Founded in 1939, Ferrellgas is one of the leading propane providers in the United States. The company supplies propane to various homes and businesses. It also serves the agricultural and automotive sectors. Ferrellgas handles the maintenance and safety of prefilled aluminum propane cylinders. The company additionally conducts the installation of bulk propane tanks. It offers assistance in designing propane systems for agricultural activities, such as crop drying, livestock confinement, flame weeding and tobacco curing. The company provides a range of technical and advertising services. Ferrellgas offers a variety of plans and service options. It operates the SmartFill automatic tank monitoring system. The company has operations in the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. It is a part of Ferrellgas Partners and operates Ferrellgas Finance Corporation.