How to calculate the costs of drying corn grain was explained by specialists.

Among the main challenges for the corn harvest is the high initial moisture content of the grain. During harvesting, it usually amounts to 28–32%, and even in dry years it rarely drops below 18–20%. In the subsequent reduction of grain moisture to standard indicators, the farmer faces the question: when is it more profitable to turn to the elevator, and when to dry it independently. As noted in the article "Millions for drying services or for your own grain dryer? The dilemma of the corn season" on Elevatorist.com, the elevator is a service for farms with small volumes or those who want to minimize operational processes and are willing to pay for convenience and dependence on external capacities. And for corn producers who seek to maximize profitability and quality, investing in their own grain dryer is one of the most optimal solutions. Thus, the drying costs can be calculated using the following example: For instance, a farm has 1000 hectares of corn with a yield of 9 tons/ha ...