SD Corn Comments
In South Dakota Corn Comments, Lauren Roling from the McCook Central FFA Chapter talks about grain bin safety. Corn Comments are sponsored by the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council. Click here.
Published February 23, 2026
In South Dakota Corn Comments, Lauren Roling from the McCook Central FFA Chapter talks about grain bin safety. Corn Comments are sponsored by the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council. Click here.Published March 6, 2023
NDSU Farm and Ranch Safety Coordinator Angie Johnson is reminding farmers about the dangers of entering grain bins. “We may need to go in that bin, but have a plan to make sure you are as safe as can be…Published April 20, 2020
NDSU Extension Engineer Ken Hellevang says it doesn’t take long to get trapped in a grain bin. “If a farmer is unloading grain at 5,000 bushels per hour, that’s a few cubic feet per second. Someone can become entrapped in…Published March 30, 2020
With wet corn in storage, there's potential of mold forming in the grain. Inhaling mold spores can make you sick. According to NDSU Extension Engineer Ken Hellevang, farmers should wear respiratory protection "At a minimum, we want to use a…Published March 16, 2020
With wet corn in storage, there is the potential of mold forming in the grain. Inhaling mold spores can make you sick. "Wear respiratory protection. At minimum, we want to use a mask that is rated as an N95 or…Get a weekly digest from RRFN to stay up-to-date on all the latest news in agriculture.