What is a Grain Dryer?
A grain dryer, as its name would suggest, is a machine manufactured simply to dry grain. In the United States, this is commonly used for two main crops: corn and soybeans. The grain dryer is an expensive piece of equipment and not one many farmers have. Rather, they may use the services of a farming cooperative or rent one in some situations. Most farmers try to avoid having to use a grain dryer, or at least try to use it very little, whenever possible. This is because of the added expense the additional step will involve. This is why farmers will leave the crops out in the field as long as they possibly dare in the fall. The dead plants will naturally dry out the corn and beans. However, harvest must be done before the plants start dropping the valuable crop. However, a grain dryer can also be a valuable tool for large-scale farming operations. This is because it allows for earlier harvesting of at least some of the crop. Without advancements in grain dryer technology, that prolonged
