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Grain Bin Safety Tips – Don’t Become a Statistic Mar 4, 2022
Many of the ways to increase safety when working and living around grain storage involve basic safety practices, but more education and enforcement is needed on the farm. Over two-thirds […]
Grain Bin Safety: Best Practices, Products to Reduce Injury Dec 16, 2021
Grain bins can range in size depending on the facility’s needs and are used to store commodities or other products for later use. Products that you might find in a […]
Minnesota: Prevent Stored Grain Pest Issues Before Winter Sep 25, 2021
Late summer and early fall is time ensure infested and spoiled grain in bins from previous harvests won’t cause more problems for this year’s harvest. Over the summer, insect infestations […]
Arkansas: Grain Bin Safety, Rescue Training, McGehee, July 19 Jul 16, 2021
Firefighters, grain bin operators and farm workers in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi are invited to attend an upcoming grain bin safety course on Monday, July 19 at the McGehee Men’s […]
Oklahoma Wheat: Prepare Storage Facilities Prior to Harvest May 17, 2021
Preparing grain bins and storage facilities prior to wheat harvest is one of several critical steps to help ensure that grain quality is maintained throughout the storage period. If preparation […]
Grain Bin Safety: ‘SILO’ Highlights the Horror of Entrapment – DTN May 3, 2021
Death from grain entrapment is a tragedy by horrific suffocation. Tragically, entrapments are preventable — fewer are accidents, more are the result of an intentional decision to enter grain bins […]
Iowa: Derecho Rebuild on Track – DTN Apr 12, 2021
Contractors believe they are on pace to repair and replace by fall most Midwest grain storage facilities and buildings that were pummeled by a derecho last year. The fierce storm, […]
Ohio: The Dangers of Corn Drying Shortcuts Nov 4, 2020
Wet weather conditions are causing concerns with the 2020 corn crop going into storage. Proper management of stored grain will be the key to eliminating risks to human health and […]
Iowa: Core Each Grain Bin This Fall Oct 21, 2020
2020 corn harvest in Iowa is likely to include increased amounts of damaged grain from the drought, derecho, or excessively dry corn at harvest. As grain bins are filled, fines […]
North Dakota: Cleaning Grain Bins to Prevent Insect Infestations Sep 4, 2020
With harvest just around the corner, be prepared for safe storage of your grain. Deep clean grain bins and trucks The key to preventing grain insect problems in grain bins […]
