 Here are some frequently asked questions about our Plastar grain bags that we have received lately from customers who are interested in grain bagging or grain bagging for the first time. What width and length grain bags do you have? Our Plastar grain bags are 9 or 10 feet in width and range anywhere from 200 to 333 feet in length, depending on availability. What thickness are the bags? We offer plastar premium grain bags that are 9.3 mil in thickness . Our plastar grain bags have been tested by the state of Missouri. Do you have trouble with pests? No. We recommend not bagging grain where there is already a known pest problem. Placing ammonium nitrate down before bagging is a safeguard tool, never use sulfur. Unless there is a major grain spill or you have punctured a hole in your grain bag, pests will not be able to smell the grain from outside the grain bag. What happens if I tear a hole in a bag? We offer grain bag tape, as well as many dealerships, to patch a hole if one occurs, which is rare. How many bushels will a bag hold? 9ft Plastar grain bags will hold approx..40 bushels per foot, 10ft plastar grain bags will hold approx. 50 bushels per foot. So for example, if you have a 10x250ft bag, you can estimate 250x50=12,500 bushels stored in one bag. How much do bags cost? Our Plastar grain bags cost roughly 0.7 cents a bushel.   Are the bags reusable? The plastar grain bags are one time use. Are the bags recyclable? Yes. See our previous post on recycling options http://www.showmeshortlineblog.com/blog/recycling-ag-plastics What moisture can I store my grain at in grain bags? See chart above. How long can I store my grain in grain bags? Plastar grain bags are designed to store grain up to 24 months. What happens to my grain inside the grain bags? Not much. Aerobic bacteria use up what free oxygen is available inside the grain bag, they expel carbon dioxide which increases CO2 and decreases the risk for deterioration and it also controls mold and insects. There is no decrease in the grade of your grain inside the grain bag and it will remain like it was when you put it in.  Comments are closed.
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