Corn

What is a corn dryer, how it works and how to make it yourself
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Corn continues to be in demand on the world market, despite the drop in purchase prices. But there is one important nuance - the moisture content of the harvested grain is 35-40%. And long-term storage requires an indicator of 15% ...

What is a corn plow and how to make it yourself
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Corn cobs cannot be stored for long. After harvesting, it is important to process them as quickly as possible. Peeling large volumes of corn by hand is a tiring and repetitive task. To speed up the process and save energy, use ...

How to clean corn from grains at home: the best life hacks for quick processing of a vegetable
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Many people like corn: children and adults, adherents of a healthy lifestyle, lovers of high-calorie cereals and mixed side dishes, cereals and sticks, non-standard PP-baked goods made from various flours. The healthy grain is deservedly stored in ...

How to distinguish feed corn from food corn and the uses of both types
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In the 50-60s of the last century, corn in the USSR was called the queen of the fields. NS Khrushchev planned, by increasing the area of ​​cereal crops, to feed the entire Soviet Union and overtake the USA in milk production and ...

What is a corn seeder: how it works, a review of the best models and how to create it yourself
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Corn requires even placement of seeds in a row, so each plant is given the same germination conditions. For more efficient sowing, seeders are used. There are many models of equipment available on the market with different options ...

What is the yield of corn per hectare: average, the influence of the type of variety or hybrid and other factors
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Corn is one of the main Western crops. In European, and especially in American latitudes, this cereal plant is distinguished by its yield. In Russia, the cultivation of corn does not give such successful results, but with ...

What are the benefits of corn starch, and how it differs from potato
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Starch is a natural thickener, it is used to make jelly and sauces. In Russia, the most popular is potato, but there are other types that differ in chemical composition and have their own advantages ...

How corn is dried on an industrial scale and how to dry it at home
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The most effective method to increase the shelf life of grain is drying. Corn is no exception. The peculiarity of corn grains is that it contains 40% moisture, so for long-term storage it is still better to preserve it. But ...

What is a corn conditioner, how does it work and how to make such a unit with your own hands
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For quick and high-quality harvesting of corn for the winter, you need a conditioner. This unit reduces labor costs and improves product quality. Making a conditioner with your own hands does not take much time, but it will significantly ...

How to choose the right herbicide for corn and process: a review of the best products
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Weed grass in the area with corn has a detrimental effect on the crop and reduces its yield. Resistance, adaptation to weather conditions, aggressive growth make the weeds "unkillable". If regular hand weeding is ineffective or ...

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