Alltech released the complete Alltech 2024 U.S. Harvest Analysis report, which shows that a combination of heavy early-season rains and late-season droughts created distinct challenges for crop producers in the U.S. and indicates the overall risk of mycotoxins is moderate to high. Mycotoxins, which are natural substances produced by molds and fungi, are more of a problem in agriculture than ever before. Over 95 percent of crops today are contaminated with at least one mycotoxin, and usually with two or more. Because these toxins are difficult to detect, they can cause significant damage to animal health before producers even realize they’re present. A proactive mycotoxin management program is essential, and the first step is always learning which mycotoxins pose the highest risk in specific regions, crops, and species. “Corn grain and silage risk is somewhat higher across all regions of the U.S. than in 2023,” says Dr. Max Hawkins of Alltech.
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