Best way to sample grain when stored 12ft deep

woody 1

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Arable Farmer
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East
As title suggests, has anyone found an easier way of sampling grain when its stored at these depths as most sampling spears are 2 meters long. I remember someone using a special hoover with about a 1 inch tube that would suck up a sample as you pushed it in. any suggestions ?
 

Steevo

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Location
Gloucestershire
Why do you need to sample full depth?

In a flat floor store, grain at the bottom is usually the same as the grain at the top when it goes in. Unless something changes in store there should be no difference.

Might be different if you’re testing for drying/moisture, or in stores filled by conveyor.
 

woody 1

Member
Arable Farmer
Location
East
Why do you need to sample full depth?

In a flat floor store, grain at the bottom is usually the same as the grain at the top when it goes in. Unless something changes in store there should be no difference.

Might be different if you’re testing for drying/moisture, or in stores filled by conveyor.
when you are drying it.
 

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