Just because BROCK® Commercial Tower Dryers have “commercial” in their name, doesn’t mean they don’t have a solid place on the farm. Grant Knobloch, Product Manager for Conditioning Systems at Brock Grain Systems, explains some of the key reasons farm operations are upgrading to these high-capacity, high-efficiency dryers.
Have you ever really thought about your chain conveyors and how they work? Tyler Ginder, Product Manager of Handling Systems at Brock Grain Systems, talks about the ins and outs of this integral grain handling equipment. You’ll learn everything you need to know (and even some things you don’t) about the construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of drag conveyors.
When Scott and Chris Dauk of Dauk Farms needed more drying capacity for their expanding operation, they added a new Brock wet bin and VECTOR™ Mixed Flow Dryer. They recently gave us a tour of their new grain system with a great view of Madison Lake, Minnesota.
On-farm grain storage systems have many benefits for farmers. From saving money on storage costs and drying to having easier, around-the-clock access to grain, on-farm storage allows farmers more flexibility and control when it comes to selling after harvest.
Today’s grain dryers do some heavy lifting. They dry thousands of bushels of grain reliably and efficiently. And in some cases, they must work 24 hours a day to keep up with drying demand. None of this could happen without the brains behind the dryer control system. Learn more how INTUI-DRY® Control from Brock gets the job done.
The Farm Progress Show, Husker Harvest Days, and Farm Science Review were the places to see the latest innovations for grain storage, handling and drying. Attendees got an up-close look at the new VECTOR™ ENERGY MISER® Mixed Flow Dryer from Brock and many other advancements.
Chet Larson represents the fifth generation at Larson Farms, which has been in operation since 1918. Like many farms, the Larson’s grain storage bin system has grown with the expansion of their farming operation. They have several Brock grain bins and multiple pieces of Brock handling equipment, including two GrainDrive™ T1000 Tube Conveyors.
Make sure your grain dryers are ready for uninterrupted service this harvest season. Follow this checklist of maintenance items recommended by Brock Grain Systems. Just a few easy steps now will keep your Brock dryers operating at peak performance and efficiency when you need them the most.
Build a better mousetrap, and the world will beat a path to your door is a metaphor for using innovation to improve something that already exists. Brock thoroughly embraced that idea with their redesigned 1500 Series Power Sweep Incline Powerhead to move grain with more efficiency and durability. The improvements speak for themselves.
On the welcome sign outside of town, Swayzee claims to be “the only Swayzee in the world.” Carey Farms, located nearby, can make a similar claim about their unique grain operation. Learn more about what makes their Brock grain system stand out and how it’s built for future growth and expansion.