Grain bin entrapments are so common that some rural fire departments have specially trained teams and customized equipment to rescue victims. When corn or grain trap workers, it is difficult to ...

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

It’s not just corn that’s at risk of spoilage; soybeans can have storage problems too. In a big bin, beans will spoil if they don’t have enough air moving through during storage. It’s very important ...

You’re familiar with routine maintenance on grain bins—activities that take about a half an hour—but are you aware of other major problems to watch? While checking for these problems, and subsequently ...

Sinking Mississippi River levels in recent years have caused grain shipping disruptions, prompting farmers to pursue on-farm grain bins to preserve quality and market potential. "Storage is becoming a ...

Chief Agri has been producing a full line of grain and commodity storage products for decades. In fact, they’ve been serving the agricultural community since 1961 as a family-owned and -operated ...

June storms caused $100 million in damage to grain bins across the region, leaving farmers scrambling to rebuild storage before harvest. The June storms and tornadoes that swept through North Dakota ...

During a winter day, the outdoor air may fluctuate by 25 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. This warms the bin and the grain next to the wall during the day ...