Wet Weather Won’t Go Away Anytime Soon

Oct 17, 2019 at 10:15 AM CST
Plentiful rain has been the weather condition for much of the Corn Belt this year, and according to a report by Adisseo and Novak Weather Consultants, this pattern will continue for several more weeks. However, North Carolina, the Southern Plains and Deep South have been experiencing an ongoing drought. Both drought and high moisture impact mold and mycotoxin contamination, but it is important to remember that Fusarium molds benefit from higher moisture conditions, while Aspergillus proliferates in dryer growing conditions. This creates a higher risk of Aflatoxin contamination.

Oct 17, 2019 at 10:15 AM CST

Plentiful rain has been the weather condition for much of the Corn Belt this year, and according to a report by Adisseo and Novak Weather Consultants, this pattern will continue for several more weeks. However, North Carolina, the Southern Plains and Deep South have been experiencing an ongoing drought. Both drought and high moisture impact mold and mycotoxin contamination, but it is important to remember that Fusarium molds benefit from higher moisture conditions, while Aspergillus proliferates in dryer growing conditions. This creates a higher risk of Aflatoxin contamination.