The less heat and the slower the drying (and cooling) process, the higher the final white corn quality will be. By counting the number of kernels in each stress crack category, the stress crack index ...

Freeze-drying corn preserves its sweet flavor and crunchy texture while extending its shelf life. The process removes moisture by freezing the kernels and then using a vacuum to sublimate ice into ...

A low feed value results in undesirable feed/gain ratios for HOC. Small numbers of stress cracks occur naturally in all corn (usually less than 3% due to field drying). However, this background level ...

University of Minnesota Extension crops educator, Hutchinson Corn growth development is now or soon to approach the “R6” stage of reproductive development. This last stage of growth occurs when a ...

The USDA Minnesota Crop Progress and Condition for the week ending Sept. 9 reports that ninety percent of the Minnesota’s corn acreage was in or beyond the dent stage, six days ahead of the ...

“So, farmers are thinking about leaving corn in the field to dry, but Mother Nature can’t always be trusted.” Consider the numbers. If propane prices are $3.20 per gallon this winter and the ...

The U.S. drought picture has drastically changed over the past six months, but dry conditions continue to grip the western Corn Belt. Meteorologists say there’s a stark difference in planting ...