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Temporary Storage – Is Your System Ready?

Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/tex...) Temporary Storage – Is Your System Ready? Temporary storage plays a critical role in grain operations—but it comes with unique challenges, risks, and costs that must be carefully managed. In this episode, 40-year industry veteran Bob Marlow shares hard-earned lessons, success strategies, technologies improving temporary storage, and a practical framework for evaluating whether this year's plan is truly ready. From grain quality protection and site design to cost tracking and operational safety, Bob provides real-world examples every grain facility can learn from—plus one cautionary tale you won’t forget. What You’ll Learn in This Episode • When and why facilities rely on temporary storage—and how to distinguish emergency vs. true temporary storage • The biggest advantages vs. drawbacks compared to permanent storage • Essential steps to ensure your temporary storage system is ready before harvest • How pad design, tarps, aeration, and fan management impact safety and grain quality • Why grain quality issues escalate faster in piles and how to prevent loss • The most commonly overlooked or “hidden” costs—and how to track them • New tech and evolving best practices (CO₂ monitoring, wind-based fan control, improved tarps, cover-on-first systems) • A practical readiness checklist based on Purdue’s SLAM method (Sanitize, Level, Aerate, Monitor) Key Takeaways • Temporary storage is not “cheap storage.” It has recurring costs and higher risk that demand intentional planning. • Grain quality is the make-or-break factor. Moisture, temperature swings, and tarp failures can quickly turn #1 grain into sample grade. • Don’t “set it and forget it.” Fan mismanagement can cause re-wetting, heating, mold, and insects. • Track true costs annually. Labor, tarps, repairs, pest control, fuel/electricity, and reclaim losses add up. • Technology is changing the game. CO₂ monitoring, wind-based fan controls, and cover-on-first designs are improving outcomes. Bob’s Readiness Checklist (SLAM Method) Before harvest, confirm: S – Sanitize: Clean pad, remove old grain, treat for pests L – Load Level/Core: Build and core the pile properly A – Aerate: Have a plan to cool grain and manage fans correctly M – Monitor/Maintain: Monitor CO₂, temp, tarp condition, equipment & safety Red Flags That Require Immediate Action • Off-odors around fans (sour, musty, fermented) • CO₂ or temperature spikes • Tarp loosening or wind-flapping • Water pooling around the pad or under tarps • Crusting or heating at surface or sidewalls   Grain Elevator and Processing Society champions, connects and serves the global grain industry and its members. Be sure to visit GEAPS’ website (https://www.geaps.com/) to learn how you can grow your network, support your personal professional development, and advance your career. Thank you for listening to another episode of GEAPS’ Whole Grain podcast.