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Weather raises risks of moldy corn and gray soybeans

Oct 9, 2018
Oct 9, 2018 Updated Oct 9, 2018

Corn tip — Image courtesy Iowa State Extension

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This year continues the chain of years with unusual harvest conditions driven by rapid weather changes in the latter part of the growing season.

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Moldy ear of corn — Image courtesy Iowa State Extension

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Corn and soybean storage time — Image courtesy Iowa State Extension

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