Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Similar Challenges

Grain Storage Solutions Are
'In The Bag'

Charley Knabb

Similar Challenges

Though Bibb dealt with minor issues in unloading his 2008 crop bags concerning leakage and moisture, he recognizes the potential to cause greater damage.

"All the same problems you have with a module are similar here," he says. "You've got to be wise about using them."

Of any losses sustained during his first year with bags, Bibb says, "I lose as much in my grain bins each year as I did with bags. It's a good thing and I'd do it again."

Regardless of cotton's future, grain bagging systems are gaining in popularity. According to the Harrells, business should improve in 2009.

While some farmers will build more bins to handler larger amounts of grain, others will find their answers "in the bag."

source : cottonfarming




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