Articles tagged under: storage
Take Special Care to Manage Soybean Storage
Published October 15, 2018
Storing soybeans in the grain bin takes more management than corn, especially if the moisture content is higher. As farmers move through winter, NDSU Extension agricultural engineer Ken Hellevang reminds them to monitor the condition of stored soybeans. “I use…Temperature Control Priority in Storing Soybeans
Published September 25, 2018
As farmers make room or seek storage for harvested soybeans, NDSU Extension Engineer Ken Hellevang says temperature control is important. "We need to start out with a good quality soybean. That means we don't end up with a lot of…NFU Fly-In Takes Place This Week
Published September 9, 2018
The National Farmers Union will host 350 members in Washington D.C. for their 2018 Fall Legislative Fly-In this week. During their time in the capitol city, farmers and ranchers from around the country will meet with Trump administration officials and…Keeping Quality in Stored Soybeans is Important
Published September 1, 2018
The combination of low soybean prices and an unusually wide basis level has farmers looking at storage options for soybeans. North Dakota Soybean Growers Association Executive Director Nancy Johnson says storage options for soybeans are limited. Keeping soybeans in good condition…Crop Storage Challenges Ahead
Published August 30, 2018
Basis levels are signaling to farmers to store grain. The problem is there’s only so much storage capacity on the farm and farmers need to generate sales for cash flow. NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson says this year, there…