Posted by NEIADan on November 24, 2013 at 17:23:52 from (166.181.81.40):
In Reply to: Grain Bin cost's posted by Dave from MN on November 24, 2013 at 04:47:27:
About 15 years ago I opted out of using our bin dryer and moved in about 20,000 bu (3 bins) and purchased an automatic batch dryer. The first year on 40,000 bu the gas savings over the bin dryer paid for dryer and all related costs in one year over operating the bin dryer. Not every year requires a lot of drying but this year in NE Iowa we had a lot of wet corn I mean really wet corn. Many acres are still over 30 percent. 4-5 bushels per gallon of fuel is the common cost around here. Now that is $.35 and about $.02 for electric. I hauled 4 semi loads to town direct when we just couldn't get the dryer caught up. They offered no lube when they charged $.95 to $1.35 bu for drying and another $.12 on test weight and 25% shrink. I just paid for all my bins over in one year plus I get to haul direct to ethanol plant and collect another dime. Definetly go for full floors. Unload systems can be pretty cheap. A lot of good 6 or 8 inch tubes and flighting out there on the consignment sales. Shine is nice but black on the ledgers is a lot nicer. I have always got to remember in marketing just because the bin is there empty be sure and take a profit instead of thinking that bin needs to sit full.
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