Over the past couple of weeks, there have been reports of mycotoxins (Fumonisin) showing up in early harvested corn. If you suspect you have Fumonisin in your field, the process starts before harvest. Click below to read the protocol from the Texas Corn Producers that outlines the process to follow.
Mycotoxin levels on High Plains post threat to region's corn farmers
It states, in part:
- Make insurance provider aware of the suspected issue prior to harvest, storage or destruction of the cornfield.
- Adjuster must collect samples of the Representative Sample Area (RSA) prior to the grain entering storage or the destruction of the field. Only the adjuster is approved to obtain samples from the standing crop.
- An Approved Insurance Provider (AIP)-Approved Testing Facility (i.e. laboratory) must complete analysis of these samples.
What is Fumonisin?
Understanding Fumonisin Contamination of Corn: Contrasts and Comparisons with Aflatoxin
How Can I Reduce My Risk?
Best Management Practices to Prevent or Reduce Mycotoxin Contamination of Corn in Texas
The Office of the Texas State Chemist has more information on Fumonison Sampling, Testing, and Risk Management in Corn .
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