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 ...

While some Illinois corn growers are heading into harvest early, others are telling Ken Ferrie their corn is drying slowly in the field – they’re seeing moisture levels drop only one point per week.

Explore the intricate daily operations of a modern farm as we follow the journey of a high-value linseed crop from the yard ...

There are always variances in yield and moisture across crop fields. This is due to topography, soil type and other management factors. However, this year wide spreads in moisture content will present ...

DICKEY-john, Auburn, Illinois, a leader in the grain moisture meter industry, has announced a strategic partnership with GrainSense, a manufacturer of high-quality grain analyzers. Through this ...

It’s getting to be quite a challenging start in the year from getting out of a late wet harvest season to now dealing with the disruptions of life and services as we know it due to the COVID-19 ...

Stored grain should be monitored closely to detect any storage problems early. As outdoor temperatures begin to warm, the potential for grain storage problems increases. With the likelihood for issues ...

As outdoor temperatures begin to warm, the potential for grain storage problems increases. * I understand and agree that ...

The fall’s wet weather resulted in extremely slow grain drydown and a late harvest. Many growers may still be harvesting grain and what is coming from the field may be too wet to store, yet some may ...

Clambering over heaps of grain armed with temperature probes and sampling spears can be a relentless chore for anyone storing ...