Take these steps to protect the quality of your stored cereal grains and canola

Take these steps to protect the quality of your stored cereal grains and canola

Don’t let malathion residue or OTA development put your stored crops at risk

As crops are coming off the fields and into the bin, Keep it Clean is reminding growers of best management practices to maintain crop quality and reduce storage risk. Two of the biggest risks to stored grain are contamination and spoilage. “Before storing canola, it’s absolutely essential that the bins are clean and malathion-free,” says […] Read more

Dry and cool canola can be stored safely longer, so it’s key to keep a close eye on moisture and temperature levels. Using supplemental heat with a natural air drying system can be an effective way to remove moisture from canola inside the bin.

How to condition canola with natural air drying and supplemental heat

Seven tips from Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute

Due to its high oil content, canola has a higher risk of spoilage compared with numerous other crops. If it’s too wet or too warm inside the bin, moulds, mites and insects will thrive, leading to spoilage and lost revenue for farmers.  Charley Sprenger, a research project lead at Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute (PAMI) in […] Read more