How to Reduce On-Farm Grain Drying Energy Costs
Article reviewed and updated by Chuck Burr, Nebraska Extension Educator
With lower crops prices, grain producers are asking how to reduce the cost of drying grain on the farm. This paper discusses management strategies to minimize energy costs.
Device to Measure Grain Bag Moisture
Grain Drying and Storage Tips
Long-term Grain Storage Requires Good Management
Given the low grain prices some grain may be stored for many months or even more than a year, requiring extra care and management, according to North Dakota State University's grain storage expert.
Prepare Grain Bins and Equipment For Harvest
Maintaining Grain Quality During Long-Term Storage
Some grain will be stored for many months or even more than a year due to low grain prices. Maintaining grain quality during this extended storage will require extra care and management, according to North Dakota State University's grain storage expert.
Consider Pros, Cons of Alternative Grain Storage Methods
How to Keep Stored Grain Cool, Dry During Summer
"Cold or cool grain has been safely stored through the summer for many years," notes Ken Hellevang, an Extension agricultural engineer. "Keeping the grain as cool as possible should be the goal of spring and summer grain storage."