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How Not to Handcuff Yourself when Planning On-Farm Grain Storage
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How Not to Handcuff Yourself when Planning On-Farm Grain Storage

There are many reasons farm operations might want to expand grain storage and drying systems — harvest schedules, marketing flexibility, drying costs. Whatever your reasons, make sure you plan ahead to give yourself future options and flexibility. We asked Bill Winchell, District Manager at Brock Grain Systems about the things to consider when planning for expansion.

Guy Cables vs. Leg Towers
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Guy Cables vs. Leg Towers

Farmers and commercial grain system operators have two options for supporting bucket elevators and other handling equipment. They can choose diagonal guy cables that anchor to the ground in multiple locations, or they can choose a solid tower structure mounted on a single concrete foundation. Jason Hoffman, Product Manager of Structures for Brock Grain Systems reviews the pros and cons of these two support systems.

4 Reasons to Switch to a Tube Conveyor
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4 Reasons to Switch to a Tube Conveyor

Learn the key reasons that now might be a good time to buy a tube conveyor in this 10-Minute TIP video — you’ll learn about meeting grain handling capacities, maximum free span distances, and accommodating steep inclines.

Are You Overdrying Your Grain?
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Are You Overdrying Your Grain?

Find out if you’re overdrying your grain or spending more on commercial drying than you have to in this 10-Minute TIP video — you’ll learn about smart opportunities to manage input costs and improve efficiency when drying grain.

5 Key Points for a Strong Bin Foundation
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5 Key Points for a Strong Bin Foundation

Build a strong bin foundation with the advice in this 10-Minute TIP video — you’ll learn how to follow a plan, resolve soil issues, keep your concrete level, use proper anchoring, and build support for fans and stiffeners.

10-Minute Farm Business TIPS
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10-Minute Farm Business TIPS

Get grain storage, handling and drying tips from the experts at Brock. In 10 minutes or less, Brock engineers and product experts present valuable information about topics that are important to your grain system and your farm business.

Use Your Senses to Keep Your Bucket Elevator Operating
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Use Your Senses to Keep Your Bucket Elevator Operating

Let your eyes, ears and nose tell you if your bucket elevator is ready for uninterrupted operation this harvest. Tyler Ginder, Product Manager of Handling Systems at Brock Grain Systems, provides tips on how you can use visual cues, keen listening, and even smells to make sure your bucket elevator doesn’t let you down during your busiest and most crucial work times.

4 Sure Signs It’s Time For a Tube Conveyor
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4 Sure Signs It’s Time For a Tube Conveyor

Your grain storage and handling system may be telling you that it’s time to consider a new way to move grain. The question is, should I upgrade now to a tube conveyor? The answer is often, “yes,” according to Tyler Ginder, Product Manager of Handling Systems for Brock Grain Systems.