Grain Storage and Handling
Managing grain put into storage is important. Find more information on best practices for grain storage, including information on drying and aeration to managing store grain pests to keep your grain in top condition.
Grain Storage Tools and Resources
Timely Insights on Grain Storage
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October 29, 2025Content Author
As harvest wraps up, grain producers are reminded to actively monitor and manage stored grain. The following articles and resources are available:
Practical Considerations when Reconditioning Overly Dry Soybeans
Time to Cool and Core Storage Bins
Iowa Grain Quality Initiative Training Modules
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October 27, 2025Content Author
Join us for the 36th Integrated Crop Management Conference, which brings together a range of topics related to crop production, crop protection, nutrient management, and soil and water management. The event features experts sharing research updates and practical recommendations. Don’t miss this key opportunity for networking and education!
When: December 10 and 11, 2025
Where: The Meadows Events Center in Altoona, Iowa
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October 24, 2025Content Author
It’s been a mostly dry and warm harvest with bins filling quickly with corn and soybeans on farms and at country elevators. With night-time temperature forecast ranging in the mid-30s to high-40s in the next ten days, the time is right to cool corn and soybeans but not necessarily to the same temperatures and ideally without excessive shrink. This article reviews some tools and best practices for cooling and storing corn and soybeans through the winter and into early spring.
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September 15, 2025Authors
As fall approaches, Iowa corn farmers often experience a mix of emotions. Even without a clear picture of what this fall will bring, there are several key considerations to help prepare for the long haul of harvesting, handling, drying, and early storage of this year’s corn crop.
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September 2, 2025Content Author
As corn approaches physiological maturity and, in some areas, even harvest maturity, farmers face the challenge of deciding when to begin harvest. The ISU Corn DryDown Calculator is a practical tool that helps forecast grain moisture over the next 5 and 10 days, making it easier to schedule harvest operations.
Link to the Calculator: https://facts.extension.iastate.edu/corn-drydown-calculator
