Storage

Grain management principles haven’t changed — but weather and market conditions have.

If you aren’t checking your corn in storage regularly, today would be a good day to start.

Managing in-bin drying on the heels of a challenging harvest requires attention to details.

Off-farm, on-farm, older bins, on the ground — pencil out your options and ensure that on-farm grain storage keeps moisture in check.

The condition of the grain at harvest will affect the storability of the commodity.

This is a good time to consider exit strategy (or marketing plan) for grain, and determine if at-home storage, paid storage, or direct sale is a good option.

Stored grain with a temperature above 55-60°F should be inspected each week, and every two weeks when the temperature is below 55°F.