All storage options should keep the grain dry and provide adequate aeration to control the grain temperature.

Drying and storage concerns will arise if the corn is dried with large moisture content variations.

Stored grain needs attention as outdoor temperatures rise.

Keep grain as cool as possible during the summer to extend the storage life and limit insect activity.

Consider moisture content at harvest to prevent harvest losses.

Mechanical high-temperature drying of corn normally is more economical after late October.

October showers can have a major impact on crops drying in the field.

Farmers may want to condition soybeans that were harvested at lower moisture contents.

Keep grain as cool as possible during the summer to extend the storage life and limit insect activity.

NDSU Extension’s grain drying expert offers advice on drying crops.