Reduce labour when filling bins: Automate your grain handling site with a Walinga Blower System
A Walinga Pneumatic Blower System may be one of the most versatile pieces of equipment you can add to your Grain Handling lineup. The Ultra-Veyor is designed to fill bins of various heights and distances from the ground up, allowing you to easily add the system to any pre-existing site....
Posted by Calla Simpson on Aug 31, 2020 in Product Information
Tagged Grain Systems, Grain Handling, Walinga, Ultra-Veyor, Blower System, NECO, Grain Dryer
Early season utilization: Increase the grade of your grain with a NECO Grain Dryer
As harvest is well underway in most areas of the province, many producers are utilizing their grain dryers early on this season and increasing the available window to combine. Some farmers have even noticed increases in their durum quality as their grade improves after drying....
Posted by Calla Simpson on Aug 26, 2020 in Product Information
Tagged Grain Systems, Grain Handling, Grain Drying, NECO, Grain Dryer, , Mixed Flow, Continuous Flow
Dry your grain with ease: Get ahead of harvest this year and book your NECO dryer install with Flaman today

NECO Mixed Flow Grain Dryers are designed to easily and efficiently condition all types of grain for storage. With no screens to clean or unplug, this industry-leading grain dryer is designed not only for its performance, but also its versatility.

The flexible, modular design of these grain dryers make for easy installation and can be customized and expanded to suit any farming operation.
A time lapse of a NECO Grain Dryer installation near Saskatoon
The NECO Grain Dryer’s mixed flow operation ensures even heating and cooling to provide consistent, high-quality grain. The improved air flow, quieter fans, and unequalled fuel efficiency make this dryer a valuable addition to any farming operation.

NECO dryers use Commander Control with a Dryer Master moisture control system to protect the quality of your grain and prevent over- or under-drying. The COMMANDnet system allows remote access to your NECO Grain Dryer to monitor its performance from your smartphone or computer – providing you with total control over your dryer wherever you may be.

It is never too early to start planning for harvest, as we never know what mother nature has in store for us. Bookings are filling up fast, but there are still a few spots left to get your name on a dryer for fall. Our Grain Systems team can customize a complete grain drying system to suit your needs, guiding the setup and installation, and providing service and maintenance along the way.
Hear first-hand from Flaman customers what a NECO dryer can do for your operation
Be ready to get ahead of harvest this year – contact us to book your dryer install with Flaman today.
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For more information on our grain handling and grain drying solutions, talk to one of our agriculture specialists at your nearest Flaman location.
Posted by Calla Simpson on Jun 26, 2020 in Product Information
Tagged Grain Systems, Grain Handling, Grain Drying, NECO, Grain Dryer
Protect that crop from fusarium
With the recent warm and wet weather, the fusarium risk is growing in Saskatchewan and ongoing in Manitoba. Today's risk maps reveal the situation:
So, here are some handy charts to help you assess the risk and plan your spray:
This spraying requires the safe and accurate handling of chemical, and Flaman has what you need to do this.
Posted by Flaman Agriculture on Jun 28, 2016 in Product Information
Tagged Fusarium, Crop Assessment, Crop Report
Harvest Report: Crop progress and removing dockage
A few weeks ago when I started this blog entry, I was excited to report that agriculture equipment dealerships were approaching sold-out inventory levels and already delivering machinery to numerous producers province-wide. It was actually a bittersweet situation getting stuck on a secondary highway behind a semi hauling a combine for 16 miles with no option to pass. But, on the other hand, it was exciting to know that harvest was just around the corner. Needless to say, a few weeks later harvest is now in full swing and farmers are going hard....
Posted by Mitch Flaman on Sep 6, 2013 in Product Information
Tagged Grain Cleaning, Harvest, Kwik Kleen Uses, Removing Kochia
The secret behind cleaning grain with indent cylinder machines
The indent cylinder machine is designed primarily to separate grain by kernel length. It separates long kernels from shorter ones. The cylinder itself is a thin-walled tube with indents formed on the inside to the shape of a hemisphere. These indents are known as pockets. ...
Posted by Roy Ritchie on Aug 22, 2012 in Product Information
Tagged Grain Cleaning, Indent Cylinder, Grain Kernel, Flaman, Grain Sorting
Operation of a Air Screen Grain Cleaner
Operation of an Air and Screen
As the name implies, air screen machines use a combination of suction air that is drawn through the curtain of grain as it falls from the hopper onto a series of screens. The screens then size the product by width of the kernel, and a final air suction process is used....
Posted by Roy Ritchie on Jan 27, 2012 in Product Information
Tagged Grain Cleaning And Handling, Air Screen Grain Cleaner, Sieve, Sift, Scalf
Gearing up for another winter in Western Canada
Another winter is among us! Combines are put away, fall work is done (we hope), and the cows are coming home. Here at Flaman we are looking forward to another grain cleaning season. I am really looking forward to getting on the road to see as many people as possible that are cleaning, or are thinking about cleaning their own grain. After an above average harvest in most areas of Saskatchewan and Alberta there is one thing on most people’s mind, Ergot. There was a number of ergot issues ranging from North Battleford all the way to Edmonton and as far south as Medicine Hat. This means busy times for Colour Sorters in Saskatchewan and Alberta. At Flaman Grain Cleaning and Handling we are offering free colour sorter demos where you can bring in your own sample and watch the Satake Colour Sorter do its’ magic! The Western Canadian Crop Production Show is back in Saskatoon from January 9th – 12th, 2012. I will be making my way down the Yellowhead to Edmonton on January 11th – 13th, 2012 for the Alberta Seed Cleaning convention taking place at the Westin Hotel. This is a first time show for myself and I am very excited to see the people behind the Co-op Seed Cleaning Plants of Alberta. Christmas is coming fast so make sure to get that Christmas shopping done and have a very safe and happy holiday season!...
Posted by Flaman Grain Cleaning on Dec 14, 2011 in Product Information
Tagged Grain Cleaning And Handling, Colour Sorter, Ergot, Winter Saskatchewan, Winder Alberta
What is Ergot?
Ergot is a type of fungus that grows on many grasses, rye, wheat, barley, and triticale.It infects the floret of the grass or cereal and mimics the process of pollinated grain growing on the plant. On ergot infected plants, a spore destroys the ovary, and then connects to the plant by attaching itself to the plant’s seed nutrition system. An infected floret can also infect other florets by insect dispersal of the asexual spores. That means that an insect can carry millions of the spores to other plants in the region. When mature ergot drops to the ground the fungus remains dormant until proper conditions trigger its fruiting phase, germinate and re-infest an area....
Posted by Roy Ritchie on Dec 12, 2011 in Product Information
Deciphering Grain Grades
Frustration regarding grain standards is on the rise. Although the Canadian Grain Commission claims that they try to equally apply grading standards from year to year, a number of grading factors are still susceptible to human discretion. ...
Posted by Mitch Flaman on Nov 22, 2010 in Product Information