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Update on 2014 Crop Quality [PDF]
It seems like a broken record...weather changes have shifted expectations of new crop corn quality. Three weeks ago, somewhat wetter corn than normal but high quality was the forecast.
Bowers, Erin+4 more
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IMPACTS OF DON IN THE MALTING BARLEY SUPPLY CHAIN: AGGREGATE COSTS AND FIRM-LEVEL RISKS [PDF]
DON is a toxic byproduct of fusarium head blight (FHB), a fungal disease of small grains. Beginning in 1993, a prolonged outbreak of FHB occurred in the Upper Midwest, the traditional source of most six-rowed malting barley produced in the United States.
Johnson, D. Demcey, Nganje, William E.
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Small Grain Disease and Insect Pest Scouting Report [PDF]
A survey of small grain diseases and insect pests were conducted in Vermont, New York and Massachusetts during the 2017 growing season. Pests were scouted on seven Vermont farm locations in the towns of Alburgh, Berlin, Bridport, North Ferrisburgh, North
Cummings, Erica+3 more
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Barley Variety Trial Report [PDF]
There has been increasing interest in growing barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) for malting in Vermont and throughout New England to provide local grains for craft breweries and distilleries.
Cummings, Erica+5 more
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Povišenje koncentracije tumorskoga nekrotizirajućeg faktora-alfa i promjena aktivnosti enzima laktat dehidrogenaze u radnika eksponiranih prašini stočne hrane onečišćene mikotoksinima [PDF]
Six types of animal-feed ingredients and swine mixed feeds from factories in northern Thailand were sampled for analysis of mycotoxins. Mycotoxins found in foodstuffs included aflatoxins, fumonisins, ochratoxins, T-2 toxin, vomitoxin and zearalenone ...
Ekapon Ritta+10 more
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The Efficacy of Fungicide Application to Control Fusarium Head Blight Infection in Spring Wheat [PDF]
There is a high demand for locally grown wheat for baking purposes throughout the Northeast. Currently, there is not enough grown in the region to meet this demand. One major obstacle for growers is Fusarium head blight (FHB) infection of grain.
Cummings, Erica+2 more
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Winter Barley Planting Date and Nitrogen Amendment Trial [PDF]
With the revival of the small grains industry in the Northeast and the strength of the locavore movement, craft breweries and distilleries have expressed an interest in sourcing local barley for malting.
Cummings, Erica+2 more
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Heirloom Winter Wheat Variety Trial [PDF]
Many consumers are interested in heirloom wheat for flavor, perceived health benefits or its history, while many farmers are interested in heirloom wheat because it may have superior genetics better adapted to the challenging growing conditions in the ...
Blair, Katie+5 more
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ECONOMIC IMPACT OF SCAB WITH ALTERNATIVE RISK MANAGEMENT STRATEGY: THE CASE OF CROP QUALITY INSURANCE IN BARLEY [PDF]
Managing quality risks, especially grain quality, has been a challenge facing farmers, grain merchandisers, and policymakers for many years. With the advent of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), food safety, and identity preservation, this is even ...
Nganje, William E.+2 more
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