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What do you do when yesterday’s dryer settings aren’t producing today’s results? When incoming moisture suddenly jumps, discharge moisture starts bouncing, fuel use increases, or harvest pressure has everyone asking for more capacity?
In Part 2 of this special Whole Grain Podcast grain-drying series, host Jim Lenz continues the conversation with Rodie Jelleberg, Grain Drying Manager at Superior Grain Equipment, focusing on the decisions operators face when real-world conditions change.
The episode introduces a new segment—“Rodie, What Would You Do?”—where Rodie works through real-world grain-drying scenarios involving moisture changes, inconsistent readings, energy use, capacity, hot grain and changing weather conditions.
The conversation also follows grain beyond the dryer into cooling and storage and explores warning signs operators shouldn’t ignore, dryer-fire risk, cleaning and maintenance, the value of tracking operational data, and what separates experienced dryer operators from average ones.
If you haven’t listened to Part 1, “Beyond the Setpoint: Making Better Grain Drying Decisions During Harvest,” start there and listen to these two episodes as a set for a practical look at making better grain-drying decisions during harvest.
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