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Extension publications (on-line, hard copy, software) from the Purdue University
Cooperative Extension Service and from other institutions on topics related to grain
quality, grain drying/ conditioning/aeration, stored grain management, pest control,
post-harvest IPM, specialty/IP grains, value-added processing, and stored product
protection are listed below.
Note: If you are aware of related publications we are missing, please
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Grain Drying, Conditioning and Aeration
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Purdue University |
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Calculating Grain Weight Shrinkage in Corn Due to Mechanical Drying,
NCH-61 (1991)
Costs of Drying High-Moisture Corn, GQFS-3 (1992) (pdf)
Dryeration & Bin Cooling Systems for Grain, AE-107 (1980)
Drying
Grain for Quality, SAC2000 pdf (2000)
Drying of High Oil Corn for Quality, GQFS-35 (1998) (pdf)
Drying of White Food Corn for Quality, GQFS-34 (1998) (pdf)
Drying Soybeans Requires Special Considerations, GQFS-16 (1993)
(pdf)
Drying Wheat to Prevent Spoilage and Sprouting, GQFS-11 (1993)
(pdf)
Ear Corn Drying, Storage and Handling, GQFS-29 (1996) (pdf)
Economics of On-Farm Corn Drying, NCH-21 (1985)
Grain
Drydown in the Field After Maturation, (2002) (pdf)
Harvesting, Drying and Storing Frost-Damaged Corn and Soybeans,
GQFS-27 (1996) (pdf)
Harvesting, Drying and Storing Grain Sorghum, AE-82 (1982)
Hybrid Maturity-Energy Relationships in Corn Drying, NCH-51
(1987)
Kernel
Dry Weight
Loss During Post-Maturity Dry-Down Intervals in Corn,
(1996)
Last Minute Grain Dryer Checks, GQFS-19 (1994) (pdf)
Low-Temperature Drying of Corn in Southwestern Indiana, GQFS-30
(1997) (pdf)
Low-Temperature Drying of the 1992 Indiana Corn Crop, GQFS-5
(1992) (pdf)
Optimizing
Dryer Operations, GQFS-15 (2002) (pdf)
Outlook for Fall Harvest-Preparing for the 1992 Corn & Soybean
Crops, GQFS-1 (1992) (pdf)
Post-Maturity Grain Drydown in the Field, (2001)
Proper Use of Moisture Meters, GQFS-14 (1993) (pdf)
Reconditioning
Overly Dry Soybeans, GQFS-48 (2002) (pdf)
Slow versus Fast Low-Temperature Bin Drying of Corn, GQFS-20
(1994) (pdf)
Solar Heat for Grain Drying-Selection, Performance, Management,
AE-108 (1980)
Something
for (Almost) Nothing, (2002) AgWeb.com
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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Winnipeg, Canada |
| Grain
Aeration and Unheated Air Drying, Manitoba Agriculture, MG-7506,
pdf (1986)
Heated-Air
Grain Dryers, Pub 1700, pdf
Noise
Control on Farms, 96-033
(1996)
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Canadian Grain Commission |
| Grain
Drying for Milling Wheat, Commission Facts |
Iowa
State University |
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Low-Temperature Drying Systems in Iowa, PM-1016 pdf (2000)
Soybean Drying and Storage, PM-1636 pdf (1995)
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Kansas State University |
Questions and Answers About Aeration Controllers, MF-2090 pdf
(1995)
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University
of Nebraska |
| Natural
Air Corn Drying, G85-760-A (1985)
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North Carolina State University |
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Postharvest Cooling and Handling
of Sweet Corn, AG-41 (1990) |
North Dakota State University |
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Crop Dryeration and In-Storage Cooling, AE-808 pdf (1983)
Grain Drying, Part I - Introduction, AE-701-1 (rev 1994)
Grain Drying, Part II - Types of Dryers and Drying, AE-701-2
(rev 1994)
Grain Drying, Part III - Energy, Quality Fire, Moisture and Fans,
AE-701-3 (rev 1994)
Grain Drying, Part IV - Heaters, Costs, Safety and Managing Stored
Grain, AE-701-4 (rev 1994)
Natural Air / Low Temperature Crop Drying, EB-35 pdf (1993)
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Ohio State University |
Natural Air Grain Drying in Ohio, AEX-202-90
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Oklahoma
State University |
The
Mechanics and Physics of Modern Grain Aeration Management
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University of Florida |
Granary Software - A Suite of Drying Software Program
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University
of Kentucky |
| Harvesting,
Drying and Storing Grain Sorghum,
AEN-17 pdf |
University of Minnesota |
Dryeration and In-Storage Cooling for Corn Drying, WW-7356-GO
(1998)
Natural-Air Corn Drying in the Upper Midwest, BU-6577-GO (1995)
Wheat and Barley Drying, FS-5949-GO (1992)
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University
of Missouri at Columbia |
Low Temperature, In-bin Drying: Shelled Corn in Southwest, Central
and Northern Missouri, G-01310 (1993)
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Designing Drying and Aeration Systems
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| Purdue
University |
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Fan Sizing and Application for Bin Drying/Cooling of Grain,
AE-106 (1980)
Grain Drying,
Handling, and Storage Handbook, MWPS-13 (1987)
Low Temperature
and Solar Grain Drying Handbook, MWPS-22 (1980)
Dry Grain Aeration
Systems Design Handbook, MWPS-29 (1997)
Dry
Grain Aeration Systems Design Tool, ExcelSpreadsheet (2002)
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Kansas State University |
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Questions and Answers about Aeration Controllers, pdf (1995)
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University of Minnesota |
FANS Program (available via the homepage of the Post-Harvest Handling
Program)
Management of Stored Grain with Aeration, FO-1327-GO (1991)
Selecting Fans and Determining Airflow for Crop Drying, Cooling and
Storage, FO-5716-GO (1999) |
University of Nebraska |
Aeration of Stored Grain, G84-692-A (rev 1993)
Ventilation Fans: Performance, G95-1242-A (1995)
Ventilation Fans: Types and Sizes, G95-1243-A (1995)
Ventilation Fans: Efficiency and Maintenance, G95-1244-A (1995)
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Economics of Grain Handling, Drying and Storage
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Purdue University |
Disaster Payments for Low-Quality 1992 Indiana Corn, GQFS-9 (1993)
(pdf)
Economics of On-Farm Corn Drying, NCH-21 (1985)
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Kansas State University |
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Economic Issues with Dry-Edible Beans, MF-2533 (2001)
Economic Issues with Grain Sorghum, MF-2513 (2001)
Economic Issues with Soybeans, MF-2512 (2001)
Economic Issues with Sunflowers, MF-2514 (2001)
Economic Issues with Value-Enhanced Corn, MF-2430 (1999)
Economics
of On-Farm Storage, MF-2474 pdf (2001)
Economics
of On-Farm Storage, EXCEL spreadsheet (2001)
Economic
Issues with White Corn,
MF-2497 (2000)
Grain
Marketing Plans for Farmers, MF-2458 (2000)
Inland
Grain Elevator Operating Costs and Capital Requirements, B-644
(1983)
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North Dakota
State University |
Calculating
Grain Drying Cost, AE-923 pdf (1995)
Grain
Moisture Content Effects and Management, AE-905 pdf (1995) |
University
of Illinois |
| Adjusting
for Moisture: Excerpts from Proceedings of an Equivalent Bushel
Workshop, AE-4720 pdf (1997)
Alternative
Market Channels for Specialty Corn and Soybeans, AE-4726 pdf
(1999)
Component
Pricing in the Soybean Industry, AE-4702 pdf (1994)
Economic
Effects of Moisture Changes in Grains and Oilseed, AE-4718 pdf
(1996)
Economic
Evaluation of Air Dried Corn, AE-4698 pdf (1993)
Marketing
of Specialty Corn and Soybean Crops, AE-4733 pdf (2000)
Privatization
Progress in the South African Maize Industry, AE-4723 pdf (1998)
The
Argentine Grain Industry: the Start of Privatization, AE-4716
pdf (1996)
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University
of Minnesota |
| Calculating
Bushels, (1998)
On-Farm
Grain Storage Costs: Consider all the Factors,
(1998)
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Safety During Grain Handling, Drying and Storage
(return to top) |
| Purdue
University |
| Dangers
of Flowing Grain, S-77 (rev 1990)
Grain
Storage Problems are Increasing the Dangers to Farm Operators,
GQFS-8 (1993) (pdf)
Using
Grain Harvesting Equipment Safely, S-74 (1977)
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Kansas
State University |
| Safety
Measures in Handling Stored Grain, AF-170 pdf (1989) |
North
Dakota State University |
Caught
in the Grain!, AE-1102 (1995)
Safety
With Grain Augers, AE-1071 (1995) |
Oklahoma
State University |
| OSU
Grain Elevator Dust Emission, CR-1108 pdf |
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Grain Storage Systems and Management
(return to top)
Emergency/Temporary Grain Storage Systems |
| Purdue
University |
| Adapting
Silage Silos for Dry Grain Storage, AE-93 (1978)
Outdoor
Pile Volume Calculator,
EXCEL Spreadsheet (2002)
Shifting
from Corn Drying to Corn Storage,
GQFS-6
(1992)
(pdf)
Temporary
Corn Storage in Outdoor Piles, AE-91 pdf (rev 1999)
Temporary
Grain Storage Considerations, GQFS-38 (1998) (pdf)
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Kansas
State University |
| Emergency
Storage of Grain: Outdoor Piling, MF-2363 (1998) |
North
Dakota State University |
Crop
Storage Management, AE-791 pdf (1990) 1990Z)
Temporary
Grain Storage, AE-84 (rev 1998) |
University of
Minnesota |
Calculating
Bushels, (1998)
Converting
Tower Silos for Dry Grain Storage, (1998)
Planning
Grain Drying, Handling and Storage Facilities, (2000)
Using
Flat Buildings for Dry Grain Storage, (1998)
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University
of Nebraska |
| Computations
on Grain Stored in Various Configurations
Grain
Storage: Value, Costs, and Returns
Temporary/
Emergency Grain Storage Options, (1998) |
Stored Grain Quality
Management
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| Purdue
University |
| Grain
Storage Problems are Increasing the Dangers to Farm Operators,
GQFS-8 (1997) (pdf)
Integrating
Temp & Pest Management for Successful Grain Storage, GQFS-12
(1993) (pdf)
Keeping
Cold Grain Cold, GQFS-21 (1995) (pdf)
Managing
Grain for Year-Round Storage, AE-90 (1979)
Maximize
Grain Quality & Profits Using S.L.A.M., ID-207 (1994)
Moisture
Accumulation Surface Crusting and Management, Feed & Grain,
Feb/March 2001
Rewarming
Supercold Grain, GQFS-17 (1994) (pdf)
S.L.A.M.,
(poster)
Why
is Stored Corn Deteriorating Prematurely?, GQFS-7 (1993) (pdf)
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Alabama A&M
and Auburn Universities |
Maintaining
Quality in Stored Grain,
ANR-330 (1989)
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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Winnipeg, Canada |
Protection
of Farm-Stored Grains, Oilseeds and Pulses from Insects, Mites and
Moulds,
1851/E (Revised) pdf Grain
Preservation Biosystems, University
of Manitoba, pdf |
Colorado State
University |
| Managing
Stored Grain, No. 00117 (2001) |
Iowa
State University |
| Guidance
on Flood Water-Damaged Grain, DR-42 pdf (1993) |
Kansas
State University |
Peaking
Grain in Round Storage Structures, MF-933 pdf (1989)
Stored
Grain in Kansas, L-840 pdf (1991)
Storing
Wheat, MF-855 pdf (1987) |
Oklahoma
State University |
Stored
Product Management, E-912 (selected chapters in pdf)
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University
of Minnesota |
Wheat
and Barley Storage, FS-5947-GO (1992)
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University
of Nebraska |
| Holding
Wet Corn With Aeration, G87-862-A (rev 1995)
Initial
Condition Determines Quality of Stored Grain, (1998)
Management
to Maintain Stored Grain Quality, G94-1199-A (1994)
Management
- The Key to Maintaining Stored Grain Quality, I-98
Prepare
Grain Bins and Equipment for Harvest, (1998)
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Stored Grain Pest Management
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| Purdue
University |
| Grain
Mite Infestation: Prevention and Control, GQFS-13 (1993) (pdf)
Popcorn
Agri-Chemical Handbook, (2004)
Post-Harvest
Pocket Guide, ID-215 (1997)
Preventing
Insect Problems in Farm-Stored Corn, NCH-7 (1984)
Purdue
Post-Harvest IPM Educator CD-ROM,
CD-ID-1 (1997)
Stored
Grain Insect Pest Management, E-66 pdf (rev 1991)
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Alabama A&M and Auburn Universities |
| Insect
Management, IPM-330 (1999)
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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations |
| Manual
of Fumigation for Insect Control, FAO Plant Production and Protection
Paper 54 |
Iowa
State University |
| Indian
Meal Moth, (1996) |
Kansas
State University |
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Integrated
Pest Management in Kansas Farm-Stored Wheat Using Aeration Controllers,
SRP-737 pdf (1995)
Stored
Grain Advisor (Expert System Software)
Management
of Stored Grain Insects - Part I, pdf (1987)
Management
of Stored Grain Insects - Part II, pdf (1989)
Management
of Stored Grain Insects - Part III, pdf (1993)
SAM
(Sanitation Aeration Monitoring): An Integrated Pest Control Strategy
for Farm-Stored Wheat, MF-2113 pdf (1995)
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Michigan
State University |
Stored
Grain Pest Management (1996)
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University
of Georgia |
Insect
Management in Grain Stored on the Farm, B-1101 (1994)
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University
of Minnesota |
Controlling
Indianmeal Moths in Shelled Corn and Soybeans,
FS-0996-GO (1990)
Fumigating
Stored Grain, FS-1034-GO (1990)
Preventing
Stored-Grain Insect Infestation, FS-0997-GO (1990)
Stored
Product Insects and Biological Control Agents (chapter from E-912,
1997)
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University of
Nebraska |
Pest
Management of Farm-Stored Grain, EC88-1534-A
Fumigating
Farm-Stored Grain With Aluminum Phosphide, G86-790-A (rev 1998)
Rodent-Proof
Construction: Drains and Feeding Equipment, G94-1217-A (1994)
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Stored Grain Insect Images
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| Purdue
University |
| Insect
Pests of Home Stored Foods, E-37 pdf (2000)
Principal
Stored Grain Insects of Indiana, E-80 pdf (rev 2000)
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Clemson
University |
Stored
Grain Insect Images
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Ohio
State University |
| Confused
and Red Flour Beetles, HYG-2087-97
Sawtoothed
and Merchant Grain Beetles, HYG-2086-97
Granary
and Rice Weevils, HYG-2088-97 |
Stored Grain Diseases and Spoilage
(return to top) |
| Purdue
University |
Blue
Eye in Corn, GQFS-18 (1994) (pdf)
Blue
Eye In Corn, BP-49 (rev 2001)
Cob
Rot Damaged Corn, GQFS-28 (1996) (pdf)
Diplodia
Ear Rots in Indiana, GQFS-45 pdf (2000) (pdf)
Ear
Rot and Mycotoxin Survey 1995, GQFS-25 (1996) (pdf)
Gib
Ear Rot of Corn, GQFS-2 (1992) (pdf)
Head
Scab of Wheat and Vomitoxin, GQFS-22 (1995) (pdf)
Indiana
Stored-Corn Quality Survey - Preliminary Conclusions, GQFS-10
(1993) (pdf)
Moldy
Corn Poisoning in Horses (Leukoencephalomalacia), ID-189 (1992)
Mycotoxins
and Mycotoxin Test Kits, BP-47 (1994)
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Alabama
A&M and Auburn Universities |
Mycotoxins
and Mycotoxicoses, ANR-767 (1993)
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Colorado
State University |
Aflatoxins,
No. 00306 (2001) |
Iowa
State University |
| Soybean
Cyst Nematode, PM-879 pdf (1995) |
Kansas
State University |
Mycotoxins
in Feed Grains and Ingredients, MF-2061 pdf (1995)
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Ohio State University |
| Moldy
Grains, Mycotoxins and Feeding Problems |
University
of Kentucky |
| Mycotoxins
in Corn Produced by Fusarium Fungi, ID-121 |
University
of Missouri |
| Stored
Grain Fungi |
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Utilization & Processing of Grains & Oilseeds
(return to top) |
| Purdue
University |
Alcohol
Distillation: Basic Principles, Equipment, Performance, Relationships,
and Safety,
AE-117 (1984) |
Penn State |
EnergySelectors
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Feed Processing
(return to top) |
Purdue University |
Carryover
Corn May Still Threaten Horses, GQFS-4 (1992) (pdf)
Making
Better Pellets, Feed and Grain, January 2000
Vomitoxin
in Feed Wheat for Hogs, GQFS-26 (1996) (pdf)
Utilizing
Drought-Damaged Corn, NCH-58 (1993)
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Iowa State University |
Identifying
Valuable Corn Quality Traits for Starch Production, EDC-194 pdf
(1999)
Identifying
Valuable Corn Quality Traits for Livestock Feed, EDC-195 pdf (1999) |
University
of Nebraska |
Grain
Processing for Feedlot Cattle, G73-14-A (1976) Grain
Sorghum Processing Sorghum for Beef Cattle, G74-136-A (1987)
Importance
of Grain Quality, Nutrient Composition and Processing for Dairy Cattle,
G94-1229-A (1994)
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Kansas State University |
Avoiding
Drug Carryover During Feed Processing and Delivery, MF-2055 pdf
(1996) Bagged
Ingredient Storage,
MF-2040 pdf (1995) Bulk
Ingredient Storage,
MF-2039 pdf (1995)
Effects
of Diet Particle Size on Animal Performance, MF-2050 pdf (1995)
Evaluating
Feed Components and Finished Feeds, MF-2037 pdf (1996)
Evaluating
Particle Size, MF-2051 pdf (1995)
Grain
Grading Standards in Feed Manufacturing, MF-2034 pdf (1997)
Hammermills
and Roller mills, MF-2048 pdf (1996)
Medicated
Feed Additives for Beef Cattle and Calves, MF-2043 pdf (2000)
Medicated
Feed Additives for Swine, MF-2042 pdf (2000)
On-Farm
Feed Manufacturers Quality Assurance Pocket Manual, MF-2091 pdf
(1995)
Portable
Grinder Mixers, MF-2054 pdf (1995)
Premixing,
MF-2056 pdf (1996)
Preventative
Maintenance for Feed Processing Facilities and Equipment, MF-204
pdf (1997)
Quality
Assurance for On-Farm Feed Manufacturing, MF-2033 pdf (1997)
Rotating
Drum Mixers,
MF-2053 pdf (1995)
Sampling
Feed Components and Finished Feed, MF-2036 pdf (1995)
Testing
Mixer Performance, MF-1172 pdf (1994)
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Quality/Value-Added/Specialty/IP Grains
(return to top) |
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Purdue University
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A
Multi-Year IP Plan, (2002) AgWeb.com Concerns
over Pharmaceutical Traits in Grains, GQFS-47 (2002) (pdf)
GMO Issues
Facing Indiana Farmers in 2001, GQFS-46 (2001) (pdf)
Grain Quality Issues Related to Genetically Modified Crops, GQFS-42
(1999) (pdf)
High
Oil Corn Composition, GQFS-33 (1997) (pdf)
High
Value Soybean Composition, GQFS-39 (1998) (pdf)
Quality Grain Needs TLC, GQFS-23 (1995)
(pdf)
1995
Indiana Corn Quality Survey - Composition Data, GQFS-24 (1996)
(pdf)
1996
Indiana Corn Quality Survey - Composition Data, GQFS-32 (1997)
(pdf)
1996
Indiana Soybean Composition Data,
GQFS-31(1997) (pdf)
1997
Indiana Corn Composition Data, GQFS-37 (1998) (pdf)
1997
Indiana Soybean Composition Data, GQFS-36 (1998) (pdf)
1998
Indiana Corn Composition Data, GQFS-40 (1999) (pdf)
1998
Indiana Soybean Composition Data,
GQFS-41 (1999) (pdf)
1999
Indiana Corn Composition Data, GQFS-43 (2000) (pdf)
1999
Indiana Soybean Composition Data, GQFS-44 (2000) (pdf)
Specialists:
Biotech Varieties not Critical for Indiana Farmers, (2001) AgWeb.com
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Canadian Grain Commission |
| Conversion
Tables for Use with Moisture Meters, Model 919/3.5 and 393/3.5
Grain
Grades and Standards, Commission Facts
Moisture
Determination Guidelines for Moisture Meters,
Model 919/3.5" and 393/3.5"
Official
Grain Grading Guide, pdf (2001)
Sampling
Systems Manual, Industry Services, pdf (2001)
Test
Weight Conversion Charts
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Kansas
State University |
| Corn
Grading Procedures, EP-96 pdf (2000)
Economic
Issues with Genetically Modified (GM) Food and Feed Grains,
MF-2449 (2000)
Sorghum
Grading Procedures, EP-97 pdf (2000)
Soybean
Grading Procedures, EP-95 pdf (2000)
Wheat
Grading Procedures, EP-98 pdf (2000)
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University
of Illinois |
| Changes
in Soybean Quality Between U.S. Origins and Foreign Destinations,
AE-4715 pdf (1996)
Comparative
Quality for the Japanese Corn Starch Industry, AE-4725 pdf (1999)
Farmer's
Selection Criteria for Soybean Varieties, AE-4724 pdf (1998)
Illinois
Farmers' Selection Criteria for Soybean Varieties 2000, AE-4742
pdf (2001)
Illinois
Farmers' Selection Criteria for Soybean Varieties, 1999, AE-4730,
(1999)
Producer
Alternatives in Growing Specialty Corn and Soybeans, AE-4732
pdf (2000)
Search
for Solutions in the EU-US GMO Debate, AE-4731 pdf (2000)
Soybean
Quality in Illinois, AE-4709 pdf (1995)
Soybean
Quality for Korean Tofu Processors, AE-4729 pdf (1999)
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University of Minnesota |
Identity
Preservation (IP) of Grain Crops, (2001)
Segregating
Genetically Modified Crops, (1999)
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University
of Nebraska
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Distiller
Grains, MP-51 (1997) On-Farm
Storage of Dry Edible Beans,
EC-99-794-B (1999)
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USDA |
Identity
Preserved Grain - Logistical Overview
Enhancing
the Quality of U.S. Grain for International Trade, PB89-187199
(1989) pdf
Grain
Quality in International Trade: A Comparison of Major U.S. Competitors,
PB89-187249 (1989) pdf
Grain
Sampling Procedures, GIPSA (2001) pdf
Official
United States Standards, GIPSA
Principal
Types of Corn Damage, GIPSA pdf
Principal
Types of Sorghum Damage, GIPSA pdf
Principal
Types of Soybean Damage, GIPSA pdf
Principal
Types of Wheat Damage, GIPSA pdf
U.S.
Corn Inspection, GIPSA (2001) pdf
U.S.
Rice Inspection, GIPSA (2001) pdf
U.S.
Sorghum Inspection, GIPSA (2001) pdf
U.S.
Soybean Inspection, GIPSA (2001) pdf
U.S.
Wheat Inspection, GIPSA (2001) pdf
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U.S.
Grains Council |
| U.S.
Corn: Storage in Tropical Climates
U.S.
Sorghum: Storage in Tropical Climates
Value-Enhanced
Grains Quality Report, 1999-2000
Value-Enhanced
Grains Quality Report, 2000-2001
Value-Enhanced
Grains Quality Report, 2001-2002
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For
more information contact:
Dr. Dirk E. Maier
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Phone: (765) 494-1175
e -mail: maier@purdue.edu
Dr. Linda J. Mason
Entomology
Phone: (765) 494-4586
e -mail: lmason@entm.purdue.edu
Dr. Charles P. Woloshuk
Botany & Plant Pathology
Phone: (765) 494-3450
e -mail: woloshuk@btny.purdue.edu

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