Harvest-Ready Tips for Grain Bins and Combines

Grain bins are some of the most valuable tools on the farm. While the traditional design hasn't changed that much, the technology in and around the bin continues to evolve. Here are a few ideas that might be worth bolting to your existing setup.

Your annual harvest goal: Get grain out of the field in good condition. But what about how well that grain holds up in storage? That’s where an on-farm storage assessment can play a valuable role.

Energy costs are high, so a simple solution would be to cash in on Mother Nature’s free drying services this fall. Unfortunately harvest decisions are rarely simple. Consider shrinkage, cost of drying, field loss and harvest capacity when drafting your game plan.

Use these steps to set your combine to minimize grain loss and damage when harvesting corn.