GRAIN DRY Act
Key claim: The GRAIN DRY Act would allow Farm Storage Facility Loan Program funds to be used for constructing or upgrading propane storage facilities primarily used in agricultural production.
Abstract
(HR1302 · 119th Congress) Growing Rural Agricultural Infrastructure Needs to Deliver Rising Yields Act or the GRAIN DRY Act This bill specifies that funds provided under the Farm Storage Facility Loan Program may be used to construct or upgrade storage facilities for propane that is primarily used for agricultural production. This Department of Agriculture loan program provides low-interest financing for agricultural producers to build or upgrade commodity storage facilities. Some agricultural producers use propane to power agricultural operations (e.g., grain dryers, irrigation engines, and barn heating). Latest action (2025-03-20): Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
Why this matters
Propane is a critical input for grain drying, crop curing, and livestock heating, and its on-farm storage capacity affects farmers’ ability to manage harvest timing and weather risk. Extending FSFL eligibility to propane storage would lower financing costs for a fuel input whose seasonal supply shortages have historically driven price spikes, with modest downstream implications for grain quality, harvest logistics, and rural fuel resilience. Neutral effect on consumers and food prices; primary impact is on producer capital costs and operational flexibility.