Grain Storage Temperature and Humidity Checklist

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This Template was installed 4 times.

Pre-Storage Assessment & Planning

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Initial evaluation of grain condition and storage environment to establish baseline and identify potential issues.

Date of Assessment

Grain Type & Variety

Initial Grain Moisture Content (%)

Storage Bin/Silo Number

Storage Type

Pre-Storage Grain Condition Notes (e.g., damage, foreign matter)

Desired Storage Temperature (°C/°F)

Storage Facility Condition

Temperature Monitoring

2 of 7

Regularly checking and recording grain temperature at various locations within the storage facility.

Temperature at Probe 1 (°C/°F)

Temperature at Probe 2 (°C/°F)

Temperature at Probe 3 (°C/°F)

Average Grain Temperature (°C/°F)

Temperature Trend (compared to previous reading)

Date of Temperature Reading

Time of Temperature Reading

Notes on Temperature Readings (e.g., location issues, unusual readings)

Humidity Monitoring

3 of 7

Tracking and analyzing moisture content and humidity levels within the storage environment.

Average Grain Moisture Content (%)

Ambient Humidity (%)

Storage Bin Humidity (%)

Date of Humidity Measurement

Time of Humidity Measurement

Measurement Method Used

Details Regarding Measurement Method (if 'Other')

Moisture Content Status

Ventilation and Aeration

4 of 7

Evaluating and managing ventilation and aeration systems to maintain optimal temperature and humidity.

Airflow Rate (CFM) - Check & Record

Air Temperature (°F) - Intake

Air Temperature (°F) - Exhaust

Relative Humidity (%) - Intake Air

Aeration System Status

Fan Speed Setting

Notes on Ventilation/Aeration Observations

Last Ventilation System Maintenance Date

Pest and Mold Control

5 of 7

Inspecting for and addressing potential pest and mold issues related to temperature and humidity conditions.

Evidence of Pest Activity?

Description of Pest Signs (if any)

Mold Odor Detected?

Temperature at Mold Detection Point (°C/°F)

Humidity at Mold Detection Point (%)

Photos/Evidence of Pest or Mold (Optional)

Corrective Actions Taken (e.g., pesticide application, fumigation)

Date of Corrective Action

Record Keeping & Reporting

6 of 7

Maintaining accurate records of temperature, humidity, and corrective actions taken.

Date of Record

Time of Measurement

Average Grain Temperature (°F/°C)

Average Grain Humidity (%)

Observations & Notes (e.g., signs of moisture, condensation)

Condition of Storage Bin

Supporting Photos/Documents

Initials of Person Recording Data

Equipment Maintenance

7 of 7

Routine maintenance and calibration of temperature and humidity monitoring equipment.

Last Calibration Date (Temperature Sensors)

Last Calibration Date (Humidity Sensors)

Temperature Sensor Accuracy (± °C/°F)

Humidity Sensor Accuracy (± %)

Details of Calibration Procedure Followed

Calibration Standard Used

Notes/Observations during Calibration (e.g., drift, error codes)

Equipment Status After Calibration

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