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Common Types of Grain Bins in Western Canada

Metal Grain Bins There are two common round metal grain bins; smooth-walled or corrugated walled structures. Smooth-walled bins can be assembled on-site using tightly fitted panels or prefabricated off-site and delivered to the storage site. Smooth-walled bins can be hopper bottomed or flat-bottomed. They are

The Smart Way to Clean and Maintain Your Grain Bins

Cleaning and maintaining your grain bins early in the season gives you time to handle unexpected issues before you are in the middle of harvesting and storing your crop bounty. Start with an inspection: Once bins are empty, a visual inspection of the entire structure

The Problem of Storing Wet Grain

In any given crop year, Western producers can be faced with the difficult predicament of a late harvest. Reasons for a late harvest? There are several obvious ones, including: Late seeding dates due to excessive Spring moisture; Cool weather conditions especially in the second half