U.S. grain elevators see potential for big profits in the 2023/2024 marketing year. According to a recent report from CoBank, an abundance of corn and soybeans has resulted in cheaper basis and bigger ...

The post-harvest marketing plans are tactical in nature. We should think about our storage costs in terms of what it costs us, both from a physical, interest, and a cash flow standpoint, to hold that ...

As outdoor temperatures warm during late winter, spring, and early summer, the potential for grain storage problems increases ...

Ely’s grain elevator in Guide Rock, Nebraska, is shown on Oct. 10, 2025. The elevator has a capacity of over 1 million bushels across 15 bins, two flat storage buildings and a new temporary bunker.

It’s not just corn that’s at risk of spoilage; soybeans can have storage problems too. In a big bin, beans will spoil if they don’t have enough air moving through during storage. It’s very important ...

To properly store grain in Iowa, moisture content needs to be 13% to 14% for corn and 11% to 12% for soybeans, said Charlie Hurburgh, a retired Iowa State University Extension and Outreach grain ...

Dealing with mycotoxins in corn during harvest can be double trouble for farmers. Not only do they reduce yields and grain quality, but if contaminated grain is fed to livestock, it can lead to ...

USDA’s quarterly Grain Stocks report provides survey-based estimates of all whole grains and oilseeds stored on farm operations or stored off-farm in commercial grain storage facilities. This grain ...

FARGO - Corn harvested at high moisture levels needs special care when it's stored. For example, corn at moisture contents exceeding about 23 percent should not be stored in a grain bin because the ...

During a winter day, the outdoor air may fluctuate by 25 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. This warms the bin and the grain next to the wall during the day ...