Timely tips for trouble-free grain storage

Jul 21, 2023
Jul 21, 2023

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GSI-bins — Having a pre-harvest maintenance plan for your grain storage system and doing the work well before the combines roll is a good risk management strategy.
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Chain-Loop-Sweep — Farmers should inspect any equipment they use to fill the bin, such as conveyors, grain augers, swing augers or double-run loop systems to ensure they are in good working order.
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