> SOUTHERN INDIANA —
Indiana corn growers have faced a tough year of drought. Now that harvest time is drawing near, farmers are asking questions about aflatoxin in their crops.
Aflatoxin is produced by the Aspergillus fungus, a dusty, olive green mold that grows on ears and is especially a problem in hot, dry years like 2012. Farmers are rightly concerned about having Aspergillus on their corn. Aflatoxin is a potent liver toxin and carcinogen, and its presence can cause dockage or rejection of grain with even extremely low concentrations.
To address this concern, Purdue Extension in Clark County is hosting Purdue Extension Specialist Dr. Charles Woloshuk as he discusses ear rots, fungal toxins and storage issues with corn at 10 a.m. Friday at the Clark County 4-H Fairgrounds, 9608 Ind. 62, Charlestown. No registration is necessary.
Contact Extension Educator David Hynes at 812-256-4591 with questions or for additional information.
Clark County
August 27, 2012
Corn seminar set for this week
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