Chief Agri has served the agricultural community since 1961 and produces a full line of storage systems for grain and commodity crops that meet the needs of small farmers and commercial growers alike.
Having more on-farm grain storage can give farmers flexibility in marketing their crops and allow for more efficiency during harvest time. University of Missouri Extension Ag Engineer Jim Crawford ...
After two decades of steady grain storage capacity growth that matched production increases, on-farm and off-farm expansion has become stagnant.
photo credit: Arkansas Farm Bureau, used with permission. From ocean port congestion and labor strikes to low river levels, railway service shortfalls and a nexus of state and federal freight ...
Sinking Mississippi River levels in recent years have caused grain shipping disruptions, prompting farmers to pursue on-farm grain bins to preserve quality and market potential. "Storage is becoming a ...
A steel grain silo is built to keep grain dry, cool, and stable from harvest to sale or feed-out. When the storage environment drifts, grain quality can drop fast. The same pattern shows up again and ...
Aeration should be done routinely throughout the winter to maintain cool and even temperatures in bins. As harvest finishes up, a high-stakes management process is getting underway inside countless on ...
The new crop year is underway after months of planting, treating, waiting and praying that the seed planted in the spring will be a bountiful harvest this fall. A crop year in the United States starts ...
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.
As outdoor temperatures warm during late winter, spring, and early summer, the potential for grain storage problems increases, along with the need for grain monitoring and management.
A Chief Agri solution for every operation Chief Agri has served the agricultural community since 1961 and produces a full line of storage systems for grain and commodity crops that meet the needs of ...