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A “catastrophic” grain bin failure in La Grange, Mo., on Monday morning lead to road closures as thousands of bushels of grain spilled from the structure.

On March 5, Ag Growth International (AGI) announced it is expanding its technology platform with the acquisition of IntelliFarms LLC.

Many of the 2018 incidents were relatively minor and that the higher number of incidents could likely be tied to an increase in grain production and handling.

Z-Series Bins offer a revolutionary bin cleanout system, utilizing large liners that alternately inflate and deflate to gently remove residual grain after a bin is emptied.

The GSI ROI tool provides a side-by-side analysis comparing the financial returns for different storage types.

“All through the Midwest it’s been a drying season... It’s been a tight supply all the way across the board.”

The 2596 Brent Avalanche grain cart boasts a 2,500 bu. capacity and up to 1,000 bu. per minute unloading speed.

Additionally, PERC has developed tools for farmers and propane retailers to ease any distribution snags.

“John has stellar experience in agriculture and manufacturing, and will be a valuable addition to our team,” said Steve Sukup, President and CEO.

Have you tried calling your local grain bin dealer over the past few months and gotten a busy tone? Grain bin manufacturers say demand is through the roof, driven by a variety of factors.