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18 POTATO GROWER | DECEMBER 2018 www.brillionfarmeq.com Introducing the Heavy-Weight in Pulvi-Mulchers. 3630 Pulvi-Mulcher Features: ■ Designed For Improved Trash Flow Through the Machine ■ Three Rows of Shanks on Overall 6" Spacing ■ Two-Piece Edge Bent S-Tine Shanks For Better Leveling ■ 25" Under Frame Shank Clearance ■ 18" Between Shanks, Minimum of 24" Between Rows ■ 2" Reversible Points ■ Spike Leveling Bar in Front of Rear Roller The 3630 Series, new to the Pulvi-Mulcher line-up from Brillion, features working widths of 30' and 36'6". The 30' model weighs 80% more than the popular WL360 model for more clod crushing power. The 36'6" unit is the widest Pulvi-Mulcher ever offered by Brillion! 8" roller axles with heavy-duty bearings improves reliability and reduces down time. Choice of Notched, Crowfoot or Optimizer ® Ductile Iron Wheels allows the 3630 Series to be set-up to match your soil conditions. Brillion, WI 54110 855.320.0373 ©2018 Brillion Farm Equipment Scan this code or visit our website to learn more. www.facebook.com/landollag New 21' two-section folding units now available! The 3620 features a narrow transport width and many of the same features listed above. See your dealer today! 1962-35BrillionFarmEquip12h.indd 1 8/21/18 2:40 PM HUMIDITY AND AIR MOVEMENT Maintain a 95 percent relative humidity at all times. High humidity is essential for optimum wound healing during the curing period. It is also essential during the entire storage period to minimize tuber weight loss. At relative humidity levels below 90 percent, weight loss rapidly increases. Air movement may not be necessary during the curing period because the heat and moisture generated by the potatoes may provide an favorable environment for wound healing. Do not allow condensation to form during storage. If it does occur, air circulation may be necessary. Thereafter, air movement may be required to maintain the desired temperature and humidity throughout the storage pile. This may also require passing humidified air and/or heated or refrigerated air through the pile. Between 10 and 20 cfm (cubic feet per minute) of air per ton of potatoes is usually optimum, but the exact amount depends on the temperature of the outside air being brought in—warmer temperatures make more air necessary. The primary function of air movement is to maintain a uniform temperature and humidity. Intermittent air movement can also accomplish this goal. The key is continual, accurate monitoring. Dirt and clods are a problem that can seriously affect air movement through the storage pile. They tend to form a solid barrier that slows down air movement and prevents air from reaching some areas of the pile. Remove as many as possible before potatoes go into storage.