Moisture: Corn Moist affects the ability of the hammer mill to effectively break up corn prior to processing, reducing efficiency. No average of loads, no shrink and dry charges. Basis 15.0% Moisture (no discount), Maximum 16.0%.
| Moisture Level | Discount |
|---|---|
| 15.1 – 15.5 | -2.5 Cents Bushel |
| 15.6 – 16.0 | -5 Cents Bushel |
| 16.1 – 16.5 | -7.5 Cents Bushel |
| 16.6 – 17.0 | -10 Cents Bushel |
| 17.1 – 17.5 | -12.5 Cents Bushel |
| 17.6 – 18.0 | -15 Cents Bushel |
| 18.1 – 18.5 | -17.5 Cents Bushel |
| 18.6 – 19.0 | -20 Cents Bushel |
Test Weight: Test Weight (TW) reflects the volume of starch needed to produce an equivalent amount of ethanol. Lower TW requires more corn to produce equivalent amount of ethanol. Basis 54.0 TW (no discount).
| Test Weight | Discount |
|---|---|
| 54.0 + | No Discount |
| 53.0 – 53.9 | -1 Cents Bushel |
| 52.0 – 52.9 | -2 Cents Bushel |
| 51.0 – 51.9 | -4 Cents Bushel |
| 50.0 – 50.9 | -6 Cents Bushel |
| 49.0 – 49.9 | -9 Cents Bushel |
| 48.0 – 48.9 | -12 Cents Bushel |
| 47.0 – 47.9 | -15 Cents Bushel |
Total Damage: Damage reflects the structural change inside the kernel reducing the amount of fermentable starch available. Basis 4.9% Damage (no discount), Maximum 10.0%. Damage by Heat limited to a Maximum of 1%.
| Total Damage | Discount |
|---|---|
| 5.0 – 5.9 | -1 Cent Bushel |
| 6.0 – 6.9 | -2 Cents Bushel |
| 7.0 – 7.9 | -4 Cents Bushel |
| 8.0 – 8.9 | -6 Cents Bushel |
| 9.0 – 9.9 | -8 Cents Bushel |
| 10.0% | Rejected |
Foreign Material (FM):
| Foreign Material | Discount |
|---|---|
| 0 – 2.9% | No Discount |
| 3.0 – 3.9% | -1 Cents Bushel |
| 4.0 – 4.9% | -2 Cents Bushel |
| 5.0 – 5.4% | -3 Cents Bushel |
| 5.5 – 5.9% | -4 Cents Bushel |
| 6.0 – 6.4% | -6 Cents Bushel |
| 6.5 – 6.9% | -8 Cents Bushel |
| 7.0 – 7.4% | -10 Cents Bushel |
| 7.5 – 7.9% | -12 Cents Bushel |
| 8.0 – 8.4% | -14 Cents Bushel |
| 8.5 – 8.9% | -16 Cents Bushel |
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Scale HoursNo Early Corn Delivery. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Al-Corn Clean Fuel will NOT ACCEPT any varieties of corn that are not approved for U.S. export.
More... EthanolEthanol, also known as grain alcohol or ethyl alcohol, is a clear, colorless liquid alcohol often produced by fermenting starches.
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