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Economic grain storage period #930466

Asked May 03, 2026, 7:51 PM EDT

What length of time, following harvest, would be considered a reasonable (prudent) period to hold grain in commercial storage? 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, 3 years?

Tazewell County Illinois

Expert Response

Hi Rick.  Here is some information from the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Ag Decision Maker.  I hope this helps answer your questions.
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/crops/html/a2-33.html

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