FarmSafe Podcast
S3E7 | Grain Bin Safety, Part 3: Stored Grain Management to Minimize Bin Entry
Published February 7, 2024. Hosted by Libby Presnall.
Episode Summary
We continue our grain safety series by exploring how better stored grain management can reduce the need to enter grain bins and lower the risk of entrapment or engulfment. Listeners hear perspectives from farmers during a panel discussion connected to the film SILO, where speakers discuss the importance of planning ahead, maintaining open communication, and having backup plans when grain does not flow properly. Their message is clear: slowing down, thinking through problems, and prioritizing safety over speed can prevent dangerous decisions. Iowa State Extension field agricultural engineer Kristina TeBockhorst returns to explain practical grain management strategies in greater detail.
Episode Resources
Core Each Grain Bin This Fall, Kristina TeBockhorst, ISU
Winter Stored Grain Management, Kristina TeBockhorst, ISU
Cooling Grain Impacts on Grain Quality and Shelf-Life (Maximum Allowable Storage Life of Grain), Charles Hurburgh, ISU
