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Conroe, a city in Texas, offers a taste of Southern and Tex-Mex cuisine, including BBQ, tacos, and hearty comfort food, surrounded by beautiful lakes and forests.

Crust Pizza Co. Harper's Preserve

Crust Pizza Co. Harper's Preserve

10160 TX-242 Suite 1500, Conroe, USA, 77385, United States

Bars • Pizza • Italian • Ice Cream


"As farmers across the Corn Belt face increasing attention on mycotoxins and ear molds affecting corn crops, a recent gathering at a soil fertility meeting highlighted these pressing issues. During the event, a hog producer became particularly alert when discussions of ear molds arose, especially since some of his hogs had been rejecting feed. This scenario underscores the importance of awareness in agriculture – a lesson that could also unfold if grain elevators refuse to accept loads due to high mycotoxin levels. In recent years, growers in Michigan have begun to recognize the risks associated with ear molds and mycotoxins, with Ohio joining the conversation as weather conditions in these regions have proven favorable for mold proliferation. Unfortunately, these concerns are now spreading westward, prompting further investigation into the extent of the problem. Dan Quinn, a corn specialist at Purdue Extension in Indiana, expressed the need to gauge how many farmers are experiencing issues with these molds. He, along with Purdue plant pathologist Darcy Telenko and support from the Indiana Corn Marketing Council, has initiated a free mycotoxin sampling program for Indiana farmers this fall. Quinn explains, "We want to establish a baseline to understand the scope of the problem and identify areas particularly affected by certain molds or mycotoxins.” Farmers are encouraged to contribute to the sampling effort by submitting grain samples this fall, which will help build a better understanding of mycotoxin prevalence in Indiana. Key questions remain: Where do these substances appear most frequently, and do certain areas report higher occurrences than others? This initiative promises to provide valuable insights into the challenges faced by corn producers in the region."