Transporting grain is an age-old problem. When you grow it in bulk, as most grain centers do, you must find a way to both harvest the grain efficiently and store it indefinitely. In other words, you must move it from the field to the grain bin without losing any product or damaging its quality. Over the past few generations, farmers have come up with ingenious methods. Here are a few of the most economical approaches. 

How to Transport Your Grain Efficiently

1. Track Everything

Nowadays, there are a few nifty gadgets available that will track weight, moisture level, and other critical factors from the moment you load everything into a truck or cart until it reaches the grain bins. For less than $1,000, you can buy a harvest tracking device—and download a convenient digital app—that will prevent you from overloading your transport system ever again. 

2. Go Big

Using a larger grain wagon means making fewer trips between the fields and your storage facility, thereby streamlining the entire process. Why not ditch the standard grain cart for a wagon that can hold 755 bushels? With steeper side slopes and wider unloading doors, these innovative gravity wagons are incredibly easy to operate. 

3. Unload With Care

Grain demands gentle handling at every stage of the transport process, including unloading. Exercising care when harvesting and transporting will be useless if you unload it haphazardly into a grain bin. If the job has already taken longer than anticipated, though, it’s only natural to get sloppy in the last stage. For this reason, invest in a foolproof grain unloader that promises gentle handling with a convenient and accessible dump platform. 

If you want to expand your operations with grain bins, drying sheds, and other storage equipment, turn to Merritt Mechanical-Fabrication. Based in Cairo, GA, this agricultural design and construction firm is proud to serve clients throughout the southeastern United States. A family-owned business, they have been providing practical solutions for this nation’s hardest-working individuals for more than 50 years. To discuss your grain bin needs, fill out the form on their website or call (229) 377-5586.