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Top Tips for Managing Winter-Stored Grain
Winter storage brings a unique set of challenges — cold snaps, temperature swings, and the temptation to “set it and forget it.” Smart grain management now prevents headaches (and losses) in spring. Below are practical, field-tested tips to help you protect your crop, your equipment, and your bottom line. Inspect bins and
How The Equity Turned a Crisis into a Commitment to Community
For more than a century, The Equity has served farmers across southeastern Illinois with one clear focus: doing what’s right for their owners and the communities they serve. Founded in 1919, The Equity now supports producers across 23 counties through a full suite of services including agronomy, grain, feed and
Don’t Slack in Winter: Grain Safety Is a Year-Round Job
Winter brings a lot to the farm — snow, shorter days, and the relief of having harvest behind you. That can make it tempting to relax grain safety routines. Don’t. Cold weather brings its own set of hazards for grain storage and grain management, and the consequences of letting standards slide can be catastrophic. At
On-hand Replacement Parts are Essential for Grain Management
When your harvest window is tight and every hour counts, the last thing you want is to be sidelined by a small, fixable failure. For farms and businesses that rely on grain moving equipment, keeping a stock of critical replacement parts and repair supplies on hand isn’t just convenient — it’s a practical investment
Storing Grain? Safely Maintain Grain Management Equipment
Storing grain safely starts long before the bins are filled — it begins with consistent, thorough maintenance of your grain management equipment. Proper upkeep reduces spoilage, prevents costly breakdowns, and protects workers. Below is a clear, actionable guide to keeping your equipment — from augers to grain dryer systems —
A Checklist and Guide for Grain System Automation Readiness
Automation in grain handling isn’t just a nice-to-have — it’s a way to make operations safer, more reliable, and more profitable. At Valley View Agri-Systems we help farms and commercial facilities modernize their grain systems so they run smarter with less hands-on time. Below is a clear, practical look at what “automation readiness” really means and