Learn how temperature swings, solar heat gain and moisture levels affect grain quality and what steps producers can take to manage stored grain.

A steel grain silo is built to keep grain dry, cool, and stable from harvest to sale or feed-out. When the storage environment drifts, grain quality can drop fast. The same pattern shows up again and ...

Commercial grain elevators often pile their grain outside for temporary storage. Though this is initially an inexpensive investment, it leaves grain exposed to the elements and increases the ...

The story of the biblical Old Testament’s Joseph, who I consider the first secretary of agriculture, highlights the timeless importance of grain storage during years of plenty to prepare for scarcity.

With some of last year's grain crop still in storage and a bumper crop expected this year, the demand for grain storage is high. "Grain can be stored in many types of facilities," North Dakota State ...

Last year’s crop came in cold, wet and late. With cash corn prices struggling to gain strength, much of that crop is still in the bin and as winter drags on, grain quality can begin to suffer. Ken ...

Storing grain on the farm is a good way to increase marketing flexibility. On the other hand, building grain storage isn’t free – so how long would it take for would-be new storage structures to pay ...

The Arthur Companies completed the acquisition of three grain storage and handling facilities in Eastern Idaho from Scoular. Acquiring the facilities in Aberdeen, Bancroft and Michaud expands Arthur’s ...

KINDRED, N.D. — Farmers are tasked with cleaning up their farm yards and fields after the storms that blew through the region last month, a time-consuming endeavor. But farmers are not the only ones ...

During a winter day, the outdoor air may fluctuate by 25 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. This warms the bin and the grain next to the wall during the day ...

For farmers wanting to retain control of their grain and ensure maximum protection from the elements, constructing a long-term storage facility on your farm is essential. Before you connect with your ...