SHRINKAGE OF CORN IN STORAGE. H 



(G) The slirinkaf>:e during ytoraj^e from May 14 to June 1, after 

 the corn was cooled to 55° F. by handling, was 2.6 per cent. 



(7) The total shrinkage during the test was 1,970 pounds, or 

 slightly more than 7 per cent, while the natural shrinkage exclusive 

 of the loss (luring the three elevations was 1,522 pounds, or approxi- 

 mately 5.6 per cent, calculated on the actual weight after making 

 deductions for samples drawn for analyses. 



(8) The rate of shrinkage while the corn remained in good condi- 

 tion was largely influenced by the weather conditions and by the 

 relative humidity and temperature of the atmosphere. 



Approved: 



James Wilson, • 



Secretary of Agriculture. 



Washington, D. C, April 24, WIU 



[Cir. 81] 



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