How long can the wet corn co-products be stored?
The answer to this question is dependant on the moisture content of the product, how much air can flow through the feed mass, the environmental conditions and the use of preservatives. Untreated wet distillers grains may need to be fed in 4-5 days before significant spoilage begins in warm weather. Some plants routinely add a preservative which increases the shelf life from days to weeks. This adds a few dollars to the cost of the product however. Other methods to increase shelf life include management similar to silage management such as mixing with other feeds and packing, covering with plastic or bagging. Cool conditions, preservatives and excluding air from the feed mass all extend shelf life of wet co-products.
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