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Fuel conservation urged for farmers amid shortages
Washington AP reports farmers are advised on fuel use as shortages bite. Manufacturer reps met with Energy Crisis Director Nicholas Sith to push an educational campaign and emphasize timing, fuel storage, diesel pump adjustments, wheel weights, proper machinery matching, and shifting gears to save up to 25 percent per acre. The memo notes worst fuel situation since spring with varying regional impact and shortages of propane for crop drying in eight states.
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