a stir alarm device for monitoring a forced air in - bin grain stirring system and alerting an individual when the stirring system malfunctions . the stir alarm device may include a movement device which is movably secured to the stirring system , such that movement of the stirring system causes movement of the movement device . the stir alarm device may further include a detection mechanism for monitoring the movement of the movement device . the stir alarm may also include a signaling device operably attached to the detection mechanism , the signaling device for signaling a malfunction when an amount of movement detected by the movement detection mechanism is below a threshold for a predetermined period of time and may include methods or components to control the operation of the stir machine and / or drying system .