University of Missouri livestock and forage specialists are reporting ergot infestations that can cause major losses in ...

A fear of ergot has been subtly inseminated throughout the U. S. during the last year, adding to the trepidation of conception. This week the source of that fear, a trade controversy, became public.

For grazing animals, ergot can poison them, said Russ Daly, Extension veterinarian and state public health veterinarian for SDSU Extension.

Fresh guidance aims to reduce ergot risks in UK cereals, protecting grain quality and boosting long-term food safety standards.