Grain Management
Our grain management systems help you protect your stored crop yields around the clock by monitoring bin storage conditions 24/7; delivering updated information directly to your computer, tablet, or smartphone every hour. Whether you are at the farm, in the office, or on the go, you can access important bin storage data anytime and from anywhere.
Created for both farmers and commercial facilities, the systems can be installed as a new solution or integrated with many existing grain management systems using current cabling. With live monitoring and easy-to-use controls, you can quickly identify changing conditions inside your storage bins and act before ‘minor’ issues turn into high-cost ‘major’ problems.
By helping maintain proper bin storage conditions, the grain management systems reduce shrinkage, spoilage, and unnecessary energy use while preserving quality and value. This allows you to store your yield longer with confidence, giving you the flexibility to sell when market conditions are most favorable and maximize your return on investment.
Most platforms work with any internet-connected device and feature a simple dashboard with easy-to-read graphs and reports. Historical data is securely stored and backed up online, software updates are automatically installed, and remote troubleshooting capabilities help keep your system running smoothly.
Losses can happen quickly when storage conditions are not properly managed. Our grain management solutions provide a cost-effective way to protect your investment, improve efficiency, reduce expenses, and maintain quality from harvest all the way to market.
Grain Bin Monitoring System
A grain bin monitoring system helps you stay ahead of problems before they turn into expensive losses. Our bin monitoring and alarm system helps you track grain quality, supplying real-time visibility into what is happening in each bin.
The monitoring system tracks key storage conditions, such as temperature and moisture. If conditions change and could result in spoilage, the management software sends an alert so you can take action early. Alerts can be sent in a way that works best for you, including on-screen notifications, audible or visual alarms, text messages, or email.
You can also keep an eye on inventory levels across every bin. The management software shows how much grain is in each bin, making it easier to manage inventory at one location or across multiple sites. With a simple and intuitive user interface, you can quickly view bins, check storage conditions, track inventory, and manage quality without digging through complicated data.
Grain Bin Fan Control and Conditioning
Take control of your bin storage with automated grain bin fan control management that helps protect quality, reduce spoilage, and increase profitability. Our grain management systems give you the ability to monitor storage status and remotely control fans from your computer, tablet, or smartphone, allowing you to manage your inventory from virtually anywhere.
The system continuously tracks temperature, moisture levels, weather conditions, and air quality data to determine the best times to run fans and heaters. By automatically operating equipment only when conditions are ideal, the management system will help maintain target moisture levels, improve inventory quality, and significantly reduce unnecessary energy use.
Whether you choose automated operation or manual control, our management systems help you make smarter decisions about grain conditioning. Proper aeration and drying are essential for extending storage life, limiting spoilage, and preserving inventory value. By determining the right air conditions for drying or rehydration, the management software helps minimize shrinkage while it retains the quality needed to maximize market value.
Optional supplemental heat can further improve drying efficiency by lowering Equilibrium Moisture Content (EMC), helping you reach moisture targets faster while cutting overall energy costs. The result is more consistent quality, improved storage performance, and greater confidence throughout the storage season.
Even small improvements in moisture management can have a major impact on profitability. A more accurate drying process can help preserve grain weight, reduce losses, and increase the final selling value of your crop. By improving storage conditions and reducing operating costs, the system helps maximize your return on investment year after year.
From harvest to market, our automated grain bin fan control and conditioning technology give you the tools to protect every bushel and maintain quality.
Grain Management System Pricing
Affordable Grain Management Systems That Pay for Themselves
Protecting your inventory does not have to be expensive. Our grain management systems are the most cost-effective tools available to reduce shrinkage, improve quality, and increase profitability.
Upon the purchase of one of our management systems, your first year of grain management services comes at no additional cost, allowing you to start seeing the benefits right away.
After the first year, service costs can be as low as $0.0115 per bushel. Pricing is based on the maximum storage capacity of each bin, not the amount of grain stored, making costs predictable and easy to budget throughout the year.
Take advantage of our 5% farmer referral discount program. Let your neighbors know, and you can have your system paid for through referrals.
The value of a grain management system becomes clear when you consider the cost of potential loss without one. Factors like crop type, moisture levels, weather conditions, and aeration practices affect storage performance, but API Grain Management’s extensive industry experience shows that losses of 2% or more can occur when inventory is not properly monitored and managed. In many cases, avoiding just one year of those losses can offset the entire cost of installing the system.
Beyond protecting the quality of your inventory, the management systems can also deliver considerable energy savings. Automated fan control ensures fans operate only when conditions are ideal, decreasing unnecessary runtime and lowering electrical costs. Many operators see energy savings of up to 80%, generating ongoing monthly savings while improving bin storage conditions.
Even small improvements can have a major financial impact. For example, increasing moisture control accuracy by just 1% through better drying and reduced shrinkage can greatly increase the value of stored crops. On 200,000 bushels valued at $7.50 per bushel, that improvement could add up to $15,000 in additional value.
By reducing losses, lowering energy costs, and helping maintain quality, our grain management systems deliver value season after season. It is a simple investment that delivers peace of mind while helping you get the most from every bushel you store.