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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Like many area farmers these days, Vaughn Gross-Rhode is looking for drier times. Soggy weather has delayed the harvest for grain producers like Gross-Rhode, who farms northwest of North Bend. It’s ...

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 ...

Across the state, corn and sorghum crops are thriving where moisture is available, but suffering in areas with drought ...

Harvest is underway in Minnesota for corn and soybeans, according to the USDA, NASS, Minnesota Field Office. As of September 25, 2 percent of corn is harvested, compared to 2 percent last year and 3 ...

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 ...