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. It ...

Storing grain on the farm is a good way to increase marketing flexibility. On the other hand, building grain storage isn’t free – so how long would it take for would-be new storage structures to pay ...

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.

The story of the biblical Old Testament’s Joseph, who I consider the first secretary of agriculture, highlights the timeless importance of grain storage during years of plenty to prepare for scarcity.

Farmers are increasingly utilising their own storage as part of their overall grain marketing strategy. Photo by Andrew ...

Properly managing grain in storage is crucial for maintaining its quality, preventing spoilage and ensuring that it remains safe for consumption.

To handle more grain and avoid high storage costs, Cargill unveils the "Big Bin" model, a rail-side terminal with maximum space and efficiency. John MacMillan, Jr., an innovative businessman who ...

An Iowa farmer walks past damaged grain bins following a 2020 derecho. Farmers across the Midwest have seen their grain bins destroyed or damaged in recent years by tornadoes, derechos and other ...