Storing grain on the farm is a good way to increase marketing flexibility. On the other hand, building grain storage isn’t free – so how long would it take for would-be new storage structures to pay ...

Also, grain prices are typically higher during the marketing season than during the harvest, so successfully storing grain means more money for your hard-earned yield. Chief Agri's domestic sales ...

Ely’s grain elevator in Guide Rock, Nebraska, is shown on Oct. 10, 2025. The elevator has a capacity of over 1 million bushels across 15 bins, two flat storage buildings and a new temporary bunker.

The increasing global demand for food security and sustainable agriculture has spurred significant research into advanced grain quality monitoring and storage techniques. Recent developments integrate ...

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The new crop year is underway after months of planting, treating, waiting and praying that the seed planted in the spring will be a bountiful harvest this fall. A crop year in the United States starts ...

On five days within a two-week span in March, Matt Splitter’s cellphone rang at 7 a.m., with flash sale offerings on fertilizer and chemicals. The retailer’s proposition on price and quantity was ...

Properly managing grain in storage is crucial for maintaining its quality, preventing spoilage and ensuring that it remains safe for consumption.

The story of the biblical Old Testament’s Joseph, who I consider the first secretary of agriculture, highlights the timeless importance of grain storage during years of plenty to prepare for scarcity.

FARGO, N.D. — Steve Johnson farms about 8,000 acres three miles east of Page, and his son is the fifth generation to tend to the land. Before storms that pushed through the region on June 20 and 21, ...