Ep 070: Vomitoxin: Your Corn Checkoff at Work

If you farm in Ohio and haven't dealt with Vomitoxin (aka VOM or DON), you are in the minority. This mycotoxin has been running rampant through the state thanks to the favorable weather conditions in the area for fungal infection. So what can you do? This episode of Kernels features Dr. Pierce Paul, Chair of the Plant Pathology Department at Ohio State, and Jason Hartschuh, Field Specialist at Ohio State. These two have been working for years to combat the profit-cutting toxin. Listen for the latest information we have on Vomitoxin, how to avoid infection, and what puts you at risk.   About Ohio Corn & Wheat Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members. For more information, please visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.