Grain engulfment and entrapment has been a hazard associated with farming for decades.
Engulfment on the rise in recent years
Record harvests, larger storage facilities and fast-moving equipment are all contributors to the increase in grain entrapment incidents.
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By Tim Kenyon
Editor’s note: This is part of a series featuring winners of the Iowa State Fair Way We Live award for 2026. Iowa Farmer Today is an award sponsor.
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