GRAIN GUY FIFTY BLOG

Since starting the Grain Guy Fifty blog, I've shared several articles on grain storage. My first was "Grain Storage Planning: The...

After reviewing part I and part II on my series on aeration I realized that there was one important topic I had yet to cover . Should Stored Grains be Warmed in the Spring? Here is my take on that important question. As spring approaches, grain producers and handlers face a critical decision: Should they warm their stored grains to prevent moisture migration, or maintain a cool storage environment to preserve quality? This topic probably has had as much debate through the yea

In Part I, we covered the history, basics, and benefits of aeration, along with variables that impact it, such as grain type and quality,...

Aeration is a vital topic for anyone involved in grain storage. Maintaining grain inventories is a top priority in the industry, and an...

In my fifty years in the grain industry, I have stored substantial amounts of grain and often found myself short on permanent storage...

Welcome to the Grain Guy Fifty blog! As farmers and grain handlers navigate the complexities of modern agriculture, understanding the...

Grain storage is a critical component of the food supply chain, found on farms, in commercial elevators, and processing plants. Simply...

Prior to harvest each year, effective grain storage planning—often referred to as bin utilization planning—becomes imperative. This...