Selected for the USDA
National Agriculture Library!
2005 ASABE Blue Ribbon Award! Managing Dry Grain in Storage, Second Edition
AED-20 Managing Dry Grain in Storage:
• Explains what causes grain to go out of condition.
• Tells how to manage grain to prevent storage problems. The bulletin focuses on cylindrical storage structures (round metal or concrete bins) but offers principles of grain storage management that apply to all types of storage, contained or open, in structures or on the ground. It emphasizes maintenance of grain at initial storage moisture and does not address intentional drying or rewetting of grain. Specific sections cover causes of grain storage problems (moisture, contamination, temperature, and site neglect); problem prevention, identification, and solution; additional grain management tips; storage facility safety practices; and sources of additional information. Detailed illustrations, bulleted lists, weather maps, and data tables further clarify information and provide quick reference to important facts. 2004 (reprinted 2005), 24 pp.,8 1/2 x 11, illus., softcover |
