Above-average winter temperatures can mean a greater likelihood of grain damage. “When we have all of this temperature variation that means some parts of the bin will indeed go up and down in temperature, and you may have to turn the fans on in the bins and pay more attention than you would normally,” said Charles Hurburgh, grain management specialist, Iowa State University. By the time you smell it, it’s too late. To prevent this farmers will want to keep the corn cold. “Cold is your friend.”
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