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Mark A. Myers
Brock Manufacturing USA
Introduction
The primary tools used to manage grain in bulk... More »
Grain Storage: Considerations to Maintain Quality: Part 2 - Moisture Temperature Storage Capability,
Moisture Temperature Storage Capability
On the left side of this chart (Figure 1) is temperature, and at the bottom is moisture (as a percent
of content in whole grain). By reducing the... More »Grain Storage: Considerations to Maintain Quality: Part 3 - When To Aerate Grain?, Aeration Rates, H
Aeration Rates
How much air is needed to aerate grain in storage? The most common measurement of air is in
cubic-feet-per-minute. Typical ratios of air to grain range between 0.05 to 0.20... More »Aeration Problems And Solutions
1. Aeration Problems - A common problem that can occur during aeration is a front that stops. If
someone stops the aeration fan midway... More »
Aeration Conclusions
a. Grain should be aerated to
i. Maintain uniform temperature in the grain mass.
ii. +/- ºC Average Daily Ambient Temperature (day and night).
iii.... More »
Handling and Storage Of Soybeans and Soybean Meal: Part 1 - Introduction, Handling Of Soybeans And S
Ulysses A. Acasio
Department of Grain Science and Industry Kansas State University, USA
... More »Factors Affecting Safe Product Storage
The three major factors affecting the storability of soybean and soybean meal are moisture content,
temperature, and duration of storage. The... More »
Deterioration Indicators
Heating
Heating is the most common indicator of a problem in stored grains and oilseeds. High grain
temperatures normally indicate either... More »
Maintenance Of Quality
Once soybeans reach maturity and are harvested, their inherent quality is fixed and can only be
maintained by proper drying, cleaning, and conditioning. Quality... More »
Summary
The success in the storage and handling of soybeans and soybean meal is dependent upon the
understanding of the combined effects of the three most important factors causing... More »
Tim Herrman Extension State Leader Grain Science and IndustryKansas State University
Moisture
Moisture content... More »
Tim Herrman Extension State Leader Grain Science and IndustryKansas State University
Laboratories
When selecting a... More »