Chief Agri has served the agricultural community since 1961 and produces a full line of storage systems for grain and commodity crops that meet the needs of small farmers and commercial growers alike.
After two decades of steady grain storage capacity growth that matched production increases, on-farm and off-farm expansion has become stagnant.
For farmers wanting to retain control of their grain and ensure maximum protection from the elements, constructing a long-term storage facility on your farm is essential. Before you connect with your ...
photo credit: Arkansas Farm Bureau, used with permission. From ocean port congestion and labor strikes to low river levels, railway service shortfalls and a nexus of state and federal freight ...
Having more on-farm grain storage can give farmers flexibility in marketing their crops and allow for more efficiency during harvest time. University of Missouri Extension Ag Engineer Jim Crawford ...
During a winter day, the outdoor air may fluctuate by 25 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. This warms the bin and the grain next to the wall during the day ...
A steel grain silo is built to keep grain dry, cool, and stable from harvest to sale or feed-out. When the storage environment drifts, grain quality can drop fast. The same pattern shows up again and ...
The new crop year is underway after months of planting, treating, waiting and praying that the seed planted in the spring will be a bountiful harvest this fall. A crop year in the United States starts ...
A Chief Agri solution for every operation Chief Agri has served the agricultural community since 1961 and produces a full line of storage systems for grain and commodity crops that meet the needs of ...
Learn how temperature swings, solar heat gain and moisture levels affect grain quality and what steps producers can take to manage stored grain.