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Every year beef producers ask, “Do I need to dry roll or grind my corn or can I feed it whole”?

Mycotoxins represent a broad category of toxic agents produced by various naturally occurring fungi, mostly soil borne and environmentally dependent.

More research needed for corn growers and cattle feeders.

China Ministry of Agriculture has reported an outbreak of FMD.

Late planting dates will impact quality and digestibility.

Hot and dry cornfield conditions are breeding grounds for dangerous aspergillus ear and kernel mold that produces aflatoxins. This toxin is a carcinogen, can harm livestock and can lead to rejection at the elevator.

Calves and young heifers are particularly susceptible to damaging effects of mycotoxins, as are transition cows.

Certain parts of the Corn Belt experienced extreme weather and temperature conditions, leading to damaging levels of ear rot. If you’re one of those farmers be sure to test corn for Mycotoxins.

The cost of kernel processing should be compared to the expected value to be gained from feed improvement to determine if the additional cost is justified.

Increasing levels of dietary fumonisin do not adversely affect feedlot cattle performance, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientist in Amarillo.

R-CALF seeks to add states to injunction while NCBA vows to defend checkoff against HSUS and other activists.