Recent published literature (1990–1995) on the subject of grain drying and drying of forages is reviewed. Research priorities regarding crop drying tends to be regionalized. responding at times to differences in socio-economic conditions, at times to the status of energy research and environmental policy. Because grains have recently become much more important feedstocks for various food and industrial products, drying research has gradually shifted towards the study of drying-induced changes in microstructure and physico-chemical propenies of plant material. Future research will focus on issues related to texture modification, innovative techniques for dryer control, improved drying models end technologies that reduce the need for non-renewable sources of energy.