Moisture testing is of critical importance in the harvest, storage and trading of grain. Inaccurate moisture readings can lead to spoilage if the grain is too wet for storage. Grain that is sold too wet can also lead to moisture shrinkage as well as extra cost for drying. All of this can lead to decreased profitability. If […]
When you want the very best in sampler probes go to AgPoint Precision. We carry everything you’ll need to get those precious samples right the first time. Seedburo makes the best probes on the market, that’s why we carry them. Grain probes are used by all grain inspectors and U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. If you want […]
Cutting and baling hay for storage or sale is a messy, rough, and time consuming process. At the mercy of Mother Nature we are sometimes pressured into putting hay up a little moister than usual, but beware, there are many dangers associated with overly damp hay and forage. The storage of wet hay is the […]
You have put in the monumental effort to grow your grain through the season, and after harvest you want to ensure your product is free of foreign material, molds, animals and insects. Grading your grain is an important step to getting your grain sold, putting money in your pocket and food on others’ table. Grain […]
Springtime is a wonderful yet busy time of year. Sometimes in our rush to get the spring planting in the ground it can be easy to overlook the small things, and these small things can make all the difference in the quality of our crops. Sure there are a lot items on your to-do list […]
When it comes to moisture and grain, you have to find the right balance. You don’t want it to have too much, and you don’t want it to have too little. You want it to have just the right amount, and a portable moisture tester is perfect for helping you do that. But just using a tester […]
Correct sampling is not only an integral step in the inspection process, but doing it right is essential to the accuracy of the quality grade measurement. It’s important, therefore, to ensure that the sample really is representative of the whole lot. With this in mind, there are a few simple principles to utilize when obtaining […]
The first essential step in obtaining a representative sample.
Nothing is more important than moisture…
