Corn Facts

Important facts regarding the production, processing and progress of corn.

One Bushel of Corn (56lb) Provides:
31.5 lb. of starch
OR
33 lb. of sweetener
OR
2.8 gal. of fuel ethanol
OR
22.4 lb. of PLA fiber/polymer
PLUS
17.5 lb. of distillers dried grains with solubles*
13.5 lb. of gluten feed**
2.6 lb. of gluten meal**
17.5 lb. of distillers dried grains with solubles*
AND
1.5 lb. of corn oil**
*In dry grind ethanol process **In wet mill ethanol process. Gluten feed is 20 percent protein and gluten meal is 60 percent protein.

Components of Yellow Dent Corn:
(Wet Weight)
3.8% Corn Oil
16% Water
19.2% Protein & Fiber
61% Starch

Total Digestable Nutrients (TDN)
Cracked Corn:
90% TDN
Shelled Corn:
88% TDN
Ear Corn:
78-80% TDN

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