A Michigan farmer says early maturing corn varieties have more quality issues than normal.
Paul Shultz of Mayville tells Brownfield vomitoxin has been very prevalent in fields that suffered from drought conditions during pollination in July. “It’s heavier hit in certain pockets, but I’ve been hearing strong vomitoxin numbers.” He says levels vary from three parts-per-million and more than 15, and elevators in the region are docking five to 35 cents per bushel on loads over six parts-per-million.
Continue reading Vomitoxin reported throughout Michigan’s Thumb at Brownfield Ag News.
