How long can grain be stored?
Successfully storing grain for long periods requires careful planning and precise control. The duration for which grain can be stored depends on several key factors: moisture content, temperature, and overall storage conditions.
Why Grain Storage Conditions Matter
Properly dried grain, stored at optimal moisture levels (around 13–14% for most grains) and in well-ventilated, cool conditions, can be stored safely for a year or more. However, when grain has higher moisture content or is kept in poor conditions (e.g., high temperature, poor aeration), its storage life is greatly reduced due to the risk of:
Mold and fungal growth
Insect infestations
Heat and moisture buildup (hot spots)
Extending Grain Storage Life Through Monitoring and Aeration
Grain is a living, breathing product that continues to respire even after harvest.
To extend the life of your stored grain, grain monitoring systems and intelligent aeration control are essential. AgroLog provides innovative solutions that deliver the real-time data and automated control necessary to protect your grain and ensure optimal storage conditions within silos and other grain storage facilities.
Managing Storage with Confidence With AgroLog Manager
To make the most of monitoring technology, it is important to have a clear and organized way to view and act on the data. AgroLog Manager provides exactly that: a centralized software platform that brings together real-time information from all connected sensors, including grain level, temperature, moisture, and carbon dioxide.
With its easy-to-use interface, operators can monitor storage conditions across multiple bins or sites, receive alerts when thresholds are exceeded, and review historical trends to support informed decisions.
By turning sensor data into practical insights, AgroLog Manager helps ensure long-term grain quality and peace of mind throughout the storage season.
