Grain Monitoring

Bin Quality Review
Summary: This guide walks through the quality assurancesampling process at Adirondack Hay and Grains. This is designed to provide clients with quality grains.

Procedure:

While in the Bin observe the condition of the grain and complete the following questions.
Tester
Grain Type
Bin Location
Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Outside Temperature
Outside Humidity
Grain Temperature
Estimate How many tons are in the bin
Describe Remaining Grain (auger at 2:00)
Moisture Test

Corn: 8%-15%Wheat: 8%-13%Soybeans: 10%-13%Sunflowers:8%-10%Barley 11%-13%Outside of approved ranges
Moisture %
Visual Inspection

SpoilageDiscoloredNo issuesOther
Describe Other
Smell Inspection

Off OdorsNo issuesOther
Material Other than Grain? (foreign material)

NoYes 1-5%Yes 6-10%Yes 11-25%Yes More than 26%
If Yes, Describe Foreign Material present
Insects Visible?

YesNo
Presence of Insects and Pests

Indian Meal Moth - MothIndian Meal Moth - WormFlysMouseRatBirdsOther
Describe any other not listed
Condensation Present

Yes - RoofYes - WallsNo
Surface of Grain

CrustingStickyWetNormalFrozen
Check Traps

YesNoNot Applicable
Diatomaceous Earth Added

Yes - Through fan when emptyYes - added to top of grainNo
Proper Signage

YesNo
Notes
Math Challenge
Should be Empty:

Bin Quality Review