FARGO - Mold problems in standing corn will get worse until the corn has dried to about 20 percent moisture or grain temperatures drop below 40 degrees, says North Dakota State University Extension ...

Variability in moisture content and maturity will create corn drying and storage challenges this year, a North Dakota State University grain drying expert warns. "There are variations within regions ...

Local corn farmers report 40-bushel yield decrease but remain ahead of harvest schedule despite drought conditions requiring ...

Energy costs are high, so a simple solution would be to cash in on Mother Nature’s free drying services this fall. Unfortunately harvest decisions are rarely simple. Consider these factors when ...

As outdoor temperatures increase, stored grain requires attention to prevent losses, says Ken Hellevang, North Dakota State University Extension Service agricultural engineer and grain drying expert.

BROOKINGS, S.D. -- When corn reaches maturity, the moisture content of the kernel is generally between 30 and 35 percent. Weather this time of year can have a major impact on how quickly corn or other ...

Corn is coming in wetter and with lower test weights than normal. For many farmers this might mean they don’t have the drying capacity to keep up with harvest—but does the local elevator? If you have ...

Give a nod to harvest season by crafting corn stalk pieces for your spaces. "Why run to a store and buy plastic decorations when Mother Nature provides it all?" Schoenberg asks. She notes that corn ...