EPISODE · Oct 30, 2023 · 32 MIN
S2E4: Corn Ear Rots
from Agronomy Highlights · host Penn State Extension
Recorded: 9/5/2023Join us as we sit down with one of our best plant pathologists to discuss some of the most common corn ear rots that afflict our Pennsylvania corn crop. Dr. Murillo-Williams explains what typically causes these ear rots to develop, how to identify them, and what farmers can do to manage them. We also discuss livestock safety issues related to mycotoxin production and which corn ear rots produce the most harmful mycotoxins. Useful Links:Corn Ear Rots and MycotoxinsEar Rots in Your Corn Crop?An Overview of Ear RotsGrain and Silage Sampling and Mycotoxin TestingHost: Hosts: Joseph Akins and Dwane Miller, Penn State ExtensionGuest: Dr. Adriana Murillo-Williams, Penn State ExtensionPhoto credit: Dr. Alyssa Collins, Penn State UniversitySign up for our newsletter, Field Crop News, and follow us on Facebook!
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Recorded: 9/5/2023 Join us as we sit down with one of our best plant pathologists to discuss some of the most common corn ear rots that afflict our Pennsylvania corn crop. Dr. Murillo-Williams explains what typically causes these ear rots to develop, how to identify them, and what farmers can do to manage them. We also discuss livestock safety issues related to mycotoxin production and which corn ear rots produce the most harmful mycotoxins. Useful Links: Corn Ear Rots and Mycotoxins Ear R...
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