Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm

Grain Drying Energy Use

Authors: H. Mark Hanna (Iowa State University) , Dana Schweitzer (Iowa State University)

Abstract

Direct energy expenses (diesel, gasoline, propane, electricity) total more than $1 billion annually for Iowa’s farmers. When it’s required, grain drying energy can be significant for corn. This study measured propane and electrical energy used in high temperature bin drying of corn on the research farm.

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How to Cite: Hanna, H. & Schweitzer, D. (2016) “Grain Drying Energy Use”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports. 2015(1).