The sun creates more than twice as much heat gain on the south wall of a bin in spring as it does during the summer. That, in addition to the solar heat gain on the bin roof, can lead to grain spoilage, NDSU warns.
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Grain monitoring critical in spring
Grain temperature should be checked every two weeks during the spring and summer
A new grain bag baler from Loftness
Company adds new model to handle up to 12-foot diameter bags
Loftness has introduced a 12-foot grain bag baler, which can make disposing of used grain bags a simpler and less labour-intensive process.
Airblast grain drying fan flexes practicality, portability
Wavcor’s Airblast fan doesn’t have a traditional, dedicated heat source such as a burner or heating element to dry grain: it uses the heat generated by its 22-horsepower Kohler engine for that task.
Don’t forget year-end grain handling equipment maintenance
Clean up any grain spills and check leg and auger bearings for excessive wear
Many growers will be hauling grain to local terminals over the winter, which means they’ll be in and out of the bin yard many times — making it a good time for off-season inspections on their grain handling equipment. While it’s easy to remember to pull the big machines into the shop for that, don’t […] Read more
Upswings in most December grain deliveries
Declines in rye, flax
Deliveries of major grains increased from December to December, according to data released by Statistics Canada on Jan. 29.
New Richardson CEO steps in
Succession takes effect today in the corner office at Richardson International, one of Canada's biggest grain handlers and processors.
Thunder Bay grain movement stays strong through November
The Port of Thunder Bay continued to see strong grain movement with only a month to go in the 2024 shipping season. Potash shipments are also up on the year.
CASA calls out The Amazing Race Canada for agricultural stunt
An agriculture safety group is calling out reality show The Amazing Race Canada for putting its contestants a risky position while taking part in a farm-related task.
P&H plans Hamilton site expansion
After doubling capacity in 2020, the company is adding a third flour mill
P&H will construct a third flour mill and expand facilities at its Hamilton, Ont., site, it announced today.
Sask. union serves Viterra strike notice
Grain handling giant says its committed to negotiation, but has contingency plans in place
Yesterday, the union issued Viterra a 72-hour notice that they intend to strike as early as 2:00 pm on Jan. 5.
GSU members from Viterra Country Operations and Maintenance and Viterra's Regina head office have been negotiating for "fair wages, improved work-life balance, and workplace respect," for more than a year, the union said.