for PFRP compensation includes:

  • Irrigation engines
  • Building and heating systems
  • Power generators
  • Flame weeders
  • Poultry house sanitization systems

“Through programs like the PFRP, farmers are compensated by PERC for providing field data on propane equipment,” Newland said. “We’re able to help farmers adopt efficient, cost-effective equipment, and by sharing performance data, they’re fueling the next generation of innovation.”

The expansion of PFRP compensation was backed by PERC’s agriculture market team, which includes propane professionals and state-level industry leaders who are in touch with their local ag communities.

To apply for the PFRP, farmers should visit Propane.com/PFRP. To receive the doubled compensation, applicants should check a box on the application confirming they reside in an affected county. A full list of qualifying counties can be found within the application.

About PERC: The Propane Education & Research Council is a nonprofit that provides leading propane safety and training programs and invests in research and development of new propane-powered technologies. PERC is operated and funded by the propane industry. For more information, visit Propane.com.