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Lower test weights may impact overall yields this fall

Lowered test weights in corn and soybeans will impact many producers this fall.
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Published: Aug 15, 2012
Test weight of 2012 corn could be lighter than usual because of less than adequate starch filling, but lower test weights do not always parallel the amount of moisture in the grain. Test weight is a function of the weight of a bushel volume, and while the volume may not change, the producer may be paid more or less based on the test weight of the grain than on the volume. Many factors affect test weight, including fungal issues and temperature at drydown.

More information:
http://farmgateblog.com/article/how-will-test-weight-impact-the-value-of-your-2012-corn



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