Figure 1. When traditional storage is limited, structures, bags, and piles may provide suitable alternatives if grain is carefully stored and monitored. Grain can be stored short-term in piles, but losses can quickly develop if it's not properly protected from the elements or stored too long.
Figure 1. When traditional storage is limited, structures, bags, and piles may provide suitable alternatives if grain is carefully stored and monitored. Grain can be stored short-term in piles, but losses can quickly develop if it's not properly protected from the elements or stored too long.

Consider Pros, Cons of Alternative Grain Storage Methods

August 25, 2015

Grain can be stored in many types of facilities. All storage options should keep the grain dry and provide adequate aeration to control grain temperature.

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How to Estimate Bushels in a Round Grain Bin

March 26, 2012

Several times a year, I get a phone call from someone wanting to know how to measure the bushels of grain in a round grain bin. There are two ways to calculate the number of bushels in a bin. The most basic method is to use the formulas we were taught in high school math class.

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