Harvest Smart Hand Held Digital Grain Test Weight Scale
Understanding Grain Quality
Grain quality is a critical aspect of the agricultural industry, as it directly impacts the end-use of the grain. Buyers purchase grains based on quality factors that indicate how the grains will perform or function in their intended end-use. These quality factors include physical and chemical characteristics, such as test weight, moisture content, protein content, and the presence of foreign material or damaged kernels. Understanding grain quality is essential for farmers, food producers, and consumers, as it affects the price, storability, and usability of the grain.
Grain Test Weight: A Key Factor in Grain Quality
Grain test weight is a key factor in determining grain quality. It is a volumetric measurement that represents the weight of grain per bushel, with a standard bushel being 1.244 cubic feet. The official minimum test weight for U.S. No. 1 yellow corn is 56 pounds per bushel, while for No. 2 yellow corn, it is 54 pounds per bushel. Grain test weight is affected by various factors, including hybrid type, kernel physical characteristics, grain moisture, and stress incurred during the grain fill period. High test weight grain is generally considered to be of higher quality, as it has a greater proportion of starch-rich endosperm and less bran and hull.
The Benefits of High Test Weight Grain
High test weight grain has several benefits, including higher nutrient density, better storability, and higher market value. High test weight grain has a greater proportion of starch-rich endosperm and less bran and hull, making it more desirable for livestock producers and food manufacturers. High test weight grain also takes up less storage volume for equivalent bushel weights, making it more efficient to store and transport. Additionally, high test weight grain is generally considered to be of higher quality, which can result in higher market prices for farmers.
Grain Test Weight Scale: Digital Hand Type Density Tester
Harvest Smart Hand Held digital weight per bushel scale allows you to measure the density of your grain right at the tailgate or right from the grain bin. High grain yield is often a key focus for farmers, but it's important to note that high test weight doesn't always correlate with high grain yield.
Built in scale uses an accurate balance to give you a reliable reading, so you can see the digital display of the density in pounds per bushel. Factors such as insect damage can significantly affect test weight by disrupting the grain fill process. Additionally, reaching physiological maturity is crucial as stress before this phase can lower test weights and impact grain quality.
3.0 lbs x 0.1 oz capacity for easy test weight measurements.
9 volt battery powered, 9 volt battery included.
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Net wt: 6 lbs
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Actual dims: 12” (L) x 4” (W) x 4” (H)
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Ship wt: 5 lbs
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Ship dims: 15” (L) x 15” (W) x 5” (H)
Parts Included
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Hand Held Digital TestWeight Scale
What is a Digital Hand Type Density Tester?
A Digital Hand Type Density Tester is a portable and accurate device to measure the density of grains, seeds and other foreign material. This handy tool gives you a quick and reliable way to determine the test weight of various grains, corn, oats, flax, barley, beans, wheat, sorghum, sunflower seeds. Grain producers, farm service agencies, crop insurance adjusters and seed companies use this device to ensure test weight measurement. Accurate test weight is important for determining yield, negotiating price discounts, assessing storage capacities, evaluating feed quality and milling quality. By providing you with reliable data the Digital Hand Type Density Tester helps you make informed decisions about your grain.
Key Features and Benefits
The Digital Hand Type Density Tester has several key features and benefits that make it a must have for anyone in grain production and quality control. Portable and compact for use in the field or lab, you can measure grain density wherever you are. Measures in pounds per bushel with 3.0 lbs x 0.1 oz scale capacity for reliable and repeatable test weight results. Battery powered for convenience, digital display for easy reading and recording of test weight results. Used for determining yield, avoiding price discounts, assessing storage capacities, feed and milling quality, grain producers, farm service agencies and seed companies.
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Capacity 1350g/3.0 lbs
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Readable 2 g/0.103 oz
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3 weighing modes: grams/oz/fractional lb/oz
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3 Wt/Bu Conversions: Winchester, Kg/Hectoliter & Avery
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Product Density Conversion: Lbs/Cu. Ft.
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Professional 4 button keyboard
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Auto shut off
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Low battery indicator
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Large .6″ LCD display
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Integral security ring
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Auto-Off Function
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Overload
How it Works and Technical Specifications
The Digital Hand Type Density Tester uses a precision accurate balance to weigh a grain sample. Calibrated to measure in pounds per bushel, you get accurate data every time. Technical specifications: 3.0 lbs x 0.1 oz capacity, ±0.1 oz accuracy, 0.1 oz resolution. 9 volt battery powered, compact and portable design. Accurate, portable and easy to use, the Digital Hand Type Density Tester is for anyone who needs grain samples density measurements.
Applications and Uses
The Digital Hand Type Density Tester has many applications and uses, it’s a versatile tool for everyone. Grain producers use it to knowing test weight of their crops so they can negotiate fair prices and avoid price discounts. Farm service agencies use it to provide test weight measurements to grain samples and producers, crop insurance adjusters use it to measure test weight of grain for insurance purposes. Seed companies use it to knowing test weight measurement for seed quality control. Laboratories use it to measure density of various foreign material. It’s for anyone who needs precise and reliable grain samples density measurements.
Benefits of Accurate Test Weight Measurement
Accurate test weight measurement is for grain producers, farm service agencies, crop insurance adjusters and seed companies. One of the biggest benefits is determining yield, precise test weight measurement is key to measuring crop productivity. Accurate measurements helps grain producers negotiate fair prices and avoid price discounts so they get the best return for their produce. Accurate test weight measurement is also important for storage capacities, to ensure grain is stored efficiently and safely. For feed quality, precise measurements is necessary to measure nutritional value of the feed which is important for animal health. And for milling quality, knowing test weight measurement is important to ensure final product meets standards.
Digital Grain Testing: A Game-Changer for Farmers
Digital grain testing is a game-changer for farmers, as it provides a quick and accurate way to measure grain quality. Digital grain testing uses advanced technologies, such as near-infrared spectroscopy and machine learning algorithms, to analyze grain properties and predict quality factors, such as test weight, moisture content, and protein content. Digital grain testing can help farmers make informed decisions about grain storage, transportation, and marketing, which can result in higher profits and improved efficiency. Additionally, digital grain testing can help farmers identify potential quality issues early on, allowing them to take corrective action to improve grain quality.