Management of On-Farm Stored Grain Roger Brook, Ph.D., P.E. Agricultural Engineering Department Michigan State University Bringing Knowledge to Life
Jan 21, 2016
Management of On-Farm Stored Grain
Roger Brook, Ph.D., P.E.Agricultural Engineering DepartmentMichigan State University
Bringing Knowledge to Life
Grain Storage Problems
Moisture and air movement Molds and similar pathogens Insects and similar
arthropods Rodents
Equilibrium Moisture Content
Microbial Growth
Minimizing Storage Risk
Grain Storage Management
Prepare your Storage Prepare your Grain Manage Grain Temperature Regular Inspection
Prepare yourStorage
Prepare Your GrainRecommended Moisture
Prepare Your GrainPrevent / Remove Broken
Kernels
Check combine adjustment to minimize grain breakage
Review dryer operation to reduce stress cracks
Remove broken kernels
Center Fill to Help Remove Fines
Manage Grain Temperature
Cool rapidly, as temperatures allow Don’t over cool for time of year Recommended 30-35F Check temperature of exhaust air
Fan Operation Cycle
CheckGrainTemperature
MoistureMigration
ResultsFromNon-uniformTemperature
GRAIN INSPECTION
• Look
• Smell
• Feel
Safety is ImportantEntrapments Do Happen !!
Beware of Bridging
Thank You for your Attention
Roger BrookMichigan State UniversityAgricultural Engineering Dept.210 Farrall HallE. Lansing, MI 48824
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