Replace excessively worn augers. Rotary combines are generally recommended. Some field drying is good, in that it lowers drying costs. High-oil corn may be artificially dried at low temperatures. Temperature must be kept below 110 F during the drying process to minimize undesirable quality losses.
Many producers prefer to transfer corn to separate storage facilities after drying.
Corn Handling and Cleaning. Keep high-oil corn separated at harvest and in storage. Clean dry corn before placing it into a storage bin to improve air flow and reduce the potential for spoilage problems. Storage bins should be swept clean prior to placing grain in them to reduce insect problems. Run a cooling cycle through grain once a month during the fall and throughout the winter to lower grain temperature by 10 to 15 F at a time.