After hurricane Irene, farmers urged to get crops tested

The aftermath of hurricane Irene has left devastation not just in the destruction of the towns and cities but also in the farmland. Farmer are being urged to get their corn crops tested for toxin levels. The toxic mold need certain conditions to develop and after rainfall the conditions are perfect for aflatoxin to develop. Aflatoxin is a by product of the mold known as aspergillus flavus. Read more ...

This blog is written by Martin Little, The Global Miller, published and supported by the GFMT Magazine and the International Milling Directory from Perendale Publishers

Help to recover for farm and communities to recover from hurricane Irene

Governor Andrew M Cuomo announced a US$15 million (€10.612 million) farm fund to assist farms and the communities in recovering from hurricane Irene. Govenor Cuomo said "I have seen first-hand the devastating damage to many New York farms as a result of Hurricane Irene and we must do all we can to help these farmers and our rural communities recover," he also said. "New York's agricultural industry is an important part of our state economy and the storm wreaked havoc on farms that many New Yorkers depend on for their livelihood. This fund will help New York's farming community rebuild and recover." Read more ....

This blog is written by Martin Little, The Global Miller, published and supported by the GFMT Magazine and the International Milling Directory from Perendale Publishers