Inspect rice on surface of bin during and after every storm to be sure no leaks have developed. If a leak has occurred, determine the extent of rice volume affected and take immediate steps to seal the leak. Spread the wet rice or remove and redry it. Minimize uneven air flow in stored rice Air may be distributed unevenly in stored rice. Areas with little air flow are subject to mold growth.
Air tends to travel through the shortest path in stored rice.
Flat storages are designed with twice the aeration capacity of bins to help this unavoidable uneven air flow. Always level rice in a storage bin. Level rice in a bin has the potential for the best air flow uniformity of any storage system. Location of low air flow in a flat storage structure. Effect of overfilling a storage bin.