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Rising temps, drought likely to increase incidence of aflatoxin in corn
By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service Yu said that Kansas is among the states Researchers at four universities – three expected to experience “significant changes, in the U.S. and one in China -- say that inwith expected losses increasing from $3 creasingly warmer weather patterns in the million to $23 million.” Corn Belt could increase the growth of a “The reasons for this change are higher toxin that would swell farmers’ losses and temperatures, drought during the early threaten an important food source over the stages of corn growth, and increased prenext two decades. cipitation before the corn reaches maturity.” Their study takes a look at the growing Aflatoxin is the name given to a family incidence of aflatoxin in corn grown in of toxins produced by fungi that can grow Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, eastern in the soil where corn and other farm crops Nebraska and eastern Kansas – a region (among them peanuts, cottonseed and tree traditionally known as the U.S. Corn Belt nuts) are grown. Aflatoxins are carcinogenic – as it relates to changing weather patterns and poisonous to humans and pets, and thus in those areas. are highly regulated by the U.S. Food and Jesse Tack, an agricultural economist Drug Administration against inclusion into at Kansas State University and co-author the food supply. of the study, notes that “the estimates cor“Aflatoxin has rarely been a problem in respond to a worst-case climate change the Midwest in the past because the cooler scenario and thus are likely to be smaller climate did not allow for fungi that prothan estimated if credible mitigation and duce aflatoxin to thrive there,” said study adaptation strategies are leveraged.” co-author Felicia Wu, a professor of food The researchers’ study – which has been safety, toxicology and risk assessment at recently published in the journal EnvironMichigan State University. mental Research Letters – suggests that Wu noted that aflatoxin has been a peren89.5% of corn-growing counties in 15 nial contaminant in corn grown in the southstates will experience increased aflatoxin ern U.S. due to hot, dry summer conditions contamination in 2031-2040 compared to in that region. 2011-2020. But, she adds, “the most general finding “Assuming fixed corn prices and dolof our work is that aflatoxin risk will spread lar values in 2021, overall losses (due to northward in the United States as a result of changing weather patterns) are expected near-term climate change. This is extremely to increase from $20 million to $63 milproblematic from an economic perspective lion,” said study co-author Jina Yu, who is because most of the corn we produce in the a lecturer in the Division of Business and U.S. is in the Corn Belt.” Management at Beijing Normal University Currently, what Midwest farmers can – Hong Kong Baptist University United International College. CONTINUED ON PAGE C10
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2019 John Deere S790 473 hp, 2WD, 671 engine hours, 496 separator hours, Pro Drive transmission with Harvest Smart, advanced PowerCast tailboard, TriStream rotor, fixed speed feederhouse, power folding GT extensions, small wire concaves, 28.5-ft. unloading auger, 1100/45R46 front tires, 710/60R30 rear tires, GPS monitor, display, and Premium Activation. Stock #72735.................. ........................................... $405,000 (1) 2018 John Deere S790 with 857 engine/647 separator hours, Combine Advisor, Active Yield, dual tilt fixed speed feederhouse, leather seat, Premium cab, LED lights, complete GPS system with Premium Activation, regular wear TriStream rotor, advanced PowerCast tailboard, 28.5-ft. unload auger, axle spacers, extended warranty until 12/2023 or 1750 hours. Stock #79419... ........................................... $407,000 (1) 2008 John Deere 9770 STS 2WD, 3 speed, no CM, fixed speed feederhouse, 800/70R38 singles, premium cab, 22.5-ft. unloading auger, deluxe header controls, PowerCast tailboard, adjustable rear axle, HD final drive, no GPS. Stock #83409............. $90,000 (1)
2022 John Deere S780 with premium cab, leather seats, premium LED and exterior lights, less receiver, 4600 Command Center, small wire concave, TriStream rotor, power folding covers, 28.5 unloading auger, PRM FC, advanced PowerCast tailboard, 750/65R26 and 520/85R42 duals, camera ready, block heater, Active Yield, moisture sensor. Stock #85659.................. $580,000 (12) 2020 John Deere S780 473 hp, 2WD, Pro Drive transmission, advanced PowerCast tailboard, TriStream rotor, 28.5-ft. unloading auger, Combine Advisor, Premium Activation with Gen 4 monitor and SF6000 receiver, 520-85R 42 tires with duals, and 750/65R26 rear tires. Stock #81411............................. $450,000 (12)
2020 John Deere S780 no receiver or extended monitor, 4600 display with AutoTrac Activation, Contour Master with fore & aft, 580/85R42 duals, Combine Advisor, Active Yield, power folding grain tank, 28.5-ft. unloading auger, advanced tailboard, TriStream rotor (standard wear), LED lights, cloth seat, premium radio, sidehill performance kit, small grain cleaning shoe. Stock #80883............................ $427,500 (14) 2018 John Deere S780 with Premium cab, Command Center with 4600 display, Active Terrain, Active Yield, Pro Drive transmission with HarvestSmart, fixed speed, power folding covers, 28.5ft. unloading auger. Stock #79048.......... ........................................... $337,500 (3)
2018 John Deere S780 small grain combine with Active Yield, Combine Advisor, 28.5-ft. auger, advanced PowerCast tailboard, power folding grain tank, full GPS. Stock #82627........... $325,000 (1)
2010 Case IH 7120 small grain combine, 2WD, 900/30R-32 singles, spreader, yield monitor, rock trap. Stock #81914... ........................................... $85,000 (12)
2012 John Deere S680 with Yield Monitor, Contour Master, (lateral tilt feederhouse), premium cab with premium radio, AutoTrac, complete with Harvest Monitor, GreenStar 3, 2630 display (mounted on armrest) ProDrive transmission with Harvest Smart feedrate control, heavy duty tilt cylinder, general purpose chaffer and sieve, regular wear (thick skin) 26-ft. (7.9M) unloading auger, fine cut chopper, Advanced PowerCast powered tailboard. Stock #82437.. ......................................... $148,000 (12) 2015 John Deere S680 small grain combine, 2WD, singles, chopper, yield monitor, Contour Master, (lateral tilt feederhouse), PowerCast tailboard, power folding bin extension. Stock #85001....... ......................................... $207,500 (12) 2017 John Deere S680, ProDrive transmission, fixed speed drive, heavy duty dual tilt cylinders, premium cab and radio, premium LED light package, Active Terrain adjust, TriStream Rotor, power folding grain tank covers, 26-ft. unload auger, advanced PowerCast tailboard, IF900/60R32 drive tires, 750/65R26 rear tires. Stock #82387.... $282,500 (2) 2017 John Deere S670 combine with regular wear package, premium cab, guidance ready with GreenStar display, ProDrive transmission with HarvestSmart, TriStream rotor, power folding tank covers, fine cut chopper, 26-ft. unloading auger, side hill performance package, 12 inch axle spacers. Stock #82722....... ........................................... $287,500 (1)
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2010 John Deere 9670 STS 2WD, 800/70R38 singles, Contour Master, fixed speed, small wire concaves, chopper/spreader, 26-ft. auger, deluxe header controls. Stock #82916.. $92,500 (12)