An uncommonly mild winter with fluctuating temperatures can present unique challenges to maintaining stored sunflower seed. It's important to protect the investment by monitoring the seeds on a regular basis to avoid loss. Sample the seeds every three to four weeks during the winter months. Check the seeds, not the bin. When sampling, probe the sunflower seed pile and be observant for temperature, moisture, insect, fungi and odor differences from the previous inspection. Writing down your observations each time for future reference is a good practice. If the probe is hot, take immediate action. Should a problem be detected, try to stabilize it with aeration. Should that fail, remove the seeds from the bin immediately, as the problems will only increase.
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