Category: Pest management

Ergot contamination can lead to significant grain downgrading and health risks for both humans and livestock. When hard, purple-black sclerotia replace healthy kernels, effective post-harvest cleaning becomes critical to salvage grain quality and market value.

Contrary to a widespread misconception, an organic certification from the USDA does not mean a product is grown entirely without pesticides; in fact, the rules allow for a restricted list of approved substances, primarily from natural sources.