Check Grain Bins

Producers should take advantage of this cold snap to check stored grain.

Frost or snow melting off of a single grain bin is indicative of heat, caused by insects or other storage problems. A quick morning drive past grain bins is an easy way to spot snow or frost melting off grain bins.

Check grain often for signs of moisture migration. Look for crusting, wet, slimy grain, ice or frost accumulation, and/or heating. Check for condensation or frost on the underside of roof surfaces, hatches, and vents on cold, crisp days before the sun warms the roof. This almost always indicates moisture migration and often indicates poor grain condition.

Dan Folske

NDSU Extension Agent/Burke County