Unlike produce such as tomatoes, lettuce, and berries that need to go from farm to consumer relatively quickly, grain can be stored long-term until it is sold or delivered to the buyer. Yet the process of storing grain might not be as strai...
Grain farmers know that the moisture content of grain can directly impact the quality of grain and how much it can be sold for. For this reason, monitoring grain moisture levels is essential. Though there are a few methods that can be used ...
The right farming equipment can increase your productivity while also making your life easier; however, the purchase of farming equipment is often a major investment that takes careful consideration and planning before buying. Like most pur...
When it comes to producing grain, moisture levels are an important factor. When grain is too wet, it can be devalued and can also become damaged due to mould growth. For that reason, drying grain is an important part of the grain production...
When it comes to farming equipment, you’re likely always looking for the next thing to improve your productivity and make strenuous jobs easier. Though there are many types of farming equipment that help to improve productivity, gravity w...
The moisture content of grain is an important factor in the production and storage process. Knowing the level of moisture in grain is not only important for selling, but it can also impact quality and has implications for storage. For the...
When air is moved through grain in a bin, drying will occur only when:The temperature/relative humidity of the air is capable of absorbing moisture from the grain.The airflow is great enough to move this moisture through the grain and out o...
The objective of grain storage management is to prevent the grain from spoiling in the bin. As you can see from looking at the Wheat Storage Time Chart, you can increase the safe storage time by cooling and/or drying the grain.Even when a c...
This system uses a good quality bin aeration system that will distribute airflow evenly in the bin, a mid to high volume aeration fan, and a low temperature heater that will raise air temperature by approximately 10 degrees F ( 5.5 C).As de...
To reduce operating costs on your farm, each combine has to harvest more acres. To get the best prices for your crops you need the best grades. Both can be accomplished by harvesting sooner.By harvesting before your grain is dry, your combi...
Farm work frequently requires the use of equipment and machinery to complete day-to-day tasks. Though some types of farming equipment do not require to be driven, equipment such as tractors, combines, and sprayers do. Yet not all farm worke...