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  Dried corn and soybeans are meant to be aerated immediately after they are filled in the permanent storage structures or the storage bins for an effective grain temperature monitoring system . In upright bins, there is a need for aeration systems that must be designed for generating nothing less than 1/7 to 1/10 cubic feet of air per minute per bushel (CFM/bushel). This will allow the cooling fronts to move through the corn and soybean mass in a minimum time period of 105 to 150 hours. When the depth of the grain when storing exceeds 50 feet (15 meters) such as in the case of the tall concrete silos, then the airflow rates of 1/20 to 1/40 CFM/bushel should be selected to overcome extreme static pressure and horsepower conditions using the EndZone Fan Controls. These rates will help in resulting in the cooling fronts to move through the grain mass of corn and soybean for a minimum of 300 to 600 hours. However, when the grains are stored in flat storage sheds, then the airflow ra...

Storing grains is a daunting task when the producers have to create an ideal environment for the grains to remain protected. Often mold, fungus, insects, pests, rodents, etc. spoil the stored grains if timely precautions are not taken. Therefore, it becomes necessary to use the best grain bin monitoring systems to keep the grain safe and free from any hazards. Following are some of the modern agricultural equipment that you may consider using when storing the grains in the storage bin. 1.     Grain Temp Guard Alarm System (DT & HT) The Grain Temperature Guard Alarm System is used to monitor and track the temperature of the grains that are stored in the bin. The Grain Temp Guard Alarm System is connected to the temperature probes using the Grain Temperature Cables. Whenever there are any variations in the temperature of the stored grain, then the Grain Temperature Guard Alarm System will automatically raise an alarm to alert the producer. You can see the tempera...

  Sidewall Compaction as created by the double-disc openers attached to the planters makes it difficult for the standard closing wheels to close the seed furrow properly irrespective of the soil type and conditions. When the temperature is low and the texture of the soil is wet, the standard closing wheels generally smear the soil on top of the seeds. This is done without breaking the sidewall compaction as generated by the double-disc openers. Whereas, during the hot windy days, if the seeds are planted in the wet soil, the seed furrow often cracks back and opens up. As a result, the seed is exposed and fails to germinate. However, if the seed ‘V’ or the furrow is not closed by the standard closing wheels , there are chances that sometimes the sidewalls of the seed furrow remain intact and compacted but causes the roots of the plants to penetrate the sidewalls instead. This is not a favorable situation for the development of the roots. This is because if the roots will not pen...