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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

“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 ...