Energy Sources & Grains
Corn
Also known as: Maize · Yellow dent corn
The world's dominant feed grain. Reference energy source with 3,300 kcal/kg ME poultry and universally understood formulation matrix.
Applications by species
broilerslayersbreedersswinedairybeeftilapia
Top global export origins
United States Brazil Argentina Ukraine France China
FeedMatch Group's RFQ Builder benchmarks landed costs across origins for your discharge port and shipment window.
Certifications & quality standards
GMP+ ISCC Non-GMO segregated
GMO acceptance varies by market. Aflatoxin B1 is the primary mycotoxin control point.
Buyer considerations
Advantages
- Universal availability
- High energy density
- Yellow pigment (xanthophyll) for egg yolk
Constraints & risks
- Aflatoxin risk in tropical origins
- Wide GMO/non-GMO price spread
Frequently asked questions
How much aflatoxin B1 is safe in poultry feed?
Codex and EU limits: 20 µg/kg total diet for chickens; 5 µg/kg for young poultry and dairy feed. Use in-mill mycotoxin binders.
Which origin is cheapest for corn?
Argentine and Brazilian corn typically trade at a discount to US corn on CIF Asia. FeedMatch Group's RFQ Builder benchmarks live.
Can I feed high-moisture corn?
Yes for on-farm silage in ruminant systems (28–32% moisture). Commercial mills require ≤14% for storage stability.