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Grain storage best practice

October 13, 2026 · 13 min

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Ben White and Chris Warrick from GRDC’s grain storage extension team discuss practical grain storage best practice, including fumigation timing, safe application of chemicals, ventilation and withholding periods, as well as the effective use of diatomaceous earth (DE) for storage hygiene. They share recent research and practical tips to help growers manage insects, reduce resistance risks and improve workplace safety.

Contacts:      

Chris Warrick

Candid Consulting Services

[email protected]


Ben White

BM White

[email protected]


More Information:      

The fumigation process in grain storage video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvHTUD6OFnc


Dust masks and eye protection: Grain storage safety essentials video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJBwDfrDyjk


Diatomaceous Earth (DE) application in sheds and silos video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hwEmbmMoaQ

Fumigation timing for stored grain video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntHJMoDGeAA


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