Over drying a crop before storage can leave it more susceptible to catching fire whenever a spark occurs, whatever the source. The ignition can come from the crop itself, or from any dust generated during handling and processing. When it comes to selecting a meter, the least expensive and most widely used instruments utilize the electrical methods. These units generally come with standard product calibrations. An example is the Kett PM650, a portable unit that offers the farmer over 100 product calibrations. A variety of very reliable, accurate, and easy to use moisture meters is now available that will enable farmers to dry crops for storage at precisely the right moisture levels. For more information, call 800-438-5388 or visit www.kett.com.
