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title: SMARTSITES with Grain - Ag Retail and Cooperatives | RealmFive
description: Gain visibility and automation across your entire enterprise when implementing SMARTSITES with Grain, lowering energy costs and streamlining operations.
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- [Industry](https://realmfive.com/solution/smartsites-with-grain-ag-retail-and-cooperatives#) 
    - [Ag Retail and Cooperatives](https://realmfive.com/industry/ag-retail-and-cooperatives?hsLang=en)
    - [Fields and Crop Production](https://realmfive.com/industry/fields-and-crop-production?hsLang=en)
    - [Transportation and Fleet Management](https://realmfive.com/fleet-tracking-and-traceability-realmfive?hsLang=en)
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- [Solutions](https://realmfive.com/solution/smartsites-with-grain-ag-retail-and-cooperatives#) 
    - [FlowGrade System](https://realmfive.com/smartsites-with-flowgrade-system-automated-sampling-and-grading-system-realmfive?hsLang=en)
    - [Agronomy Management](https://realmfive.com/solution/smartsites-with-inventory-ag-retail-and-cooperatives?hsLang=en)
    - [Grain Management](https://realmfive.com/solution/smartsites-with-grain-ag-retail-and-cooperatives)
    - [Red Connect Smart Bin](https://realmfive.com/smartsites-with-grain-chief-red-connect-smart-bin?hsLang=en)
    - [Compliance](https://realmfive.com/environmental-compliance?hsLang=en)
    - [Pile Inventory](https://realmfive.com/rapid-pile-inventory-monitoring?hsLang=en)
    - [Sensor Integration Services](https://realmfive.com/sensor-integration-services?hsLang=en)
    - [Software Integrations](https://realmfive.com/software-integrations?hsLang=en)
    - [Installation Services](https://realmfive.com/smartsites-installation-services-agronomy-grain-fertilizer-systems-realmfive?hsLang=en)
- Technologies 
    - [SMARTSITES Software](https://realmfive.com/technology/smartsites-award-winning-software?hsLang=en)
    - [FlowGrade AutoAnalyzer](https://realmfive.com/realmfive-smartsites-with-flowgrade-autoanalyzer-automated-grain-grading-system?hsLang=en)
    - [FlowGrade AutoProbe](https://realmfive.com/smartsites-with-flowgrade-autoprobe-automated-sampling-system-realmfive?hsLang=en)
    - [CO2-Driven Grain Management](https://realmfive.com/co2-monitoring-benefits-realmfive?hsLang=en)
    - [RAPID Pile Inventory](https://realmfive.com/technology/rapid-volume-measured-digital-bulk-pile-inventory-technology-by-realmfive?hsLang=en)
    - [R5 Anhydrous Monitoring](https://realmfive.com/smartsites-with-agronomy-anhydrous-ammonia-fertilizer-inventory?hsLang=en)
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    - [R5 Flex Mini State Monitor](https://realmfive.com/vibration-state-monitoring-realmfive?hsLang=en)
    - [R5 Float System](https://realmfive.com/float-system?hsLang=en)
    - [R5 Grain Aeration Automation](https://realmfive.com/smartsites-with-grain-fan-control?hsLang=en)
    - [R5 Grain Condition](https://realmfive.com/smartsites-with-grain-temperate-cable-monitoring?hsLang=en)
    - [R5 Soil Moisture](https://realmfive.com/soil-moisture?hsLang=en)
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## Say Goodbye to Manual Grain Management!

SMARTSITES with Grain streamlines your operation by automating data collection and aeration control.

- No more endless calls and compiling information from emails, texts, and paper records
- Save energy and money with aeration automation
- View grain status, fans, and inventory across all locations in one view
- Improve and maintain grain quality while reducing manual work and the risk of errors and increasing safety

# Automate data collection and aeration control. Improve grain quality. Save energy. Improve safety.

### Grain Storage

- Works across multiple storage options
- Bins, Silos, Piles, and Flat Storage
- Maintain grain quality and optimal storage

### Scale House

- Automate grain grading
- Integrate site truck scales with SMARTSITES
- Automate contract to load associations

### All Locations - One View

- At a glance views of storage, inventory, and status
- Manage aeration in one place
- Enforce grain management SOP’s across enterprise

### Automation

- Interface with existing fans and infrastructure
- Run programs for different seasons or strategies
- Limit peak-hour runtime

### Operational Savings

- Save up to 50% or more for energy costs*
- Reduce errors and labor oversights
- Improve safety and reduce risk

### Operational Tracking

- Confirm delivered loads from site to customer
- Create audit trails 
- Remove paperwork and fool-proof invoices

### Download Brochure

Looking for something to pass along to your team? Download the brochure outlining the benefits and features below.

[**  Download](https://realmfive.com/hubfs/onepager-ss-agretail-grain.pdf?hsLang=en)

 

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![SMARTSITES with Grain](https://realmfive.com/hubfs/SMARTSITES%20with%20Grain%20Screen.png)

## SMARTSITES Intuitive Software

Our software is reliable and secure at the office or on the go and continuously improving in functionality.

- #### Grain Quality
  
  SMARTSITES automatically monitors temperature cables, detecting hotspots and sending alerts so issues are addressed before you need to take action.
- #### Grain Aeration Automation
  
  Automate fan operation based on temperature and CO₂ data to maintain quality and cut energy costs.
- #### Grain Inventory
  
  Easily manage inventory across multiple structures and sites with SMARTSITES List View, giving you a centralized dashboard to monitor grain inventory levels, trends, and historical data in one place.

![Frontier Cooperative - Ceresco](https://realmfive.com/hubfs/Frontier%20Cooperative/RLM5_23_001%20Retail-07926.jpg)

## Connect Every Structure. Standardize Every Operation.

RealmFive brings all your grain assets, bins, silos, flat storage, and piles, into a single, connected platform, giving you consistent visibility, control, and decision-making across your entire operation.

- #### Unified Connectivity
  
  Integrate all grain structures across dispersed locations into one platform.
- #### Standardized Operations
  
  Maintain consistent management practices and enforce SOPs enterprise-wide.
- #### Smart Alerts
  
  Get real-time notifications to address issues before they affect grain quality, safety, or efficiency.
- #### We Take Care of the Details
  
  Our team gives the white glove service from installs and service to support

[ Learn about SMARTSITES ](https://realmfive.com/technology/smartsites-award-winning-software?hsLang=en)

![R5 Grain - TCM](https://realmfive.com/hubfs/Grain/IMG_3584.jpg)

## Smarter Temperature Cable Monitoring

RealmFive connects to existing cables and automates aeration to deliver complete grain management efficiency.

- #### Reuse Existing Cables
  
  Integrate any brand or type of temperature cable, with support for upgrades or replacements.
- #### Automate Fans
  
  Control top and bottom fans automatically using in-bin or environmental data.
- #### Full Integration
  
  Combine cable data and fan automation for a unified, intelligent grain management system.

[ Learn about Temperature Cable Monitoring ](https://realmfive.com/smartsites-with-grain-temperature-cable-monitoring?hsLang=en)

![R5 Grain - Fan Control](https://realmfive.com/hubfs/Grain/IMG_3625%20(2).jpg)

## Automate Aeration. Maximize Condition. Minimize Spoilage.

RealmFive Grain transforms how you manage bins and silos, delivering consistent grain quality, lower energy costs, and greater operational control.

- #### Improve Grain Quality
  
  Centrally manage temperature and moisture to protect value and enforce SOPs across all sites.
- #### Save Energy
  
  Automated fan control cuts electricity use by running only when conditions require.
- #### Increase ROI
  
  Reduce manual effort, prevent spoilage, and capture greater financial returns from every bushel.

[ Learn about Aeration Automation ](https://realmfive.com/smartsites-with-grain-fan-control?hsLang=en)

![Grain Bin Inventory 4](https://realmfive.com/hubfs/Grain%20Bin%20Inventory/Grain%20Bin%20Inventory%204.jpg)

## Accurate Grain Inventory at a Glance

RealmFive’s radar-based grain monitoring system delivers precise inventory measurements, whether you need a single-point reading or full grain contour mapping for complete visibility.

- #### Flexible Measurement Options
  
  Choose between single-point or contour radar sensing based on your storage needs.
- #### High Accuracy
  
  Provides reliable, real-time grain level data to improve inventory management and logistics.
- #### Seamless Integration
  
  Connects with SMARTSITES for remote monitoring, data analysis, and reporting across all storage locations.

[ Learn about Grain Inventory Monitoring ](https://realmfive.com/smartsites-with-grain-bin-inventory?hsLang=en)

![Chief Red Connect Powered by RealmFive](https://realmfive.com/hubfs/Chief%20Agri/Chief%20Red%20Connect%20Powered%20by%20RealmFive.svg "Chief Red Connect Powered by RealmFive")

![chief-metal-grain-bin-corrugation](https://realmfive.com/hubfs/Chief%20Agri/chief-metal-grain-bin-corrugation.jpg)

## Chief Red Connect Smart Bin

Chief Red Connect, powered by RealmFive, is a factory-installed OEM smart bin solution from Chief that integrates smart fan control, headspace condition monitoring, and inventory measurement into one connected platform. Designed and built at the factory, the system delivers automation, visibility, and grain protection from day one.

- #### Factory-Installed Smart Fan System
  
  Chief Smart Fans are installed at the factory, enabling automated aeration control based on bin conditions, environmental data, and operational strategy.
- #### Advanced Headspace Condition Monitoring
  
  Integrated CO₂ and odor sensing monitor the headspace of the bin to detect early signs of spoilage, biological activity, or grain condition changes, enabling proactive management before losses occur.
- #### Inventory Visibility Powered by SMARTSITES
  
  Radar-based grain level measurement provides accurate bin inventory data with centralized monitoring, reporting, and enterprise-wide visibility through SMARTSITES.

[ Learn about Chief Red Connect Smart Bin ](https://realmfive.com/smartsites-with-grain-chief-red-connect-smart-bin?hsLang=en)

![FlowGrade Vision Module Branding Cropped](https://realmfive.com/hubfs/Grain%20Grading/FlowGrade%20Vision%20Module%20Branding%20Cropped.jpg)

## FlowGrade: Automating the Scale House. Elevating Every Load.

FlowGrade brings automation and precision to the scale house, unifying grading, weighing, and data capture into a single streamlined process.

- #### Automated Grading
  
  Capture consistent, objective grain quality data in real time.
- #### Integrated Workflow
  
  Seamlessly connect grading, scale, and ticketing systems for faster throughput.
- #### Operational Efficiency
  
  Reduce manual input, eliminate errors, and accelerate grain intake.

[ Learn about FlowGrade AutoAnalyzer (Automated Grain Grading) ](https://realmfive.com/realmfive-smartsites-with-flowgrade-autoanalyzer-automated-grain-grading-system?hsLang=en)

![Auto Probe with Truck](https://realmfive.com/hubfs/Auto%20Probe/Auto%20Probe%20with%20Truck.jpg)

## FlowGrade: AutoProbe Intelligent Sampling Starts Here.

FlowGrade AutoProbe brings automation and intelligence to truck receiving, transforming how grain is sampled before it ever reaches the scale or grading system.

- #### Intelligent Load Scanning
  
  LiDAR-based pre-scan maps each trailer, identifying grain-filled areas and obstructions before probing begins.
- #### Randomized, Representative Sampling
  
  Automated, load-wide probe patterns eliminate fixed-point bias and deliver larger, defensible composite samples.
- #### Built for High-Throughput Receiving
  
  Reduce scale congestion, support unattended operation, and increase receiving capacity during peak harvest.

[ Learn about FlowGrade AutoProbe (Automated Grain Sampling) ](https://realmfive.com/smartsites-with-flowgrade-autoprobe-automated-sampling-system-realmfive?hsLang=en)

![2025-06-23_18-06-43_538-1](https://realmfive.com/hubfs/Grain%20Flat%20Storage/2025-06-23_18-06-43_538-1.jpeg)

## Connect Your Flat Storage. Control It All.

RealmFive unifies grain management across every flat storage site, bringing consistency, automation, and insight to your entire operation.

- #### Enterprise Integration
  
  Reuse existing cables and fans while standardizing grain management practices.
- #### Centralized Oversight
  
  Configure parameters, enforce SOPs, and manage user access across all locations.
- #### Remote Visibility
  
  Monitor conditions and performance from your phone, no driving or guesswork required.

![PXL_20221110_182708757](https://realmfive.com/hubfs/Grain/PXL_20221110_182708757.jpg)

## One Platform Every Pile. Complete Control.

Stop managing grain piles differently at each site, standardize, automate, and gain full visibility across your entire operation.

- #### Enterprise Efficiency
  
  Reuse existing cables and fans while enforcing consistent SOPs and management settings.
- #### Centralized Control
  
  Set grain management parameters and user roles across all sites.
- #### User Convenience
  
  Monitor piles remotely, stay informed instantly, and eliminate unnecessary trips.

![Truck - Grain Trailer](https://realmfive.com/hubfs/Grain/RLM5_23_001%20Retail-05651.jpg)

## Operational Tracking. Made Easy.

Bring clarity and accountability to every grain movement with automated tracking from load to invoice.

- #### Delivery Confirmation
  
  Verify each load from site to customer in real time.
- #### Built-In Audit Trails
  
  Maintain transparent, traceable records for every transaction.
- #### Paperless Accuracy
  
  Eliminate manual paperwork and ensure error-free invoicing.

[ Learn about Operational Tracking ](https://realmfive.com/fleet-tracking-and-traceability-realmfive?hsLang=en)

![R5 Installation Support](https://realmfive.com/hubfs/R5%20Support/R5%20Installation%20Support.jpg)

## We Make It Easy to Scale SMARTSITES

RealmFive handles the details so you can focus on running your operation, not managing installs.

- #### Streamlined Deployment
  
  Our refined process ensures fast, consistent installations using your trusted electricians.
- #### Flexible Investment
  
  Start with your biggest challenge and expand as capital and priorities allow.
- #### Minimal Time Commitment
  
  Enjoy white-glove, turnkey service with standardized setups across all sites.

![New Vision Windom Site Installation - 600](https://realmfive.com/hubfs/R5%20Support/New%20Vision%20Windom%20Site%20Installation%20-%20600.jpg)

## Proactive Maintenance to Keep You Running.

RealmFive’s Customer Support team ensures uninterrupted performance through remote service and even hands-on support, when necessary.

- #### SLA Support
  
  Scheduled inspections, troubleshooting, and upgrades keep systems performing reliably.
- #### White-Glove Service
  
  From installation to ongoing support, we handle every detail with precision.
- #### Proactive Monitoring
  
  Data oversight minimizes downtime and maintains peak operational efficiency.

## Let's **talk**

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