Capacity of off-farm commercial grain storage in the United States totaled 9.74 billion bushels on December 1, 2010, up 3 percent from December 1, 2009. The largest increase occurred in Iowa where an ...

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.

Having more on-farm grain storage can give farmers flexibility in marketing their crops and allow for more efficiency during harvest time. University of Missouri Extension Ag Engineer Jim Crawford ...

Commercial grain elevators often pile their grain outside for temporary storage. Though this is initially an inexpensive investment, it leaves grain exposed to the elements and increases the ...

USDA’s quarterly Grain Stocks report provides survey-based estimates of all whole grains and oilseeds stored on farm operations or stored off-farm in commercial grain storage facilities. This grain ...

An Iowa farmer walks past damaged grain bins following a 2020 derecho. Farmers across the Midwest have seen their grain bins destroyed or damaged in recent years by tornadoes, derechos and other ...

The chicken flock devoured the table scraps that were dumped on the floor like ravenous beasts. Waterers were refilled and the oyster shell supply checked before we moved on to the granary. The ...

While growers say they will be storing wheat and barley due to subdued prices, it is likely canola will be sold to provide cash flow. Canola is currently priced at $786 a tonne, wheat $365 a tonne, ...

Farmers now have more options for grain storage on the farm or at the field edge with grain storage bags. If you would like to hear farmer’s experiences of using the storage bags, then make plans to ...

The United States on-farm storage capacity totaled 13.0 billion bushels on December 1, 2013, up less than one percent from December 1, 2012. Iowa continues to lead all States with 2.05 billion bushels ...

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 ...