USDA/ARS 2004 Field Test Data

In December 2004, Joe Dorner, microbiologist for the USDA/ARS National Peanut Research Laboratory presented his findings for field research conducted during the 2004 peanut growing season in parts of the southeastern United States. Harvested peanuts from nearly 5,000 acres were tested for aflatoxin levels in fields treated with Afla-Guard.

In each of the treated locations, there was additional non-treated acreage designated as companion plots. Joe Dorner and his staff at the National Peanut Research Laboratory obtained samples from the treated plots as well as the designated non-treated plots. This method was chosen to create a true comparison for the post-harvest evaluation of both the treated and controlled plots. A final evaluation will be made upon the removal of these peanuts from warehouse storage and when they are shelled-out. Dorner will be finalizing the data into report form, in early 2005.

The two panels shown below indicate a significant reduction of aflatoxin in the fields treated with Afla-Guard.