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  • A Quick History of the Grain Harvesting Process

    Apr 16th 2026

    A Quick History of the Grain Harvesting Process

    Humanity has spent thousands of years developing the grain harvesting process, a process that is inextricably linked to the practice of agriculture itself. What began at the end of the hunter-gatherer…

    Published by The Grain Handling Direct Team

  • Cost Per Bushel Analysis of Grain Conveying Systems for Corn

    May 22nd 2025

    Cost Per Bushel Analysis of Grain Conveying Systems for Corn

    This report presents a comprehensive analysis of the average lifespan and cost per bushel for four types of grain conveying systems used for corn: augers, drag chain conveyors, belt conveyors, and ro…

    Published by The Grain Handling Direct Team - Powered by AI

  • Wheat Production Trends, Profitability, and ROI 2025 Analysis

    Apr 30th 2025

    Wheat Production Trends, Profitability, and ROI 2025 Analysis

    A Report on the Wheat Industry with Focus on North Dakota and Montana Prepared: April 24, 2025 Executive Summary This comprehensive report analyzes wheat production trends, profitability factors, and…

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  • Grain Dryer Types for Corn Farming Operations

    Apr 25th 2025

    Grain Dryer Types for Corn Farming Operations

    This comprehensive analysis examines the strengths and weaknesses of four major types of grain dryers in agriculture: mixed flow dryers, portable grain dryers, in-bin drying systems, and tower dryers.…

    Published by The Grain Handling Direct Team - Powered by AI

  • Grain Entrapment Prevention Initiative

    Aug 8th 2023

    Grain Entrapment Prevention Initiative

    Don't Become a Statistic1 ... Stay out if possible - zero entry mentality2 ... If you must enter - do not enter alone 3 ... Provide actual hands on training for entrant & observer4 ... Follow &…

    Published by Purdue University

  • ​Natural Air Grain Drying: A Comprehensive Guide

    May 5th 2023

    ​Natural Air Grain Drying: A Comprehensive Guide

    Drying grain is a process that has been used by farmers for centuries. The objective of drying is to safely store grain for future use while minimizing losses due to spoilage. There are many ways to…

    Published by The Grain Handling Direct Team

  • What To Know About the Effects of Moisture in Grain Storage

    Dec 16th 2022

    What To Know About the Effects of Moisture in Grain Storage

    Planting, maintaining, and harvesting grain is only half the battle—farmers also have to store the grain for long periods without it spoiling or rotting from moisture. Below, we’ll explain what there…

    Published by The Grain Handling Direct Team

  • 7 Questions To Ask Your Grain Handling Dealer Before Buying

    Dec 7th 2022

    7 Questions To Ask Your Grain Handling Dealer Before Buying

    Are you about to purchase grain storage or handling equipment? Before the final decision, consider these questions that every farmer should ask their grain handling equipment dealer before buying. 1.…

    Published by The Grain Handling Direct Team

  • Effective Tactics for Preventing Post-Harvest Loss

    Dec 6th 2022

    Effective Tactics for Preventing Post-Harvest Loss

    Growing and harvesting food and produce is only half the battle for farmers. After harvest, there are many opportunities for their prized crop to spoil or be ruined by outside forces such as the weath…

    Published by The Grain Handling Direct Team

  • 4 Types of Feed Grain Commonly Grown in the US

    Nov 17th 2022

    4 Types of Feed Grain Commonly Grown in the US

    Are you looking to learn more about feed grain? Let us help with our brief and informative guide about the types of feed grain most commonly grown in the US. 1. CornCorn is the most common feed grain…

    Published by The Grain Handling Direct Team