Although the weather has been favorable for vomitoxin-contaminated grain, test results could be misleading in some cases, and may even be incorrect, says Ohio State University Extension.
A good way to determine whether you have a major ear rot problem this year is to quantify the disease and get suspect samples tested for mycotoxins, says Ohio State University Extension.
Late-harvested corn may be at risk because of western bean cutworms that have infested some fields, leaving some damaged crops susceptible to toxin-contaminated mold.
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.
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