Coming off the completion of the new North American free-trade deal -- the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement -- the U.S. Trade Representative's office announced new talks on three possible trade negotiations.
The 2018 Global Agricultural Productivity (GAP) Index, put together by the Global Harvest Initiative, continues to highlight that food production is not growing fast enough to sustainably feed the world in 2050. The problem is worse in low-income countries where production growth is falling way behind demand.
Both genetics and environment contribute to shattering, but excessive rainfall and a delayed harvest were the primary culprits this year.
Corn Vom
What We Know
Corn in this area ranges from 5 to 30ppm vomitoxin (vom).
Corn should be harvested within the next month.
There is no market at this time for corn greater than 8ppm.
Mixing high vom corn (>8ppm) with lower vom corn(<8ppm) makes all the corn un-marketable.
This is going to be very difficult to manage!.
TESTING PROTOCOLS OEL has the ability to test for vom levels in corn at all locations, but testing each load will slow down corn receiving. Corn from every producer must be tested:
Farms with results below 8ppm will require at least 2 tests, subsequent loads from the same field may use an average vom to determine discounts, with the producer's agreement.
If vom is too high, OEL will make an effort to unload the first load for each producer even if the vom level is too high.OEL cannot accept further loads from the same farm at this time.Rejected sample loads will be discounted at $30/MT, subject to change.
Sampling must be done on combine samples only, hand-shelled samples do not give a true reading.
We anticipate that in the coming weeks we will be able to accept corn at levels higher than 8ppm.
CROP INSURANCE: Producers are encouraged to contact Agricorp at 1-888-247-4999 if corn has been rejected or >8ppm.
SAFETY NOTE: Ondrejicka Elevators has implemented safe handling policies and procedure for its employees. Grain producers are encouraged to follow this lead and recognize the potential hazards
FURTHER INFORMATION: OMAFRA's pre-harvest corn vomitoxin survey has been released and is available through Field Crop News(http://fieldcropnews.com/2018/10/2018-grain-corn-ear-mould-and-vomitoxin-don-survey/). This website has valuable links to information on mycotoxin FAQ's for those looking for more in-depth information. OMAFRA also has useful information, including some important thresholds for livestock producers: www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/dairy/herd/food/mico4.htm
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Corn Vom
What We Know
Corn in this area ranges from 5 to 30ppm vomitoxin (vom).
Corn should be harvested within the next month.
There is no market at this time for corn greater than 8ppm.
Mixing high vom corn (>8ppm) with lower vom corn(<8ppm) makes all the corn un-marketable.
This is going to be very difficult to manage!.
TESTING PROTOCOLS OEL has the ability to test for vom levels in corn at all locations, but testing each load will slow down corn receiving. Corn from every producer must be tested:
Farms with results below 8ppm will require at least 2 tests, subsequent loads from the same field may use an average vom to determine discounts, with the producer's agreement.
If vom is too high, OEL will make an effort to unload the first load for each producer even if the vom level is too high.OEL cannot accept further loads from the same farm at this time.Rejected sample loads will be discounted at $30/MT, subject to change.
Sampling must be done on combine samples only, hand-shelled samples do not give a true reading.
We anticipate that in the coming weeks we will be able to accept corn at levels higher than 8ppm.
CROP INSURANCE: Producers are encouraged to contact Agricorp at 1-888-247-4999 if corn has been rejected or >8ppm.
SAFETY NOTE: Ondrejicka Elevators has implemented safe handling policies and procedure for its employees. Grain producers are encouraged to follow this lead and recognize the potential hazards
FURTHER INFORMATION: OMAFRA's pre-harvest corn vomitoxin survey has been released and is available through Field Crop News(http://fieldcropnews.com/2018/10/2018-grain-corn-ear-mould-and-vomitoxin-don-survey/). This website has valuable links to information on mycotoxin FAQ's for those looking for more in-depth information. OMAFRA also has useful information, including some important thresholds for livestock producers: www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/dairy/herd/food/mico4.htm
Corn Vom
What We Know
Corn in this area ranges from 5 to 30ppm vomitoxin (vom).
Corn should be harvested within the next month.
There is no market at this time for corn greater than 8ppm.
Mixing high vom corn (>8ppm) with lower vom corn(<8ppm) makes all the corn un-marketable.
This is going to be very difficult to manage!.
TESTING PROTOCOLS OEL has the ability to test for vom levels in corn at all locations, but testing each load will slow down corn receiving. Corn from every producer must be tested:
Farms with results below 8ppm will require at least 2 tests, subsequent loads from the same field may use an average vom to determine discounts, with the producer's agreement.
If vom is too high, OEL will make an effort to unload the first load for each producer even if the vom level is too high.OEL cannot accept further loads from the same farm at this time.Rejected sample loads will be discounted at $30/MT, subject to change.
Sampling must be done on combine samples only, hand-shelled samples do not give a true reading.
We anticipate that in the coming weeks we will be able to accept corn at levels higher than 8ppm.
CROP INSURANCE: Producers are encouraged to contact Agricorp at 1-888-247-4999 if corn has been rejected or >8ppm.
SAFETY NOTE: Ondrejicka Elevators has implemented safe handling policies and procedure for its employees. Grain producers are encouraged to follow this lead and recognize the potential hazards
FURTHER INFORMATION: OMAFRA's pre-harvest corn vomitoxin survey has been released and is available through Field Crop News(http://fieldcropnews.com/2018/10/2018-grain-corn-ear-mould-and-vomitoxin-don-survey/). This website has valuable links to information on mycotoxin FAQ's for those looking for more in-depth information. OMAFRA also has useful information, including some important thresholds for livestock producers: www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/dairy/herd/food/mico4.htm
