Austin Duerfeldt was the Southeast District Agricultural Economist Extension Educator from 2018-2021.
Fill Drying Bins in Layers to Reduce Drying Time and Energy Cost
Tom Dorn, UNL Extension Educator
How to Reduce On-Farm Grain Drying Energy Costs
October 27, 2008
Tom Dorn, UNL Extension Educator
With energy prices increasing dramatically in recent years, grain producers are asking how to reduce the cost of drying grain on the farm. This paper discusses management strategies to minimize related energy costs.
Monitor Stored Grain Condition; Retain the Value of Your Crop
Studies in Nebraska have shown that most corn coming out of the combine is number one grade. To help ensure a quality product also comes out of the bin, monitor stored grain frequently to catch problems before they result in major losses.
Grain graders use four criteria to set the market grade of corn. These are:
Examining Four Options for Adding a Bin Fan
October 12, 2007
Producer Question
Situation: I have a 27-foot diameter bin 18 feet to the eave. It has a full mesh floor but only a 5 HP aeration fan. I will need to dry corn in this bin this year.
Question 1. Should I buy a 10 HP fan?
Planning for Temporary Grain Storage
September 28, 2007
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Reduce Grain Depth to Save Time/Energy When Drying Grain
September 8, 2006
The time required to dry grain in a bin is a function of the initial moisture content of the grain, the desired final moisture content of the grain, the temperature and relative humidity of the air passing through the grain and the rate of airflow through the grain (cubic feet per minute per bushel: cfm/bu).