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