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Grain management during the summer

By Kris Kohl, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Jul 3, 2025
Jul 3, 2025

Grain bins — More farmers are considering storage options this year in the face of high yields and low prices.
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By Kris Kohl, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

The 2025 crop is off to a good start, and it is time to pay some attention to last year's crop.

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Kris Kohl is an field agricultural engineer with ISU Extension and Outreach. Reach him at Kkohl1@iastate.edu or 712-732-5056.