We are at 15.4% so have begun again. This time we will be storing it in the butler bins.
That is a tarp over the loading shoot to keep the moisture out.
We haven’t had to use these bins in a long time, but at least we have them. Put the corn in, run the fans, unload the corn after it has dried enough and take it to the dairy. Lots of work, and much more expense, but better than losing it.
Linda
Life on a Colorado Farm 
That is good news Linda.
I love the quaint name – “BUTLER BINS” !! We call them silos here.
Funnily when I first read your update I read “Butler” as “Butter” Bin !!!.
Needless I thought – “What in God’s name is Linda on about?”
Pays to re-read!!!
Why is the corn going to a dairy? Has the weather ruined it for human consumption?
Certainly a great deal of work you both have been subjected to so I hope that the
economic/monetary payments are worth all this effort.
Cheers
Colin (HB)
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This sounds like your best plan.
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Frustrating. Hope you at least get it all.
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I remember these bins from when I was growing up. I know using them is much more work, but hopefully you can save the rest of the crop.
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Well I am glad you are getting it in…or how ever you say it (o: Sorry it will cost extra.
Maybe the corn ordeal is almost over. Blessings
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Hi Linda, Glad you have the butler bins to use… As you said, that is better than losing it…. Good Luck!!!
Hugs,
Betsy
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When the hubby worked for the beef farmer back in Illinois, he had grain bins with dryers because we had over 100 acres of corn that had to be put up for the cattle. You take care and good luck!
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So glad you have this option available. Praise God! I love the little snowflakes you’ve got over your photos. LOL I like them better there than outside my door. I’ll just say it. I don’t want winter this year. I’ve got too much to do. Well, I’m sure this is God’s way of slowing me down. :oP
~Faith
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I was so hoping you wouldn’t have to have the expense of drying it but at least you CAN dry it.
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I saw “Butter Bins” too and immediately thought – POPCORN!! Hopefully the dryer doesn’t get that hot.
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Glad you’ll at least get started again and sometimes those things you don’t use in a long while do come in handy! Good luck getting that corn in out of the fields!
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