Tips and Tricks for Long Preservation of Grains

In 2017, farmers started using innovative methods for on-farm storage. Both in 2016 and 2017, crop yields were high, requiring some farmers to use piles and bags or sell their produce. Those are suitable options for grain storage that is only temporary.

However, the only safe option to store grain for an extended period of time while maintaining its quality is in aerated bins with temperature monitoring.

Following are some tips for achieving a longer shelf life of grains:-

Controlling Grain Temperature

Throughout the entire storage period, regular monitoring is a must on grains. Grain that has been roasted or is not in proper condition might spread uncontrollably from a small region. The easiest approach to keep an eye on your grain is to use aeration and temperature monitoring equipment. Monitoring the temperature of grains on the go is convenient and reasonably priced.

To keep Grains In Cool Region

According to the management system, grain should be kept 10 to 15 degrees above or below the ambient temperature. These days, it's advised to maintain grain between 40° and 50°C during the spring and summer. These temperatures prevent mold growth and keep insects dormant.

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Control Pest and Insect Activity

Unwanted insects may have the perfect opportunity during long-term storage. By sanitizing bins, filling them with good condition, insect-free grain, and cleaning them, one can prevent infection. To destroy insects and their eggs on the drying floor and in the bin, chill grain to 20°C in the winter.

Grain to be given Sniff Test

To get a nice scent of the first air going out of the bin, switch on the aeration fans at the location of your bin for a minute. If anything smells off, the situation to be rectified. However, the issue is serious by the time you can smell it. Again, temperature monitoring wires can stop issues before they even reach this point.

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Look for potential Storage Problems

Storage issues could result from iced-over fans, condensation on your grain bin's roof, or the finding of insects. The only other option, if aeration doesn't solve the issue, is to empty the trash can into the troublesome region. Tri-States Grain Conditioning temperature wires can help you prevent a lot of potential storage issues by monitoring the temperature of your grain.

Aeration is to be provided at very low temperatures

Consider aeration as a way to regulate grain temperature rather than moisture content. To equally distribute fines in small bins, use a grain spreader alternatively, redistribute particles from the center by repeatedly coring. Before turning off and covering fans once the grain reaches the proper temperature, cooling must proceed entirely through the grain.

Grain to be leveled in the bin

Although you could believe that peaking grain in storage increases storage capacity, in actuality, peaks create airflow resistance. To cool peaked grain in bins of the same size as level grain, you will need to operate your fans roughly 50% more. Peaking also makes grain storage more hazardous and challenging to keep an eye on.

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