By Carlos Campabadal, Ph.D., Extension Specialist, Department of Grain Science and Industry
During the fall crop harvest season, one of the most common concerns of farmers, elevator personnel, and end-users is high concentrations of mycotoxins and more specifically, aflatoxin in corn. Depending on who addresses this issue, it is not uncommon to hear different ways on how to measure and handle mycotoxins. However, the reality is that mycotoxins are commonly present on the grain where their concentrations vary widely and, in some cases, exceed thresholds of concern for human consumption and animal feed. Continue reading “Sampling Grain for Mycotoxins”
