High quality, high oil corn (HOC) should be low in stress cracks (brittleness) and other damages (heat, mold, insects, BCFM) and high in feed value and other desirable end-use attributes (oil, protein ...

Energy costs are high, so a simple solution would be to cash in on Mother Nature’s free drying services this fall. Unfortunately harvest decisions are rarely simple. Consider these factors when ...

FARGO - Even though drying conditions are excellent now, some producers may be faced with drying high-moisture or immature corn this fall. To minimize spoilage during drying, do not use natural air or ...

FARGO - Corn kernels are discoloring and turning brown during drying this year, according to Ken Hellevang, agricultural engineer with the NDSU Extension Service. "The darkening during drying is ...

Preserving corn is a good way to extend summer into fall and winter. Canning and freezing are two popular methods, especially for today’s sweet corn varieties. But there are several other good ways to ...

A little-used grain-drying technique can help farmers control energy costs, according to an Ohio State University agricultural engineer. Robert Hansen of the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development ...

Drying seed corn is labor intensive and time consuming. Many farmers sleep in their truck to monitor the highly-sensitive process. Sioux City based Isadore Ag is a seed dryer management system ...

No producer wants to throw away money, especially when the majority of input costs are on the rise. As harvest time approaches, many producers will be flipping the switch on their grain bins and ...