Once a hybrid has completed flowering, the grain begins the process of adding dry matter. Initially, grain moisture is 80 to 90% and decreases as starch accumulates. Once the grain fully colors and ...

During a busy harvest, farmers can’t afford unnecessary downtime. That’s why it’s critical to make sure that grain systems are ready for peak performance before the combines roll. Randy Sheley, grain ...

FARGO - The storability of grain depends on the grain quality, moisture content and temperature. "Grain moisture content must decrease as the grain temperature increases to safely store grain," says ...

Grain bins are some of the most valuable tools on the farm. While the traditional design might not have changed that much, the technology in and around the bin continues to evolve. “We’ve definitely ...

BATTLE LAKE, Minn. — The October harvested corn was dry enough to forgo using heat from the grain dryer at Dean Jorud’s farm in Otter Tail County this harvest season. Most years there’s a need to take ...