Articles tagged under: Ken Hellevang
Understand the Risks of Working Around Grain Bins
Published April 6, 2020
It's important for farmers to understand the risks of working around grain bins. "Wet grain typically leads to storage issues," says Ken Hellevang, agricultural engineer, NDSU Extension. "That can lead to an increase in grain entrapment and other injuries." Farmers…Wear a Mask When Working Around Wet Stored Grain
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…Wear a Mask When Working Around Wet Grain
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…Reminder: Be Careful When Working Around Grain Bins
Published February 28, 2020
NDSU Extension Ag Engineer Ken Hellevang reminds farmers to be cautious when working around grain and grain bins. "We're looking at lots of wet grain in storage. That impacts us two ways: it greatly increases the potential for grain entrapment…Check on Stored Grains
Published February 22, 2020
As the calendar moves to the end of February, NDSU Extension agricultural engineer Ken Hellevang reminds farmers to monitor the grain in their bins. "We're seeing twice as much solar energy on the south wall of a bin now as…An Uptick in Grain Entrapments
Published February 17, 2020
There seems to be an uptick in grain entrapments. Since June 1, 2019, Minnesota Department of Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen has tallied ten fatalities in grain bins and silos in Minnesota. "Sometimes farmers are under stress doing things they wouldn't…Work as a Team Around Grain Bins
Published February 14, 2020
If you're working around grain bins, NDSU Extension agricultural engineer Ken Hellevang reminds farmers to work in teams. "Do not go in a grain bin by yourself. There should be two people at minimum, even if you're poking at the…Be Safe When Working Around Grain Bins
Published February 9, 2020
How safe are you while working with grain in storage? NDSU Extension agricultural engineer Ken Hellevang reminds farmers to understand the risks of working around grain bins. "Wet grain typically leads to storage issues. That can lead to an increase…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…