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Mycotoxin Considerations for Weather-Damaged Feedstuffs

July 13, 2020 | Posted in Crop Protection

Whether your crops get hit with drought or hail, challenging weather during the growing season increases the potential for feed contaminants such nitrates or molds which cause mycotoxins. This article from South Dakota State University focuses on mycotoxins and how to manage them.

Biodegradable Spray Helps Battle Crop Pathogens

December 9, 2019 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: ARS

A new sprayable bioplastic — made of cornstarch and other natural ingredients — offers potential as an effective method for delivering beneficial microbes to fight aflatoxins and other agricultural pathogens and pests.

GMOs And Corn Mycotoxins

September 1, 2013 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Kentucky Extension

Corn grain can be naturally contaminated by mycotoxins, natural toxins produced by fungi.

Considerations For Aflatoxin And Crop Insurance

September 6, 2012 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Iowa State University

Aflatoxin is covered under multi-peril crop insurance, and the settlement is done as a deducted percentage of actual yield depending on the aflatoxin level.

Begin Scouting For Aspergillus Ear Rot

August 5, 2012 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Kiersten Wise and Charles Woloshuk, Purdue University

Weather conditions have been favorable for Aspergillus ear rot development and producers should plan to scout fields to determine if this ear rot is present.

Aflatoxin - How Does Crop Insurance Handle It?

September 1, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: By Gary Schnitkey, Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics, University of Illinois

When dealing with aflatoxin, it's important to keep some factors in mind when dealing with crop insurance coverage that may give you some financial relief.

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