TNL Winter Liquids Program Development
Lock In Liquid Supply Before Winter Hits
Based on your current operating profile, the goal is not just chasing the lowest per-acre number on one day — it’s building a more stable winter program with predictable cost, protected supply, and less exposure to salt volatility.
Why This Matters for TNL
You’ve already been running significant liquid volume annually, while still dealing with large salt events and a wide salt cost range. The pre-buy program is designed to help you keep moving toward liquids without getting squeezed by in-season shortages or price spikes.
This is about giving your operation more control going into winter — not just product availability, but planning confidence.
Program Benefits
- Locked pricing before winter volatility
- Guaranteed supply on committed volume
- No surcharge risk on reserved product
- Priority loading during pressure periods
- Dispatch opportunities
- Additional commitment incentive and volume rebate
How the Pre-Buy Works
The structure is straightforward: commit the seasonal volume you want protected, pre-purchase 50% of that value by September 1, and use that pre-purchase as credit against in-season invoicing.
Commit Volume
Set the seasonal litres you want reserved and protected ahead of winter demand.
Pre-Purchase 50%
Pre-purchase 50% of the seasonal value by Sept. 1 to secure allocation and lock pricing.
Draw It Down In Season
Your pre-purchase acts as prepaid credit, and invoices are applied against that balance until it’s used up.
Cost View for TNL
At lower salt pricing, salt can still look competitive on paper. But once salt pricing moves into the ranges you’ve already experienced, liquids offer a much more stable per-acre cost profile.
The real advantage is predictability: liquids help reduce exposure to salt market spikes while supporting more consistent pre-application planning.
Quick Comparison
| Material | Approx. Cost / Acre |
|---|---|
| Salt @ $115/ton | ~$57 |
| Salt @ $275/ton | ~$137 |
| Liquids | ~$50–$63 |
Volume Rebate
In addition to commitment pricing support, the program includes volume rebate tiers paid as credit and applied across all litres.
Let’s Build a More Predictable Winter Supply Plan
If you want to keep shifting more work toward liquids while protecting your winter supply and reducing salt-price exposure, the next step is simple.