Learn about common corn ear molds from Dr. Heather Darby from UVM Extension. See examples of Gibberella, Penicillium, and Diplodia in a grain corn field in St. Albans, VT November 11, 2009.
It is hard to believe the massive amount of acers that developed mold this year. I asked questions this fall concerning the corn residue left in the fields...disc, chop, plow the stalks? OARDC in Wooster stated the fungi comes out of the ground...tilling up the stalks will not prevent the reoccurance of the mold. Here's a New Years' wish...all the corn stored on the farm will be ok in the spring!! More farmer optimism...
Excellent information...in our area vomitoxin limits are 5ppm to 10ppm (15 cent discount) over 10ppm load is rejected at Land of Lakes grain terminal. Thanks for posting!
so turn on your blower and pray?
LackoFarms 2 years ago
It is hard to believe the massive amount of acers that developed mold this year. I asked questions this fall concerning the corn residue left in the fields...disc, chop, plow the stalks? OARDC in Wooster stated the fungi comes out of the ground...tilling up the stalks will not prevent the reoccurance of the mold. Here's a New Years' wish...all the corn stored on the farm will be ok in the spring!! More farmer optimism...
ohiofarmer27 2 years ago
I just watched your video on this
LackoFarms 2 years ago
Excellent information...in our area vomitoxin limits are 5ppm to 10ppm (15 cent discount) over 10ppm load is rejected at Land of Lakes grain terminal. Thanks for posting!
ohiofarmer27 2 years ago