Follow the SLAM approach to protect stored grain from an insect infestation. Sanitation, loading, aeration and monitoring ...

In a previous article I shared when and why I set basis on my farm. That prompted several questions from farmers on the process I used. For background, in 2023 I bought puts on much of my anticipated ...

Farmers have started harvesting maize and storing it for a long period is essential. This is because at the time of harvesting, the profit margin is tight and the market low. Therefore, storing grain ...

If you’re one of the many farmers storing grain on-farm to hold out for better prices, make sure you don’t fall in the out-of-sight, out-of-mind trap. One misstep could be the difference between ...

For farmers wanting to retain control of their grain and ensure maximum protection from the elements, constructing a long-term storage facility on your farm is essential. Before you connect with your ...

GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Deciding whether to store or sell grain is a tough call for Upper Midwest farmers - and one that too many may not be getting right, Frayne Olson said. "I'm really, really concerned ...

The story of the biblical Old Testament’s Joseph, who I consider the first secretary of agriculture, highlights the timeless importance of grain storage during years of plenty to prepare for scarcity.

A near-record harvest, low crop prices and a shortage of storage space are changing the way some farmers store their crops. Across Minnesota and elsewhere, many growers are stuffing corn, wheat and ...

When consumers buy bread in the store, they may not think about all the costs that go into it — like the expense of storing grain. But that’s something farmers and millers think about these days ...