TSGC HELPS FARMERS PRESERVE THE VALUE OF THEIR GRAIN ASSETS By Bob Fitch, AGE Media & Promotion Writer
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ri-States Grain Conditioning Inc. is one of the most well-known suppliers of grain temperature monitoring equipment in the world. Headquartered in Spirit Lake, Iowa, the team at Tri-States Grain Conditioning (TSGC) makes service and high-quality products their highest priorities, while providing lifetime free tech support. TSGC has an extensive network of contractors representing their products and services nationwide and in over 40 countries. “Grain temperature monitoring is critical,” says Daniel Winkowitsch, CEO of TSGC. “When grain goes out of condition, regardless of the cause, there is always an unusual change in temperature. Excessive moisture, high temperature, and poor grain condition from insects or damaged kernels are generally considered the most important factors that lead to problems with stored grain. When any product goes bad, it gives off heat. So, a spike in temperature is the main indicator that there is a need for seeds or grain to be aerated or moved. A good grain manager will watch the trending temperature and check out changes.” Winkowitsch says monitoring the temperature of grain (watching for changing trends) on a regular basis gives farmers the best chance to make a correction in order to preserve good quality in grain. Also, using TSGC’s grain monitoring systems helps farmers better know when to turn off the fans, thereby cutting utility expenses significantly.
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“For pennies per bushel, temperature monitoring systems can be installed to monitor changes in grain that need to be attended to,” Winkowitsch says. As part of its innovative grain systems, TSGC offers farmers and grain managers the ability to remotely monitor grain on their phones. The more advanced systems can monitor grain temperature, moisture, and volume, plus how long it has been stored. “We want to provide growers with the best tools to keep their grain and seed in great condition until it is time to sell,” he says. “Our reliable remote monitoring systems for grain bins, tanks or silos detect even the slightest changes in grain condition, so that you can take action in time to preserve your assets.” Running fans excessively can cause grain to lose too much moisture. If it becomes overdried, it becomes lighter and not as valuable.
Daniel Winkowitsch, CEO of Tri-States Grain Conditioning, and his wife, Luisa
they are a family-owned business with Midwestern values. Founded in 1982, the business was sold to the Winkowitsch family in 2008 and has grown extensively under their watch. Dan spent a good share of his adult years as a missionary through Avant Ministries Ecuador, where he worked with the Quichua-speaking people, descendants of the Incas. His wife, Luisa, is originally from Bogota, Colombia. She has a background in banking and runs the financial side of the company, while Dan focuses on sales, service, and growth. While business is important, family and faith come first. Daniel and Luisa have two adult children, Natasha and Juan; and one grade-schooler, Sophi. “Sophi is our special needs girl, being diagnosed with autism from age 3,” Winkowitsch says. “She is non-verbal and needs a lot of attention. We call her the most painful blessing that God has ever given us.” Luisa says Daniel works because he likes it but preaches because it is his first love. Dan says, “I say yes to filling the pulpit for any church that calls when I have an opening on my calendar. My goal is to encourage believers to know Christ better and follow Him, and if we can laugh a bit while we learn, all the better! There are plenty of tears to be shed in this life.”
For more information about TSGC’s products and services, call 712-336-0199, email TSGC@TSGCinc.com or see their website www.TSGCinc.com
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