Maintaining the quality of stored grain with aeration.

From: Feed & Grain | Date: February 1, 2006 | Copyright information

EDITOR'S NOTE: Thomas L. Thompson, extension grain drying and management specialist, and David P. Shelt, extension agricultural engineer, discuss the role of aeration as part of a comprehensive management program for maintaining the quality of stored grain.

Grain is stored for a variety of reasons including expectations of higher prices and for use as animal feed. Regardless of the reason, a comprehensive management program is required to maintain grain quality.

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