{"id":17746,"date":"2021-03-02T13:29:56","date_gmt":"2021-03-02T12:29:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mecmargroup.com\/news\/discover_how_to_quickly_dry_corn_to_reduce_losses-51"},"modified":"2026-09-01T11:18:45","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T09:18:45","slug":"discover_how_to_quickly_dry_corn_to_reduce_losses-51","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mecmargroup.com\/en\/news\/discover_how_to_quickly_dry_corn_to_reduce_losses-51","title":{"rendered":"How to dry maize after harvest"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mecmargroup.com\/en\/news\/discover_how_to_quickly_dry_corn_to_reduce_losses-51\/#Why_aflatoxins_are_the_real_enemy_of_unstabilized_corn\" >Why aflatoxins are the real enemy of unstabilized corn \u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mecmargroup.com\/en\/news\/discover_how_to_quickly_dry_corn_to_reduce_losses-51\/#Measuring_and_monitoring_grain_moisture\" >Measuring and monitoring grain moisture \u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mecmargroup.com\/en\/news\/discover_how_to_quickly_dry_corn_to_reduce_losses-51\/#Physics_behind_an_efficient_drying_cycle\" >Physics behind an efficient drying cycle \u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mecmargroup.com\/en\/news\/discover_how_to_quickly_dry_corn_to_reduce_losses-51\/#The_economic_cost_of_poor_post-harvest_management\" >The economic cost of poor post-harvest management \u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mecmargroup.com\/en\/news\/discover_how_to_quickly_dry_corn_to_reduce_losses-51\/#Proper_storage_after_drying\" >Proper storage after drying \u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mecmargroup.com\/en\/news\/discover_how_to_quickly_dry_corn_to_reduce_losses-51\/#Mobile_dryers\" >Mobile dryers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mecmargroup.com\/en\/news\/discover_how_to_quickly_dry_corn_to_reduce_losses-51\/#Tower_dryers\" >Tower dryers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mecmargroup.com\/en\/news\/discover_how_to_quickly_dry_corn_to_reduce_losses-51\/#Cob_dryers\" >Cob dryers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mecmargroup.com\/en\/news\/discover_how_to_quickly_dry_corn_to_reduce_losses-51\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><b>Corn<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, like many other types of cereal, needs to undergo stabilization processes\u00a0 in order not to degenerate during the storage phase. In fact, for its <\/span><b>correct post\u00a0 harvest conservation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, corn must be brought to a <\/span><b>safe drying level <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that complies\u00a0 with legal requirements and best quality to achieve the best sale value.\u00a0 Although in the past drying took place naturally through ambient air ventilation,\u00a0 today it is no longer economically viable due to the large quantities collected\u00a0 and the ripening period in which solar radiation is not sufficient to evaporate\u00a0 excess water, exposing the corn to long drying time and big manual efforts,\u00a0 leading to increasing deterioration risks.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some countries and especially in those cases where the moisture content at\u00a0 harvest is low, typ 15%- 16%, the <\/span><b>sun drying process <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is still used, for example by\u00a0 placing a thin layer of corn on jute or polyethylene sheets and leaving them for\u00a0 several hours a day under the sunlight or drying groups of cobs knotted\u00a0 together.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-37010\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mecmargroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dry-maize-after-harvest-300x186.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mecmargroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dry-maize-after-harvest-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mecmargroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dry-maize-after-harvest-600x372.png 600w, https:\/\/www.mecmargroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dry-maize-after-harvest.png 637w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, to speed up the drying process, some farmers delay the harvest until\u00a0 the humidity of the grain drops further, increasing the likelihood of self fermentation, the attack of insects, fungi and aflatoxins. The mycotoxins\u00a0 produced would render the harvested corn unhealthy, thus unusable and non-<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">commercial viable, nullifying the efforts of cultivation and harvesting and the\u00a0 possibilities of sale. In addition to the development of <\/span><b>mold<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, letting the corn dry\u00a0 in the field also involves exposing the crop to unfavorable weather conditions\u00a0 and wildlife risks.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To ensure a correct and fast drying of the corn, it is necessary to remove the\u00a0 humidity through suitably calibrated <\/span><b>dryers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: pushing <\/span><b>hot air <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">between the\u00a0 kernels favors the evaporation of the inner moisture which, diffusing from the\u00a0 core to the outer skin, will be removed with the hot air ventilation The\u00a0 combination of airflow and heating power will speed up the process. For\u00a0 effective and efficient drying &#8211; depending on the final use such as sowing,\u00a0 industry, livestock or human nutrition &#8211; it is necessary to find a <\/span><b>balance between\u00a0 speed and temperature <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that allows the drying process to be carried out as quickly as possible and\u00a0 without damaging the grain.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This balance is achieved by drying at variable temperatures depending on the\u00a0 moisture content of the product entering and leaving, the external temperature\u00a0 and relevant humidity and the <\/span><b>conformation of the grain<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, whether small,\u00a0 medium, large or flat grain. The goal is to obtain a residual humidity of 13-14% and the corn cooled close to environmental temperature as possible, since\u00a0 storing dried but hot corn can lead to issues with condensation and moisture\u00a0 recovery in the corn The air temperature during drying varies depending on the\u00a0 final use of the corn, typically 90 \u00b0 C +\/- 20 \u00b0 C, for example, 110\u00b0 C for corn\u00a0 intended for human food or animal feed purposes.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_aflatoxins_are_the_real_enemy_of_unstabilized_corn\"><\/span>Why aflatoxins are the real enemy of unstabilized corn <b>\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aflatoxins are toxic metabolites produced mainly by the molds <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aspergillus flavus <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aspergillus parasiticus<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which thrive when cereals are <\/span><b>exposed to <\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><b>prolonged heat and moisture \u2014 the exact conditions triggered by <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a delayed <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">harvest or slow, uneven drying.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These compounds are not destroyed by ordinary cooking or processing, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">even minute traces can render a batch of corn unfit for both animal feed and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">human consumption. Regulatory bodies such as the European Union and the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA impose strict maximum limits on aflatoxin content, and a single failed <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">laboratory test can result in the rejection of an entire shipment, with the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">economic loss falling entirely on the producer. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is why <\/span><b>timing matters as much as temperature<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: the window between <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">harvest and the start of drying should be as short as possible, since mold growth <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and toxin production can begin within hours under favorable conditions. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Measuring_and_monitoring_grain_moisture\"><\/span>Measuring and monitoring grain moisture <b>\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing the exact moisture content of the grain (both before and during drying) <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is essential to calibrate the process correctly. The most common field method <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">uses a capacitance or conductance moisture meter, which deliver immediate <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">readings but can be skewed by grain temperature and needs periodic calibration <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">against the reference oven-drying method (heating a sample at a fixed <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">temperature and measuring weight loss). <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Mecmar dryers <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">now feature automatic moisture probes for direct monitoring <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the moisture while drying, feeding real-time data to a control system that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">continuously adjusts airflow and temperature. This constant monitoring <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">protects grain quality and prevents over-drying, a costly mistake that wastes <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">energy, cracks kernels, and ultimately leads to a direct financial loss.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Physics_behind_an_efficient_drying_cycle\"><\/span>Physics behind an efficient drying cycle <b>\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At its core, drying is a process of heat and mass transfer. As hot air flows through <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the grain, it raises the kernel temperature, forcing internal moisture to migrate <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to the surface and evaporate. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rate of evaporation depends on the difference between the vapor pressure <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">at the kernel surface and that of the surrounding air, which is why <\/span><b>both<\/b><b>\u00a0 <\/b><b>temperature and relative humidity of the drying air matter as much as airflow <\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><b>volume<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the temperature is too high or the airflow too fast relative to the grain&#8217;s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">internal moisture migration rate, the outer layer of the kernel can dry and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">harden before the core has released its moisture, trapping moisture inside and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">creating conditions for later spoilage or stress cracks. This is why a well-designed\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dryer works in stages, alternating heating and resting (or heating and cooling) <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">phases to let moisture equalize throughout each kernel (a principle sometimes <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">called &#8220;tempering&#8221;) before the next wave of hot air.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-37018\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mecmargroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dry-maize-after-harvest1-300x126.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mecmargroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dry-maize-after-harvest1-300x126.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mecmargroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dry-maize-after-harvest1.png 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_economic_cost_of_poor_post-harvest_management\"><\/span>The economic cost of poor post-harvest management <b>\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post-harvest corn losses are a significant, yet often overlooked, drain on a farm&#8217;s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bottom line. Without adequate drying infrastructure, moisture-related spoilage <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and mold can wipe out over 20% of the harvested volume<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the true financial damage goes well beyond the physical loss of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">crop. Export will be strictly controlled and limited, moreover buyers apply <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">severe quality discounts to lots showing elevated moisture or mold, drastically <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cutting the price paid per ton and erasing profit margins. Ultimately, investing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in advanced drying technology shields your revenue by preventing outright crop <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">loss and locking in the maximum market value of grain that would otherwise be <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heavily downgraded.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Proper_storage_after_drying\"><\/span>Proper storage after drying <b>\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drying alone is not enough to guarantee that corn stays in optional and healty<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">condition until it is sold or used: the way it is stored afterward is equally critical.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-37026\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mecmargroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dry-maize-after-harvest2-300x156.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mecmargroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dry-maize-after-harvest2-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mecmargroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dry-maize-after-harvest2-600x312.png 600w, https:\/\/www.mecmargroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dry-maize-after-harvest2.png 637w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dried grain should be uniformly cooled and kept in bins equipped with aeration <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">systems. This allows air to circulate slowly through the mass, preventing the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">formation of moisture pockets caused by temperature differences within the<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">silo.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-37034\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mecmargroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dry-maize-after-harvest3-300x232.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mecmargroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dry-maize-after-harvest3-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mecmargroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dry-maize-after-harvest3-600x463.png 600w, https:\/\/www.mecmargroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dry-maize-after-harvest3.png 636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, periodic monitoring of grain temperature at different heights <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">helps detect early signs of hot spots, which can indicate localized moisture <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">migration or insect activity long before visible damage appears. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately, Combining correct drying with careful storage management is what <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">determines whether a harvest retains its full market value. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the characteristics and intended use of the crop, <\/span><b>Mecmar <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">offers <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a wide range of <\/span><b>drying solutions <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">designed to reduce waste and mitigate climate <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">related risks. By ensuring the product is safely prepared for long-term storage, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">these technologies allow agricultural professionals to increase productivity and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">safeguard their profitability, effectively minimizing post-harvest losses through <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">efficient and reliable processing.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, you can find out <\/span><b>how to dry corn quickly to reduce losses <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mecmar solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mobile_dryers\"><\/span>Mobile dryers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mecmar <a href=\"\/?product_cat=mobile_dryers-2\">mobile dryers<\/a> can process corn from any initial moisture content,\u00a0 bringing it down to safe levels for long-term storage. Featuring a compact design\u00a0 and robust wheels, these dryers are <\/span><b>highly portable<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, making relocation fast and\u00a0 practical, without need of application for local authorizations. They operate on\u00a0 a batch-drying cycle, meaning a specific volume of product is loaded, dried, and\u00a0 completely unloaded before the next cycle begins. This makes them the ideal\u00a0 solution for <\/span><b>drying small (starting from 3 tons) to medium quantities (e.g. 25\u00a0 tons), or for farmers who need to process multiple batches of different cereal <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">types. Still these dryers give flexibility to be connected to storage facilities as\u00a0 well as operating in areas without storage infrastructures.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-37042\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mecmargroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dry-maize-after-harvest4-300x203.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mecmargroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dry-maize-after-harvest4-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mecmargroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dry-maize-after-harvest4-600x406.png 600w, https:\/\/www.mecmargroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dry-maize-after-harvest4.png 619w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tower_dryers\"><\/span>Tower dryers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For large quantities of corn, Mecmar offers continuous <a href=\"\/?product_cat=tower_dryers-1\">tower dryers<\/a>. This\u00a0 solution ensures optimal grain treatment by preventing thermal shock. After the\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drying phase, the corn is gradually cooled until its temperature is just 6-7\u00b0C\u00a0 above ambient levels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A major advantage of Mecmar tower dryers is the ability to recover heat from\u00a0 the grain during the cooling phase. This drastically reduces fuel consumption,\u00a0 leading to <\/span><b>substantial economic savings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Ultimately, by the end of the process,\u00a0 the cereal reaches the unloading area perfectly clean and cooled to room\u00a0 temperature.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cob_dryers\"><\/span>Cob dryers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the experience in drying cereals and from the constant dialogue with\u00a0 customers and farmers, Mecmar has created the CD30 corn dryer that allows\u00a0 the drying of 14\/15 tons of corn on the cob. This type of drying allows the grain\u00a0 to be treated while it is still attached to the cob, simulating the ambient drying\u00a0 of the cobs with a stable and homogeneous airflow at constant air speed and\u00a0 stable air temperature, for reaching the maximum of drying performances,\u00a0 ensuring the protection of the germ throughout the drying process, and allowing a <\/span><b>high level of germination <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of the dried grains.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mecmar has designed this dryer so that it can be easily assembled and used.\u00a0 Furthermore, the presence of a <\/span><b>heat exchanger <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">makes it ideal for gentle and\u00a0 respectful drying of the grain, using only hot and clean air without combustion\u00a0 products. This solution is particularly advantageous for those farmers who do\u00a0 not have combine harvesters for harvesting corn and for small communities.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those involved in cereal cultivation know that it is in their interest not to lose any crop due to improper storage. Therefore, preventing mold and\u00a0 deterioration caused by humidity, along with choosing the correct conservation\u00a0 system, are fundamental steps to reduce post-harvest losses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mecmargroup.com\/en\/lp\/calcolatore-costi-essiccazione\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28917 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mecmargroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Macmar-banner-calcolatore-ENG.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mecmargroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Macmar-banner-calcolatore-ENG.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mecmargroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Macmar-banner-calcolatore-ENG-300x49.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mecmargroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Macmar-banner-calcolatore-ENG-768x126.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mecmargroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Macmar-banner-calcolatore-ENG-600x98.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Corn, like many other types of cereal, needs to undergo stabilization processes\u00a0 in order not to degenerate during the storage phase. 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