May 12th 2026
Grain bins and silos have been quality and profitable farm staples for generations, but what do they do? In our explainer, we’ll break down the key differences between a grain bin and a grain si…
Published by The Grain Handling Direct Team
Apr 16th 2026
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
Feb 18th 2026
Grain storage solutions have changed a lot in the last century. Many operations still count on traditional storage structures like concrete silos, while others have embraced advanced grain storage sol…
May 22nd 2025
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
May 2nd 2025
Selecting the right grain storage system is a cornerstone decision for any modern farming operation. It directly impacts not only how well your valuable harvest is protected but also the overall effic…
Published by The Grain Handling Direct Team - Powered by AI
Apr 30th 2025
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…
Published by The Grain Handling Direct Team - Powered by AI
Apr 25th 2025
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.…
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Aug 8th 2023
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
May 5th 2023
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
Dec 16th 2022
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
Dec 7th 2022
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
Dec 6th 2022
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
