Air drying is one way to reduce the moisture in grain. However, natural-air drying is not effective during the winter, according to Ken Hellevang, North Dakota State University Extension agricultural ...

FARGO - Even though drying conditions are excellent now, some producers may be faced with drying high-moisture or immature corn this fall. To minimize spoilage during drying, do not use natural air or ...

FARGO - Now is the time to start spring natural-air drying grain. "Start natural-air drying corn when the average air temperature is about 40 degrees," says Ken Hellevang, North Dakota State ...

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 ...

This past week we have received calls concerning drying down corn in the bin. Of course, the least costly method of drying field corn is to let it dry naturally in the field. This requires favorable ...