The warmer winter and early spring have increased the potential for grain-storage problems and the need for grain monitoring and management, said Ken Hellevang, North Dakota State University-Extension agricultural engineer and grain-drying expert. Stored grain temperature increases in parts of a bin in the spring, which is not only due to an increase in outdoor temperatures but also due to solar heat gain on the bin.
Proper grain drying critical
Monitor stored grain closely to detect any storage problems early.
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