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 ...

Once a hybrid has completed flowering, the grain begins the process of adding dry matter. Initially, grain moisture is 80 to 90% and decreases as starch accumulates. Once the grain fully colors and ...

An agricultural engineer suggests the use of low-energy grain drying to offset rising energy costs and improve grain quality. Under some circumstances, the technique can reduce costs by as much as two ...

NICOLLET, Minn. — Farmer Warren Krohn was looking to update his LP-fired corn dryer after he switched from growing corn and soybeans to producing only corn. He wanted something that would be more ...

The field of food science has long embraced drying as a vital preservation method, yet emerging research continues to refine its efficiency and product quality. Modern drying technologies not only ...

FARGO - Now is the time to start spring natural-air drying grain. "Start natural-air drying corn when the average air temperature is about 40 degrees," says Ken Hellevang, North Dakota State ...

Growers looking to upgrade their grain-drying and storage facilities could save money by opting for a silo-based system that is proving popular in northern Europe and Scandinavia. UK growers have ...

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