iamwill
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Post by iamwill on Oct 4, 2023 20:17:45 GMT -6
Has anyone on here ever stored corn in bags? How wet, how long, and at what temperature? Even with corn that tests dry there always is always some wet stuff in it and was wondering if it would cause issues. Don't have enough bin space and likely need to find room for about 50k bu. I could sell it off the combine wet but the price is not very attractive. Letting it dry down fully in the field is not usually an option and drying it is expensive and time consuming with our old dryer doing maybe 500 bph. Any suggestions?
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Post by slipclutch on Oct 5, 2023 5:55:45 GMT -6
I was thinking the same thing. I have a cousin that bags about 50-60k bushels a year. They said sometimes it go’s in at 18% in September and by the time they move it out in December/January it’s still 18% and in very good condition like the day it was harvested this is wheat.
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Post by Oatking on Oct 5, 2023 6:23:26 GMT -6
I was thinking the same thing. I have a cousin that bags about 50-60k bushels a year. They said sometimes it go’s in at 18% in September and by the time they move it out in December/January it’s still 18% and in very good condition like the day it was harvested this is wheat. What is the cost of a bagger and extractor ? I suppose a few farmers could share an extractor. Can one guy operate a bagger by themselves.? For example can a grain cart driver take care of the operation or do you still need a guy to babysit the tractor and bagger? Can one guy start a bag by himself? It’s a great idea especially for storing grain that is produced on rented land!
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Post by meskie on Oct 5, 2023 7:37:31 GMT -6
Yes the grain cart guy can operate the bagger also. Not ideal but it works. I have put bags on and started them by myself. The type of bagger you use plays a role in this as some are easier to put a bag on then others.
There is nothing great about bags except logistics the day you are making it in the field. If you have rented land I would put up hopper bins that are easily sold and moved if you’re worried about loosing the land.
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Post by garyfunk on Oct 5, 2023 8:23:15 GMT -6
And bags do split. Seen it numerous times.
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Post by cptusa on Oct 5, 2023 11:52:41 GMT -6
Oh yeah they split. Saw a neighbors back open up like it had a zipper on it after 45 days. Corn silage. I was standing next to it when it went.
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Post by victory on Oct 5, 2023 18:40:01 GMT -6
Haven't stored corn in bags, but can't see why it would be much different than anything else. If bags are well sealed and not put in a low spot where water can accumulate, grain comes out pretty much like it went in.
Just don't put really wet stuff in. Then you have to move it before it freezes. Guys bagged 20% wheat here a number of years ago, but took it out and dried it before it started freezing hard.
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Post by slipclutch on Oct 6, 2023 6:10:40 GMT -6
Oat king. I have no idea what the cost of a bagger and extractor.
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iamwill
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Post by iamwill on Oct 14, 2023 17:00:01 GMT -6
Talked to a neighbor who has a bagger yesterday, he said it's a pain in the ass. Bagging is fine but extracting is where the issues arise. Condensation builds at the top and forms a crust and causes all sorts of grief. He has never done corn but said 16% wheat works well. Bags are not cheap about 10 cents a bu. Between the cost of a bagger, extractor, bags, and storage risks it's not really worth doing. Guess we will have to build some bins for next year. May still bag some this year just to see how it works out.
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