Control shrinkage to prevent the invisible loss.

Grain shrinkage and expansion - Why talk about it?

FACT : Grain is not an inert raw material: it is a living product that breathes and is hygroscopic, absorbing and releasing moisture.
This characteristic leads to a phenomenon that every producer is familiar with: grain shrinkage and expansion. In this blog you will understand the direct relation between volume, weight, and moisture content.

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Agrilog - Mathieu Phaneuf

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