2. Harvesting, storage and transport

Successful storage and handling of whole soybeans depends mainly on three factors: moisture content, temperature and storage time (figure 2 ).

• Harvest

  Immediately after harvest, soybeans are usually stored locally in a grain silo or on the farm. If necessary, the beans are artificially dried to a moisture content that is safe for storage.

• Drying

  Drying is carried out immediately after harvesting in order to stabilize the seeds microbiologically....