Wet Harvest Preparation Can Make All the Difference

With above-average moisture across many growing regions, farmers may face a harvest where drying capacity, aeration performance and grain management are every bit as important as combine capacity. In a recent sponsored article featured by The Western Producer, AGI experts shared how proactive preparation can help growers manage wetter grain, reduce harvest bottlenecks and protect grain quality throughout storage.

"A lot of people are used to how previous harvests have gone," said Lee Goldhorn, AGI Manager of Customer Service and Technical Support. "This year you may not get the same capacity you've seen in other years. We always advise that growers size their plans for the exceptional year, not the average one." Goldhorn emphasized the importance of identifying bottlenecks before harvest begins, whether they involve drying capacity, storage limitations or grain handling inefficiencies. He also noted that higher-moisture grain can significantly slow dryer throughput and shorten storage timelines if operations are not prepared.

The article also features insights from Warren Shymko, AGI Territory Sales Manager, who explained that while strong moisture conditions can support crop development, challenges arise when grain is harvested tough, damp or warm. Once grain enters storage, moisture content and temperature become critical factors in determining safe storage periods. Chris Chartier, AGI Inside Sales Manager, added that every farm should have at least one bin capable of natural-air drying and stressed the importance of understanding airflow performance when planning grain storage. Together, the AGI experts encourage growers to evaluate drying, aeration and storage capabilities now to help preserve grain quality, protect crop value and maintain harvest efficiency throughout a potentially challenging season.

Featured In:The Western Producer |"Wet Harvest? Prepare the Farmyard Now to Protect Grain Quality Later" (August 2026).