A variable year means the managing the grain in your bin could be equally challenging. The longer grain is in storage, the more important it is to look for problems. Here are 13 potential issues, ...

Monitoring grain bins is so important to protect the quality of stored grain, especially during spring as temperatures warm up. “Bins can heat up really fast when sunlight hits them during spring and ...

Grain storage presents a constant challenge for agricultural operations across the Midwest. While flat-bottom bins serve basic needs, they create bottlenecks during harvest season when time matters ...

14. Look out for crusting. If grain has become bridged or crusted, use a long pole to break it up from a safe distance ...

An Iowa farmer walks past damaged grain bins following a 2020 derecho. Farmers across the Midwest have seen their grain bins destroyed or damaged in recent years by tornadoes, derechos and other ...

Regional U.S. grain storage challenges—from full bins to heat and humidity—show why early planning and flexible handling solutions matter.