Author Archives: Kenneth Teeter (North Carolina)

The Early Bird Catches the Worm When it Comes to Mycotoxin-management

Or maybe it’s better put to say that being the early bird results in less mycotoxins, as worms are only part of the equation in this story, but I’ll get to that in a minute. To be the “early bird”, in this case, really just takes early planning! Growers who plan in advance can apply Afla-Guard® biocontrol agent to corn between V10/V12 and R1 and significantly reduce aflatoxin levels.  A benign, non-toxigenic strain of Aspergillus flavus, Afla-Guard works by establishing … Continue reading

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