Stress cracks are one of the most troublesome types of corn damage caused by improper drying and cooling. Stress cracks are fine cracks in the endosperm of the kernel, located just below the surface.

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 ...

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 ...

After this stage drying rates are normally 0.4 to 0.8 percent moisture loss per day. Ideal harvest moisture for field corn is 15 to 20 percent, which typically occurs two to four weeks after R6.

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 ...

Studies indicate that higher wettability enhances capillary pressure, facilitating the movement of liquid from larger to smaller pores. This results in a prolonged constant rate period for drying ...

A drying procedure using supercritical carbon dioxide gives greater access to the pores of metal–organic frameworks, affording larger surface areas for applications. However, the relative ...