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Post-Harvest Handling of Crops

This project by the late Bill Wilcke and professor emeritus, Vance Morey, still has an impact on Midwestern farmers today.

Useful links

Software - FANS: Fan Selection for Grain Bins
Web-based version of FANS (new as of Nov. 2013)

Publications and Textbooks for Agriculture, Farming, and Rural Living from MidWest Plan Services

  • Energy Costs for Corn Drying and Cooling
  • Managing Stored Grain with Aeration
  • Natural-Air Corn Drying in the Upper Midwest
  • Selecting Fans, Determining Airflow for Crop Drying, Cooling, Storage
  • Wheat and Barley Storage

Find more helpful resources developed by extension educators and extension professors on crop production. 

Handouts

  • Converting Tower Silos for Dry Grain Storage
  • On-Farm Grain Storage Costs: Consider all the Factors
  • Using Flat Buildings for Dry Grain Storage
  • Segregating Genetically Modified Crops
  • Identity Preservation of Grain Crops
  • Planning Grain Drying, Handling, and Storage Facilities
  • P102-2004-09 Energy Costs for Corn Drying and Cooling
  • P101-2004-08 Drying, Handling, and Storing Wet, Immature, and Frost-Damaged Corn
  • Costs for Overdrying Soybeans and Other Crops
  • Forced-Air Produce Cooler

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Dept. of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering
612-625-5200
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BBE North (Kaufert Laboratory)
2004 Folwell Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55108

BBE South (Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Building)
1390 Eckles Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55108

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  • About
    • Department Overview
    • Access, Belonging and Community
    • News & Events
      • News
      • Events
      • BioBriEf Newsletter
    • Contact Us
  • People
    • Faculty
    • Emeriti Faculty
    • Graduate Students
    • Staff
    • Advisory Council
  • Future Students
    • Why BBE @ UMN?
    • Why SSM @ UMN?
    • Explore our two majors
  • Undergraduate
    • Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering Major
    • Sustainable Systems Management Major
    • Minors
    • Integrated Degree Program (4+1)
    • Current Students
      • Courses and Electives
      • Academic Advising
      • Student Groups
      • Research Opportunities
      • Makerspace
    • Scholarships
    • Careers & Job Boards
      • BBE Job Board
      • SSM Job Board
      • Careers Resources
  • Graduate
    • Graduate Overview
    • Integrated Degree Program (4+1)
    • Apply
      • Admission Requirements
      • Application Instructions
    • Funding Opportunities
  • Research
  • Outreach
  • Get Involved
    • Alumni & Community
    • Distinguished Alumni Award
    • Mentor Programs
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