As outdoor temperatures increase, stored grain requires attention to prevent losses, says Ken Hellevang, North Dakota State University Extension Service agricultural engineer and grain drying expert.

Once a hybrid has completed flowering, the grain begins the process of adding dry matter. Initially, grain moisture is 80 to 90% and decreases as starch accumulates. Once the grain fully colors and ...

FARGO - The storability of grain depends on the grain quality, moisture content and temperature. "Grain moisture content must decrease as the grain temperature increases to safely store grain," says ...

As outdoor temperatures warm during late winter, spring, and early summer, the potential for grain storage problems increases ...

A little-used grain-drying technique can help farmers control energy costs, according to an Ohio State University agricultural engineer. Robert Hansen of the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development ...

Warm, dry weather can result in soybeans being too dry at harvest. "The soybeans lose weight and become brittle, increasing the potential for handling damage when they are too dry," North Dakota State ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Grain producers heading into harvest should carefully monitor the moisture level of their crops to help avoid spoilage during storage, a Purdue Extension expert says. Klein ...

Farmers are finishing harvest as we transition from a nice warm fall to cooler temperatures and precipitation coming as snow. Following is some guidance on drying and storage during this transition.

LINCOLN — Farmers are finishing harvest as we transition from a nice warm fall to cooler temperatures and precipitation coming as snow. Following is some guidance on drying and storage during this ...

Expanded grain drying capacity will soon be installed at a St. Lawrence Seaway port across the river from Ogdensburg in Ontario. Recently, Glengarry-Prescott-Russell Member of Parliament Francis ...

During a winter day, the outdoor air may fluctuate by 25 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. This warms the bin and the grain next to the wall during the day ...