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Re: Re: Re: Needing some general farming questions
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Posted by JMS/MN on February 02, 2004 at 10:40:00 from (63.191.105.10):
In Reply to: Re: Re: Needing some general farming questions ans posted by Dirthog on February 02, 2004 at 05:43:25:
The concern with outward wall pressure is for concrete silos, which normally are used to store silage or haylage. Stave silos are normally not built thick enough to stand the pressure of corn, thus should not be filled more than what Paul said. Harvestores are built to withstand being filled to the top- I think the label says it can hold anything up to a density of 65lbs per cubic foot. For dry corn to keep well, no matter the structure, it should be down to 15%, even lower for storage beyond a year. Aeration is important to keep it in condition. I usually freeze it in winter by running the bin fan a day, then occasionally run it in spring and summer to bring it back up to outside temps. The Harvestore is great for livestock feed- no drying expense, ideal storage moisture is 20-25%. Original cost was about 10% higher per bushel capacity than the drying bin and related equipment. Drawback is that you have a limited market for the corn if you get out of livestock.
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