Our IoT products are a plug-and-play solution for your grain bin. All devices read in-bin grain cables for grain temperature and moisture monitoring.
Different devices are used for In-Bin Drying & Hydrating and are able to automate the fan and heater with our modular control boxes.
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Adaptive Agriculture has been providing the Bindapt+ In-Bin Drying system since the foundation of the organization. Through customer feedback and R&D we have continued to develop valuable tools to assist farmers with their In-Bin Drying applications.
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Moisture migration is a major challenge in grain storage. Temperature differences within the grain bulk can cause moisture to move and accumulate in localized areas, creating conditions that favour mould growth, insect activity, heating, and grain deterioration.
Understanding how moisture migration occurs in grain storage can help you identify where and when problems are likely to develop, allowing you to take early action to protect grain quality.
Temperature differences drive moisture movement inside a grain bin. Grain is a poor conductor of heat, so grain that enters the bin warm can remain warm for some time. As fall temperatures drop, grain near the bin walls and surface cools faster than grain in the centre.
These temperature differences create slow air currents within the grain mass. Warmer air moves through the grain, carrying water vapour. As the warm, moisture-carrying air moves into cooler areas of the grain, it releases some of that moisture. Over time, moisture can accumulate in these cooler areas, creating pockets of wetter grain.
Cooler air sinks along the bin walls while warmer air rises through the centre. As the rising air reaches colder grain near the surface, it cools and increases the moisture content of the surrounding grain. This can lead to crusting, mould growth and spoilage, particularly near the top centre of the bin.
The pattern can reverse as warmer weather and sunshine heat the bin walls. Air rises through the warmer outer grain and moves down through the cooler core, carrying moisture towards the centre and lower portions of the bin. This is why grain that remained in good condition throughout winter can still develop storage problems in spring.
Significant moisture migration can still occur in cereals at moisture levels as low as 12% and in oilseeds as low as 8%, particularly when grain goes into storage warm and is not cooled.
Freshly harvested canola can also continue to respire at a high rate for up to six weeks, even when it is considered dry. This respiration produces heat and moisture, which can encourage mould growth and create hot spots in the bin.
Moisture tests also have limitations. A test only measures the grain included in the sample, so the reported moisture level may not represent conditions throughout the entire bin. Damp pockets can still exist even when the average moisture reading is within the safe range.
Grain moisture management is an ongoing process that starts before grain enters the bin and continues until delivery.
Aim to dry grain to a moisture level appropriate for the crop and the intended storage period.
Test multiple samples as grain comes in, especially when loads come from different fields or are harvested at different times of day. A single reading can miss pockets of wetter grain within a load or differences in moisture between loads.
If grain is above the recommended moisture level for storage, dry it before long-term storage rather than relying on aeration alone to remove excess moisture.
Start the aeration fans when grain is placed in the bin and use cool outside air to bring down the grain temperature. For long-term storage, bring the grain below 15°C as soon as possible.
Canola and flax need extra attention during storage. Our guides to canola moisture management and flax storage cover crop-specific considerations.
Run fans whenever the average outside air temperature is more than 5°C below the grain temperature, and continue cooling in stages until the grain is frozen. Cooling grain to around -8°C helps limit mould growth and insect activity.
The V2 Bindapt+ 2.0 Automate can run aeration fans based on ambient temperature and humidity, helping farmers time each cooling cycle according to changing conditions.
Once grain is cold, keep it cold as long as possible. Generally, avoid aerating in late spring and early summer, when warm, humid air can add moisture to the grain. If cold grain has to be moved in summer, avoid hauling it on hot days and monitor the new bin closely for signs of heating.
Fine material and wetter grain can concentrate near the centre of a bin, restricting airflow and increasing the risk of heating. If this is a concern, removing some grain from the centre can help break up these concentrations and improve conditions within the grain mass.
Turning or transferring grain may also help redistribute pockets of warmer or wetter grain.
Check bins at least every two weeks. Pay particular attention to the top centre during fall and winter and the bottom centre during spring and summer, where temperature and moisture problems may develop as conditions change.
Use monitoring data alongside grain samples and physical checks from safe access points to get a more complete picture of grain conditions.
Temperature and moisture cables help you see what is happening inside the grain, making it easier to spot changes that could signal moisture migration or developing storage problems. Our V2 Bindapt+ 2.0 Monitor connects to these cables and provides continuous access to grain conditions, with alerts when conditions change.
Monitoring data is available through Visual Farm, our mobile and desktop platform. It provides a central place to view bin conditions, manage alerts, and monitor multiple bins, helping you identify where attention may be needed.
If you want to discuss a monitoring or aeration setup for your bins, contact the Adaptive Agriculture team.
Yes. If grain goes into the bin warm and is not cooled, temperature differences can cause moisture to build up in certain areas. Those areas can become wet and warm enough to create storage problems. This can happen in cereals at 12% moisture and oilseeds at 8%.
In fall and winter, check the top centre. In spring and summer, focus on the bottom centre, where moisture can build up as temperatures change.
If the grain is already cold and in good condition, generally not, as warm, humid air can add moisture. If you notice signs of heating, check the bin and use aeration or coring as needed, depending on conditions.
Keeping grain uniformly cold can slow moisture migration, but freezing does not make wet grain safe to store. Freezing tough or damp canola should be considered only as a short-term measure.
Check stored grain at least every two weeks. Check more often when outside temperatures change sharply or when temperature readings start to climb.
