Articles tagged under: Ken Hellevang

ND Ag HOF Announces ’26 Inductees

Published February 3, 2026

Dr. Ken Hellevang and Melvin and Luella Leland will be inducted into the North Dakota Agriculture Hall of Fame on March 4 during the North Dakota Winter Show in Valley City. Hellevang was Extension Agriculture Engineer at North Dakota State…
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Grain Storage Concerns

Published September 12, 2025

A large corn and soybean crop is on the horizon and storage is at a premium. NDSU Agricultural Engineer Ken Hellevang says there are alternatives that farmers can consider. "An existing building certainly would be one option, but many of…
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Rising Temps Put Grain Storage at Risk

Published April 14, 2025

As spring temperatures climb, farmers are being urged to closely monitor grain bins to prevent quality losses. Ken Hellevang, ag engineer, North Dakota State University Extension, said rising sun angles and seasonal warmth can lead to dangerous hot spots inside…
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Managing Corn Moisture

Published October 14, 2024

As harvest season progresses, North Dakota State University Extension Ag Engineer Ken Hellevang addresses the moisture variation of the corn crop. While grain dryers can effectively reduce moisture content, they do not equalize it. “If we put that in a…
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Honors for Hellevang

Published August 28, 2024

Ken Hellevang, who has retired as the NDSU Extension agricultural engineer, has received the G.B. Gunlogson Countryside Engineering Award from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. Hellenvang is being recognized for his leadership in grain and potato storage,…
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After 44 Years, Hellevang to Retire

Published May 8, 2024

NDSU Extension Engineer Ken Hellevang will retire at the end of the month. Hellevang has been with NDSU for 44 years and has made significant contributions to grain storage and grain drying business. Hellevang will be honored at a farewell…
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Spring and Summer Grain Storage Reminders

Published March 25, 2024

NDSU Extension Agricultural Engineer Ken Hellevang says it’s important to pay attention to moisture levels of stored grain as temperatures rise. Allowable storage time started to accumulate last fall just after harvest. Hellevang says grain quality will start to decline…
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Storing Soybeans is a Challenge

Published October 1, 2023

When you start harvesting, NDSU Extension Ag Engineer Ken Hellevang says farmers need to be aware there might be maturity issues in the soybean crop. Another big challenge is the rapid change in moisture content. "Damage to the beans goes…
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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…
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Flooding in the Farmyard

Published March 30, 2023

NDSU Extension Ag Engineer Ken Hellevang says flooding is expected this spring. "When we look at what they call the snow water equivalent, we're looking at a lot of areas of three to six inches of water content sitting out…
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