Grain Handling

Keep your stored grain in good condition with this grain storage management advice. In this section, you’ll also find information on grain bins, dryers, dryer control systems, and temporary storage solutions.

Why grain bin safety is extra important in 2020

“We’ve already had more reports of out of condition grain this year than we typically do by May,” says Ken Sims, an Ohio grain bin dealer.

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GSI discontinues FlexWave Grain Bins

GSI has discontinued its FlexWave Grain Bins. The zero-entry bins featuring inflatable liners were originally touted as a way to eliminate the dirty and dangerous chore of manual grain bin cleanout.

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Crop Condition and Storage Notes for Wet, Late 2019

Professionals provide insight on the atypical 2019 and how to tackle it moving forward.

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Crops

Developing a strategy to reduce soil compaction

By Successful Farming TV Show

When soil suffers compaction, myriad challenges arise. On the surface, appearances can be deceiving on the extend of the damage.

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Women in Agriculture

Farming in between the rains

By Women in Agriculture

Mud is great for farm boys in muck boots, but not so good for farmers trying to plant crops.l

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All Around the Farm

Heavy-duty welding boom has reach

By All Around the Farm

With a 20-foot-long jib boom and rolling dolly, the wire feeder and gun will reach outside the shop and inside a trailer.

What You Need to Know About Grain Storage and Grain Drying

On this page, you’ll find the latest technology efforts in storing quality grain, proper drying and air flow techniques, used grain bin storage options, and overall safety tips.

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13 Checkpoints to See Whether On-Farm Storage Is Safe After Flooding

After floodwaters recede, a careful check of on-farm grain storage is necessary. Wet grain can cause damage to the structures.

Flooded grain bins along the Missouri River.

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13 Grain Bin Checkup Tips

Make sure your bins are in ideal condition to store grain with these maintenance tips.

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11 Ways to Cut Grain Drying Costs

This list will help you identify energy-saving tips for the size of your operation and your grain-drying infrastructure.

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Temporary Grain Storage Solutions

If you are caught short on storage and can’t get a bin put up prior to harvest, there is another option besides taking grain to the elevator and suffering market-low prices.

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8 Tips For Long-Term Grain Storage

If storing grain for a longer period of time is part of your marketing strategy, follow these tips to keep grain in condition.

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Agronomy Tip: Test Your Soil for Compaction

For an easy way to test soil compaction any time during the growing season, try the following: take a handful of soil and try to ball it up... read more