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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When grain is loaded into a bin from the center, it typically forms a peak rather than settling into a flat, even surface. Although this is a normal result of the filling process, the shape of the grain mass can influence how effectively air moves through the bin during storage.
This can make some areas harder to aerate than others, potentially leading to uneven temperatures and moisture conditions within the grain mass. Understanding the challenges created by a peaked surface can help farmers manage aeration more effectively and maintain better storage conditions.
As grain enters through the top center of the bin, it piles up beneath the opening and spreads outward, creating a cone-shaped surface. Unless the grain is leveled or redistributed, this peak remains after filling.
The steepness and shape of the peak depend on several factors, including grain type, moisture content, kernel size and shape, and the amount of fines or broken kernels present.
Grain distribution within the bin can affect how air moves through the grain mass and how effectively the aeration system operates.
A peaked grain surface creates uneven resistance to airflow across the bin. Grain is deepest at the center of the peak, so air moving upward through this area must travel through more grain before reaching the surface. The greater the grain depth, the greater the resistance to airflow.
The filling process can make this resistance even greater. As grain flows into the bin, larger kernels tend to roll toward the outside, while fines, broken kernels, and other small particles tend to concentrate near the center. These smaller particles reduce the open space between kernels, creating a denser core that air has a harder time moving through.
Peaked grain can reduce the effectiveness of the aeration system. Because air naturally follows the path of least resistance, more airflow tends to pass through the shallower, less dense grain toward the outside of the bin.
As a result, the outer grain can cool more quickly while the center remains warm. Grain bin aeration fans may need to operate longer to bring the entire grain mass to the desired temperature, increasing energy use and operating costs.
Uneven airflow can affect stored grain in several ways:
Reducing the effects of peaked grain begins with managing the grain surface and fines that develop during filling. The following practices can improve airflow through the grain mass.
Withdrawing grain from the center of the bin after filling provides two benefits: It removes fines and broken kernels that tend to accumulate there while also lowering the height of the center peak. This practice, known as coring, helps reduce both grain depth and airflow resistance at the center of the bin.
Leveling the grain creates a more consistent grain depth from the center of the bin to the outer edges. This helps air move more evenly through the grain and can improve the consistency of cooling or drying. Leveling does not, however, remove fines; it can simply spread concentrated fines over a wider area.
Bin monitoring helps you see what’s happening inside the grain and identify areas that may not be receiving enough airflow.
Monitoring can help you track:
This is especially useful in a peaked bin, where differences in grain depth can create uneven airflow resistance and grain conditions.
Modern bin monitoring solutions like Adaptive Agriculture’s V2 Bindapt+ 2.0 provide a more complete view by bringing bin data together in one dashboard, with alerts to keep you informed when conditions change.
Peaked grain can make it harder for air to move evenly through the bin. Greater grain depth and concentrated fines near the center can restrict airflow, leaving some areas warmer or wetter than others. Fortunately, these challenges can be managed with the right practices.
Coring or leveling the grain can improve airflow, but ongoing monitoring is still important. For grain monitoring and conditioning solutions that provide greater visibility into your bins, contact us to learn more.
A peak is common after filling, but leaving grain unevenly distributed can affect airflow and create differences in grain depth. Leveling or coring can help reduce these differences.
Yes. Removing the center core lowers the peak and removes some of the fines that collect near the center during filling.
Differences in temperature or moisture readings across the bin can indicate uneven aeration. Warmer areas or localized changes can also signal that a portion of the grain needs closer attention.
It can. Greater airflow resistance through the deeper center can affect fan performance and may require longer operating periods to condition the grain effectively.
If the grain is being cored, leveling is generally done after coring. Once the center core has been removed, the remaining grain can be leveled to create a more uniform grain depth and promote more even airflow during storage.
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