What is a Grain Silo?
A grain silo can be defined as a structure created to store materials in bulk. They are usually tall and cylindrical, but can also be constructed in the form of warehouses, domes, or large elongated bags. They primarily hold grain, seed, or silage. Silage is fodder that is harvested green, and then stored and left to ferment in a grain silo. This fodder is then used to feed livestock, or as a biofuel, and is usually grass, alfalfa, sorghum, oats, or maize. The three primary types of grain silos are bag silos, bunker silos, and tower silos. Bag silos are an inexpensive way to store grain and silage. They are made out of a heavy, durable plastic, usually 6-8 feet (2-2 ½ meters) in diameter, and can be of any length. They are often used for overflows, when more storage space for grain is necessary. To access the grain, farmers simply tear through the plastic, using any sharp object. Each section of the bag is cut open, until all the grain has been removed, and used as needed. Some farmers
I don’t think i have ever seen one. Moms, in south Ga. they are know as grain bins or corn bins. They range in size from a 3000 bushel on up. They are round and made with approx 2′ high metal rings placed and bolted on top of each other with the top coming to a point with a hole and lid on top and 1 door on the side. The diameter of the samallest would be approx 15-18 feet and maybe 25 feet high. I given measurement by sight but I think they are close enough. The use of these bin are not as popular now so there are probably many sitting idle. I just pray every land owner have check theirs or will. There are several very large bins around Ocilla and I know 2 of businesses use theirs. While we are on the subject of drugs and since we do not know what has happened I want to add that for some time I have thought about Tara being given too much of the date rape drug and it killed her. There is information that Tara had been known to date young men and this is something they may do. I will a
