Faster harvesting. When grain is bagged directly in the field, there’s no need to wait for trucks to return from the elevator or on-farm bins. This keeps combines running, speeds up harvest and minimizes downtime. Vanderveen says the Neeralta bagger will lay out 18,500 bushels per hour and a half.

Multiple loading options. Grain bag loaders have extra-large hoppers for accepting grain from combines and grain cart augers. Neeralta will showcase its unique telescopic swing auger that moves toward and away from the truck, making loading easier.

Tidy unloading. At Husker Harvest Days, after loading the bag, Neeralta will then hook up its extractor or unloader. Farmers will see how to unload bags filled with grain in the field while collecting the white grain bag. Vanderveen says there is no more reason for the bag to be left in the field; instead, it is rolled up on a wheel for easy disposal.

Unlimited storage capacity. Vanderveen says bagging systems allow U.S. farmers to avoid piling grain on the ground or taking excess grain to the elevator during bumper crop years or when previous crops still are stored in bins due to low prices.

Reduced labor. Fewer trucks are required for hauling when grain is bagged in the field, which helps reduce labor and freight costs during harvest.

No commercial storage costs. Grain bagging provides an excellent option for producers who want to avoid costly storage at local elevators but don’t want to invest in building their own grain bins.

Quality control. Grain bagging also preserves grain quality due to the airtight environment within the bags. And Vanderveen says it is gentler on high-value, delicate crops such as peas.