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 ...

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 ...

Corn is coming in wetter and with lower test weights than normal. For many farmers this might mean they don’t have the drying capacity to keep up with harvest—but does the local elevator? If you have ...

BROOKINGS, S.D. -- When corn reaches maturity, the moisture content of the kernel is generally between 30 and 35 percent. Weather this time of year can have a major impact on how quickly corn or other ...

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 ...

This past week we have received calls concerning drying down corn in the bin. Of course, the least costly method of drying field corn is to let it dry naturally in the field. This requires favorable ...

FARGO - Drought conditions stressed this year's corn crop, leading to weak stalks and shanks. Weak stalks contribute to "downed" corn due to wind or other forces, and weak shanks contribute to ear ...

It is often believed that additional corn yield hits can be attributed to “phantom yield loss” — losses in kernel dry matter ...

A recent study conducted by Miner Institute’s Marcos Marcondes evaluated whether reconstituted finely ground corn could serve ...