Even in winter months, all stored grain should be checked on a biweekly basis at minimum to monitor grain temperature, moisture levels, and possible insect and rodent infestation. Biweekly inspections are even recommended in automated control systems to ensure controls are functioning properly.
Here are a few tips for monitoring bins:
Click here for more basic principles of grain storage. Any detected problems should be corrected immediately. If necessary, grain should be moved to a different storage facility. |