It's a sure sign of a wet fall: Ken Hellevang, grain drying specialist with the North Dakota State University Extension Service, is fielding more questions about storing wet grain, particularly corn. ...

As outdoor temperatures warm during late winter, spring, and early summer, the potential for grain storage problems increases, along with the need for grain monitoring and management.

If you’re one of the many farmers storing grain on-farm to hold out for better prices, make sure you don’t fall in the out-of-sight, out-of-mind trap. One misstep could be the difference between ...

The story of the biblical Old Testament’s Joseph, who I consider the first secretary of agriculture, highlights the timeless importance of grain storage during years of plenty to prepare for scarcity.

With a considerable amount of last year's grain crop still in storage, and a bumper crop and low prices this year, the demand for grain storage is high. "Grain can be stored in many types of ...

For farmers wanting to retain control of their grain and ensure maximum protection from the elements, constructing a long-term storage facility on your farm is essential. Before you connect with your ...

Storing grain on the farm is a good way to increase marketing flexibility. On the other hand, building grain storage isn’t free – so how long would it take for would-be new storage structures to pay ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Private grain elevators and farmer-owned co-ops across the St. Louis region are spending more than ever before to store corn, ...

In its August “Crop Report,” the National Agricultural Statistics Service at the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported a large boost to corn production for the 2025-26 crop year. NASS increased corn ...

If the stored grain is dry, Hellevang recommends periodically running aeration fans in the spring to keep the grain below 40 degrees as long as possible through the beginning of summer. In northern ...

Private grain elevators and farmer-owned co-ops across the St. Louis region are spending more than ever before to store corn, soybeans and wheat. “It's been a real challenge the last year and a half,” ...