Articles tagged under: Ken Hellevang
Farmers are Making Unharvested Corn Decisions
Published December 9, 2019
High moisture and lower test weight corn is common across the Northern Plains this year. Some farmers harvested corn and put it in the grain bin wet. NDSU Extension Engineer Ken Hellevang says corn at 20 to 21 percent moisture…Attention Needed for Storing High Moisture Soybeans
Published October 14, 2019
Harvesting and storing immature soybeans may require some additional attention. NDSU Extension Ag Engineer Ken Hellevang says high moisture soybeans are a particular concern. "We'll probably see some color change if soybeans are reaching maturity. Soybeans will need to go…Practice Caution When Drying Wheat at Harvest
Published September 17, 2019
For farmers harvesting high moisture wheat, NDSU Extension agricultural engineer Ken Hellevang says caution is needed when using a high temperature dryer. “Typical recommendations are the higher the moisture, the longer the wheat ends up being in the dryer and…Hellevang Publishes Tips for Drying Wheat
Published September 6, 2019
Wheat can be dried without supplemental heat, as long as there's enough air flow. That's according to a new publication written by NDSU Extension agricultural engineer Ken Hellevang. "The moisture holding capacity of the air is related to the temperature,"…Tips for Storing Soybeans in the Summer
Published June 20, 2019
With continued low prices, there are a lot of soybeans still in storage. However, storing soybeans in the summer is different than in the winter after harvest. NDSU Extension agricultural engineer Ken Hellevang says the biggest difference is moisture. "In…NDSU Extension Offers Flood Prep Resources
Published March 25, 2019
There is an above normal risk of flooding in several areas of North Dakota this year, and NDSU Extension is advising the public to get prepared now. According to Ken Hellevang, an agricultural engineer and flooding expert with NDSU Extension,…Farmers Urged to Check Grain in Storage
Published March 18, 2019
Farmers are being reminded to check grain in storage. Generally, cold temperatures are considered a benefit to storing grain over the winter months. However, the sun can sneak up on stored grain. "This time of the year, the solar energy…Hellevang Named Interim Department Chair
Published March 7, 2019
Ken Hellevang has been named the interim chair for the North Dakota State University Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Department. Hellevang has been part of the department since 1980 and serves as an Extension agricultural engineer. The former department chair, Sreekala…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.