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.

Helping your grain keep its cool

As temperatures fluctuate and rise, here are some tips on making sure your grain stays cool.

Three grain silos with aeration fans.

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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.

grain bins behind a soybean field

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DRI-Stack aims to alleviate harvest grain handling headaches

Iowa State alumni develop DRI-Stack to speed grain drying, reduce energy use, and improve grain quality.

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Agronomy Insider

Soil sampling after harvest

By Agronomy Insider

Soil sampling now can give you a leg-up on next year’s fertilizer management plans.

Two men in field pulling up soil samples

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Machinery Insider

Forecasting large tractor prices

By Machinery Insider

During this time of huge changes in machinery availability, it’s important to tap into price trend analysis offered in this report from Iron Solutions.

Case IH 4WD tractor with triple tires

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Successful Farming TV Show

Low-hour John Deere 9620 RX tractors sell at auction

By Successful Farming TV Show

The hottest piece of machinery today are track tractors. Dave travels to an auction to check out prices on a pair of John Deere 9620 RX tractors.

Low-hour John Deere 9620 RX tractors sell at auction

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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.

A pile of grain at an elevator.

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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.

grain bins behind a soybean field

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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.

A large corn pile at an elevator.

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