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 ...
High quality corn should be low in stress cracks and have a low, uniform moisture content. Stress cracks are one of the most troublesome types of corn damage caused by improper drying and cooling.
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 ...
“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 ...