Moisture Migration in Transported and Stored Grains

Moisture Migration and Temperature Changes: Grain Storage and Transportation A grain silo facility Uncontrolled temperature changes in grain storage and transportation systems can lead to moisture migration which can significantly impact grain quality. The effects of moisture migration on grain quality depend on the type of storage system, and the duration of the stored grain.   In this section, we will discuss the causes of moisture migration, its effects on grain quality, and what you can do as a farmer. What is Moisture Migration? Moisture...

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How Temperature Variation Affects Your Stored Grain

Alt-Text: A grain silo baseOne of the most critical and challenging post-harvest tasks is the proper storage of harvested grains to maintain quantity and quality. Keeping the grains dry and in moderate temperature conditions is essential through aeration or regular turning.While this may sound simple, it’s relatively not that simple. Farmers are faced with the challenges of keeping track of grain temperature data, which helps them know when to aerate and when not to. This means that a simple act...

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