Energy efficient grain drying: TIPS FOR GETTING THE BEST GRAIN DRYER FOR YOUR DOLLAR

摘要

CANADA'S GRAIN TRADE is evolving, affected not only by the end of single-desk sales but by changes in grain production such as last year's record corn crop - and these changes may prompt some farmers to consider investing in grain drying and on-farm storage to increase their grain marketing alternatives. The American experience with farm-based grain storage can offer some useful pointers for anyone exploring this investment. Mark Hanna, an agricultural engineer and expert on farm energy use at Iowa State University (ISU), suggests taking a hard look at the energy issues involved in grain drying systems.