A feedforward-feedback control of a cross-flow dryer is developed based on a simple mass balance on the dryer. The feedforward action is based on a pseudo inlet moisture and adjusts the grain flow to correct for inlet moisture variations. The feedback loop accounts for possible process changes and model inaccuracies. Simulations of a rice dryer show good control of the outlet moisture for variations in the inlet moisture with or without simultaneous disturbances in air flowrate. Effect of the'feedforward algorithm on feedback control is also investigated and the suggested combination of feedforward and feedback controls is tested for variations in the inlet moisture when its measurements are biased.