Bins of Tomorrow webinar to focus on grain conditioning for profitability
Farmers are invited to participate in an upcoming “Bins of Tomorrow” webinar on Feb. 9 from noon to 1 p.m. The webinar is offered by the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach agricultural engineering team and will focus on issues encountered during the 2025 grain harvest, grain quality and its storability in 2026.
Kapil Arora, field agricultural engineer with ISU Extension and Outreach, noted that the 2025 corn and soybean harvest had its unique challenges.
“Cooled grain with low moisture content is typically good for winter storage. The conditions of grain bins in the distance under a blue sky both soybeans and corn should be looked into as spring 2026 approaches,” he said. “Dry grain kernels are prone to shattering and splitting, which can cause issues during storage. Additionally, there is an economic loss when such grain is sold, as weights are not adjusted for corn with a moisture content below 15% or soybeans with a moisture content below 13%.”
Webinar topics include how to adjust weights using sensors, weather data and bin monitoring, using apps for decision-making and how to improve grain quality during storage, especially for soybeans. The webinar will be led by Dirk Maier, professor and director of the ISU Kent Feed Mill and Grain Science Complex.
Visit the Bins of Tomorrow website to register for the webinar or learn more about the Bins of Tomorrow programs. This webinar is offered to all participants at no cost, but registration is required.
Questions regarding the webinar can be directed to Kapil Arora at [email protected], Kris Kohl at [email protected] or Tony Mensing at [email protected].
PHOTO: Farm tin silos storage towers. (Adobe Stock │ #120646869 – Viktorus)
