AMES, Iowa — A webinar scheduled for 11 a.m. April 9 will give farmers and grain elevator operators information on keeping their stored grain in good condition. "Last fall's wet conditions meant that many producers had to harvest corn and soybeans before it had a chance to dry to optimal levels," said Charles Hurburgh, an Iowa State University agricultural and biosystems engineering professor who manages the Grain Quality Research Laboratory and the extension-based Iowa Grain Quality Initiative. "As a result the condition of grain stored in Iowa is at risk because of mold and insect problems." The trade publication Grain Journal is presenting the webinar at no cost. Hurburgh and Dirk Maier, chairman of the Department of Grain Science and Industry at Kansas State University, will offer ways farmers and elevators can ensure the quality of their stored grain. The webinar will cover: * The current grain management and quality situation at Midwest grain elevators * Grain quality practices that can minimize damage and subsequent quality management problems * How to condition high-moisture grain to prevent further damage, maintain quality in storage and maximize safety by preventing dryer fires Register for the webinar online. High speed internet service is required for the webinar.
Maintaining Stored Grain Topic of April 9 Webinar
April 5, 2010