Protecting the Quality, Volume and Value of Stored Grain

Stored grain insects are not just a nuisance. Left unchecked, they can seriously damage the quality, volume and value of stored grain. For growers, elevators, feed manufacturers, food and beverage processors and other commercial grain handlers, that risk can turn directly into lost revenue, added labor and operational headaches.

It may sound like a harsh reality. But that reality can be rewritten.

With the right approach, insect infestations do not have to be a cost of doing business. Implementing a strong Grain Protection Protocol can help manage stored grain pests before they become a problem.

The Second-Warmest Winter on Record.

What does that mean for your stored grain? NOAA confirmed it: winter 2025-2026 was the 2nd warmest in 131 years. For grain in storage across the US, the cold kill most producers counted on never came. If this winter felt mild where you are, you weren’t imagining it. NOAA confirmed in March 2026 that the…