management of on-farm stored grain roger brook, ph.d., p.e. agricultural engineering department...
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Management of On-Farm Stored Grain
Roger Brook, Ph.D., P.E.Agricultural Engineering DepartmentMichigan State University
Bringing Knowledge to Life
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Grain Storage Problems
Moisture and air movement Molds and similar pathogens Insects and similar
arthropods Rodents
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Equilibrium Moisture Content
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Microbial Growth
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Minimizing Storage Risk
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Grain Storage Management
Prepare your Storage Prepare your Grain Manage Grain Temperature Regular Inspection
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Prepare yourStorage
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Prepare Your GrainRecommended Moisture
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Prepare Your GrainPrevent / Remove Broken
Kernels
Check combine adjustment to minimize grain breakage
Review dryer operation to reduce stress cracks
Remove broken kernels
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Center Fill to Help Remove Fines
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Manage Grain Temperature
Cool rapidly, as temperatures allow Don’t over cool for time of year Recommended 30-35F Check temperature of exhaust air
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Fan Operation Cycle
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CheckGrainTemperature
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MoistureMigration
ResultsFromNon-uniformTemperature
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GRAIN INSPECTION
• Look
• Smell
• Feel
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Safety is ImportantEntrapments Do Happen !!
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Beware of Bridging
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Thank You for your Attention
Roger BrookMichigan State UniversityAgricultural Engineering Dept.210 Farrall HallE. Lansing, MI 48824
Tel: 517-353-4456Fax: 517-355-7711Email: [email protected]