Feed Ops: Coring Grain Mass Benefits Feed Mills

Written By Younus Sabbir and Dr. Dirk Maier

In a previous article, we documented the feed value of screenings, which are quantified based on weight and may be recovered with a screen-cleaning system. When grain is loaded into a storage bin, screenings accumulate under loading spouts where they can create storage problems by retaining moisture, causing mold growth, increasing mycotoxin potential, attracting insects, and causing aeration inefficiencies.