Articles tagged under: grain storage
Interest Rates Cast a Shadow on Grain Storage
Published October 30, 2023
At the Agri-Women’s Harvest of Knowledge Conference, author Elaine Kub, said marketing some grain in the spring can help farmers avoid seasonal lows at harvest time. “These grain markets do have seasonal behaviors and reflect higher prices at the time…Summer Grain Storage Tips
Published June 19, 2023
Summer temperatures will warm stored grain and could lead to insect infestations and mold growth. NDSU Extension Agricultural Engineer Ken Hellevang says farmers need to make sure the moisture content is at the right levels. "We were able to store…Funding for Grain Storage
Published October 8, 2022
Grain producers in Minnesota, South Dakota, and Kentucky, have the option of a new USDA program to help rebuild on-farm grain storage. South Dakota Corn Growers Association Executive Director DaNita Murray says the program is a response to the derecho…Keep Your Stored Grain Cool
Published January 13, 2020
The less than ideal moisture of grain that went into storage this fall will require more attention in the spring. NDSU Extension Agricultural Engineer Ken Hellevang says keeping the grain cool is the plan. "We need to be thinking about…More Crop Goes to the Bin
Published January 13, 2020
Grain storage capacity is growing across the region. Minnesota leads this area with nearly 2.4 billion bushels of storage capacity, up ten million bushels from 2018. North Dakota’s grain storage capacity totals 1.39 billion bushels, which is up 15 million…Keep Checking the Moisture of Grain in Storage
Published February 14, 2019
NDSU Extension Engineer Ken Hellevang says farmers may be able to store higher moisture soybeans through the winter, but that will change as spring arrives. Spring is about one month away.Making Room for the Crop
Published October 22, 2018
Minnesota Grain and Feed Association Executive Director Bob Zelenka says grain elevators are using all space possible, including bunker storage for the crop. Zelenka reminds farmers to communicate with elevator managers on how close they are to being full. “In…Consider Grain Storage Options and Conditions
Published October 12, 2018
When considering temporary grain storage, NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson cautions farmers to watch for changing conditions. "Make sure that's the first crop you try to physically market and move out. Right now, we have a built-in deep…Exploring Grain Bag Storage Options
Published September 8, 2018
The markets are telling farmers to store the crop. In turn, farmers are exploring storage options. Loftness is an equipment manufacturer for bag storage and co-owner David Nelson says farmers will need the right equipment if they’re considering a bag…