Our IoT products are a plug-and-play solution for your grain bin. All devices read in-bin grain cables for grain temperature and moisture monitoring.
Different devices are used for In-Bin Drying & Hydrating and are able to automate the fan and heater with our modular control boxes.
Managing your grain is essential to running a profitable operation. Whether you are tracking, storing, monitoring or conditioning we have build a platform for all your grain management needs!
Adaptive Agriculture has been providing the Bindapt+ In-Bin Drying system since the foundation of the organization. Through customer feedback and R&D we have continued to develop valuable tools to assist farmers with their In-Bin Drying applications.
Manage your farm with your TEAM in a simple intuitively designed application from your Mobile or Desktop.
Manage all grain bin inventories (Grain, Fertilizer, Other). Monitor all available cables and set alerts to text or email
Fly between fields and track crop plans, field activities, and get virtual weather!
Track notes on all Bins, Fields, and Tasks to keep everyone updates with the latest accurate information
Geolocation allows you to pin-point areas of interest/concern in the field and place scouting markers for the future
Collaborate with you farm team, add additional users to you farm and keep everyone on the same page.
Additional features and integrations are constantly being worked on and evaluated. Each year there are always significant improvements to the platform.
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Proper moisture management is essential for protecting grain quality during storage. If grain is stored at moisture levels that are too high, it becomes harder to manage and faces a greater risk of spoilage and other quality issues. Setting an appropriate moisture target before storage provides a clear benchmark for preparing grain for safe storage.
Recommended moisture targets vary by crop and how long you plan to store it. This guide outlines commonly used moisture levels for major grain and oilseed crops, along with key considerations for maintaining suitable conditions throughout storage.
Several factors influence the moisture level considered suitable for safe grain storage:
The grain storage moisture chart below lists commonly recommended maximum moisture levels for clean, good-quality grain in aerated storage.
Crop | Up to 6 months (winter) | 6 to 12 months (into summer) | Over 1 year |
Corn and grain sorghum | 15% | 13% | 13% |
Soybeans | 13% | 12% | 11% |
Wheat and barley | 14% | 13% | 12% |
Oil sunflower | 10% | 8% | 8% |
Canola | 9% | 8% | 8% |
These figures reflect commonly cited grain storage recommendations published by Purdue Extension in September 2025. Actual storage conditions also matter, particularly grain temperature and condition. Buyers and contracts may specify their own moisture limits, so confirm those requirements before binning.
Storing grain too wet or too dry can affect its quality and value:
If grain enters storage too wet, an appropriate in-bin drying system can help bring it down to the recommended moisture level. For more information, see our guides on moisture migration in stored corn and spoilage at the top center of a bin.
The goal is to reach an appropriate moisture target for the crop and intended storage period without drying the grain more than necessary.
Regular monitoring confirms that grain stays within its target moisture level throughout storage. Useful methods for monitoring stored grain include:
A monitoring device, such as Bindapt+ 2.0, can connect to in-bin grain cables and compatible sensors to monitor grain temperature, moisture, and other bin conditions.
A grain management platform such as Visual Farm can then give you one place to view conditions across all your bins and receive text, email, or in-app alerts when something needs attention.
Choosing an appropriate moisture target is an important first step, but maintaining grain quality requires ongoing attention. Conditions inside a bin can change throughout the storage season as temperature, humidity, airflow, and grain condition shift. Regular checks and continuous monitoring can help identify changes early and support timely action.
Adaptive Agriculture provides monitoring and automation solutions that work with existing bin cables, helping growers track moisture and temperature conditions and receive alerts when attention is needed. Contact us to learn more.
Safe moisture levels depend on the crop and how long the grain will be stored. Longer storage periods and warmer conditions require lower moisture levels.
Corn stored through winter should be kept at or below 15% moisture. For storage into summer or longer, the recommended target drops to 13%.
For wheat and barley, recommended moisture levels decrease with storage duration: 14% through winter, 13% into summer, and 12% for storage beyond one year.
Yes. Grain can gain or lose moisture during storage as it interacts with the surrounding air. Changes in temperature, humidity, and aeration can affect grain moisture over time, so moisture levels should be monitored throughout storage.
Check grain moisture when the seasons change, such as from fall to winter and from spring to summer, and more frequently when bin temperatures fluctuate.
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