Temporary storage protects grain without a significant capital investment

Waiting for higher commodity prices? Temporary storage may be the perfect solution this harvest. Installing a brand-new storage system is a significant capital investment that may not be an option for some farmers in this soft market, whereas temporary storage can be installed in a matter of days with minimal site preparation.

What type of preparation is needed for temporary storage?

Given installation can be completed in a matter of days, buying decisions for temporary storage can be made as needs are determined. The capital investment required is a fraction of that needed for a permanent installation and normally the only yard prep needed is a raised pad of 4” crushed limestone.

How is grain quality preserved?

Temporary storage systems are custom designed to preserve grain quality by maintaining proper airflow. Most AGI systems are designed with a minimum of 1/10 CFM (cubic feet per minute) per bushel. The key to maintaining quality is to keep grain cool and dry to reduce the risk of loss.

Heavy-duty tarps are also put overtop of the grain mass to protect against the elements and minimize loss.

What crops are suitable for temporary storage?

Many crops can be put into temporary storage, although it’s typically used when there’s been a year of excellent yields for crops such as corn and wheat.

What is the lasting impact of temporary storage?

After disassembly, the site can easily be returned to its original state. The galvanized structure and planking AGI uses is even able to withstand multiple reinstallations.

Get ready for harvest! Talk to your local AGI dealer about installing temporary storage today.

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