AGI tour puts grain management and ROI front and center
February 5, 2026 | Kriss Nelson
Discover Cutting-Edge Bin Management Technology during a one-day, hands-on tour and training hosted by AGI at its Lenexa, Kansas, facility on March 3. Attendees will meet at the Clark County Fairgrounds in Osceola at 7 a.m. to board the bus to Lenexa.
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The exclusive event gives Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) farmer members a behind-the-scenes look at modern grain storage technology, paired with practical education designed to improve on-farm decision-making, safety and return on investment. As part of the ISA Partners+ Program, AGI offers exclusive discounts to ISA farmer members and reinvests a portion of proceeds to support soybean farmers.
Ryan Thompson, strategic account manager with AGI, says farmers attending the event can expect to walk away with a better understanding of what’s happening inside their grain bins and how to manage it more precisely.
One key topic is equilibrium moisture content (EMC), which Thompson says varies more than many farmers realize.
“Farmers can expect to learn more about their grain’s equilibrium moisture content and how it can differ from commodity to commodity,” Thompson says. “EMC is a characteristic of grain, and it’s important to understand the EMC of the grain being stored to be better equipped for safe, long-term storage.”
The training also focuses on grain conditioning.
“Farmers will learn about the importance of airflow, proper ventilation and grain mass configuration within their bins to optimize their commodity’s conditioning potential,” Thompson says. “They’ll also learn more about the type of grain bins they currently have on their operation, so they can better understand their conditioning capabilities and where improvements may be possible.”
Technology plays a major role in tying those concepts together, Thompson says. Advancements in bin monitoring and automation can reduce uncertainty while improving efficiency and safety.
“Current technology can remove the guesswork of proper grain conditioning, improve farm safety and possibly improve grain bin operational efficiency for higher financial returns,” he says.
Thompson notes hosting events like this is part of AGI’s broader commitment to education and safety.
“AGI is proud to host these clinics as part of our initiative to educate growers on grain conditioning best practices, farm safety and how smart bin technology can make both a financial and safety impact to a grower’s operation,” he says.
In addition to classroom instruction, the event includes a guided tour of AGI’s SureTrack’s grain lab, where customers’ EMC curves are identified, as well as the production floor where AGI BinManagerâ is produced and assembled.
“That gives them a deeper understanding of the science that backs the AGI BinManager automated grain conditioning system,” Thompson says.
The trip includes round-trip bus transportation from Osceola, lunch and snacks, and a full day of hands-on learning and facility tours. For farmers looking to improve grain storage outcomes while prioritizing safety and profitability, Thompson says the event offers practical value they can take home and apply immediately.
Seats are limited, so reserve yours for $50 by Feb. 24, today by visiting here. Contact Emma Harper, ISA producer services coordinator for questions at eharper@iasoybans.com or 641-344-7577.
Written by Kriss Nelson
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