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Preparing Grain Storages for Harvest Aug 25, 2022
As we approach corn grain harvest, we thought it was good to remind folks to properly prepare grain storages. Several species of beetles and moth caterpillars can attack stored grain. […]
Wheat: 20-Point Checklist for Controlling Insects in Stored Grain Jun 1, 2022
Prior to Harvest [ ] Clean all equipment thoroughly to remove old grain, trash, and debris that might contaminate the new crop – combines, carts, trucks, receiving pits/hoppers, conveyers: use […]
Indiana: Grain Quality – Time To Check Your Stored Grain Mar 11, 2022
The weather is beginning to warm up with more sunshine days and temperatures in the 40oF and 50oF indicating that Spring is around the corner. While it is great news […]
Mississippi: Managing Stored Grain Insects – Podcast Feb 14, 2022
From the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville, Tom, Jason, and Don discuss managing insects in stored grains. Topics include types of insect pests, treatment options, scouting schedule, etc. Other […]
Ohio: Transportation Issues Affecting Harvest Completion Nov 23, 2021
Evaluating options for grain still in the field Finding storage for harvested grain in parts of Ohio has become complex due to good corn yields, terminal elevators access to move […]
Iowa Corn, Soybeans: Cool Stored Grain Now Nov 8, 2021
The time is right to cool any grain that went into the bin at higher temperatures. Good harvest conditions and warm weather early this fall mean that there is on-farm […]
Michigan: Drying, Storing Wet Soybeans Nov 4, 2021
Due to the cool and wet conditions, soybeans harvested at this time of the year will need to be dried on the farm or at the elevator. Some elevators will accept soybeans […]
Grain Storage: Pest Management – How Cold Is Enough? Oct 29, 2021
Following up on Meaghan’s blog post on October 5 about sap beetles in corn grain, I received a few more questions about infested bins. There are MANY insects that cause losses in […]
Midwest Grains: Alternative Options to On-Farm Storage Oct 19, 2021
The excitement of a large crop may be hampered slightly by thoughts of where all that grain will go. If you are running the numbers and realizing your storage will […]
Grain Bins: Time to Clean to Protect This Year’s Harvest Aug 26, 2021
Late spring, summer and early fall are the times of the year that insects are most active, flying and walking around to disperse to new locations near and far, reproducing, […]
