Nebraska corn producers are keeping an eye out for signs of a poisonous corn fungus.
University of Nebraska Extension Center plant pathologist, Bob Harveson says the dry, hot weather we've been having is conducive for many fungi.
He says especially the poisonous ones, which are toxic to animals and humans.
Harveson says it's important to know what fields are at high risk, such as fields with a lot of ear feeding insects or pivot corners that haven't been irrigated.
Harveson says, "Just because it's infected with the fungus does not mean the aflatoxins is there so that's why it's kind of dangerous to base your decision on the fact that if you find the fungus present...it still needs to be formally proven by an accredited lab."
Harveson says corn producers should harvest damaged lots separate from normal lots and get lab testing.
