Soybean Quality, Drying & Storage FAQ

Drying Soybeans or Corn

How to dry the high moisture soybeans for seed at a cooler temperatures, rising humidity and rainy days?
Is there an equilibrium moisture curve (EMC) for soybeans? What would be a "guess" as to how long it should take to dry ~1200 bushels of food grade organic beans from 15% to 12-13%(at ~40-50F and <50% RH) with a 7hp fan?
What are differences in composition betweem the whole bean and a dehulled bean?
What does moisture level of 13% of soybean really mean?
Would increased airflow alone be able to dry soybeans in high humidity locations?
Would reducing the oxygen content in the storage area delay degradation of the oil in soybeans and thus delay rancidity?
what is the drying season is for soybeans in different parts of the world and how soon does it have to be dried for storage?

Soybean Quality

Soybean Storage

Can I store soybeans that I don't plant until next year and expect them to germinate?
Can trans-ocean shipment between different humidity environments affects soybean weight loss in a container?
Does the color of green soybeans change during storage?
If a pile of soybeans reaches 85慢 in hot humid conditions, what has happened to the soybeans and what might happen next?
What are the recommended conditions for long-term soybean storage?
What is the best way to fill a Harvestore that has been converted to dry storage?
What would be the acceptable loss when storing soybeans (entering with 13% and leaving with 12%) for about 4 months?

This information provided by:
Marvin R. Paulsen
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