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Officials are reminding southern
Minnesota farmers and farm businesses to carefully assess the
condition of their grain.


      The state Agriculture Department says grain may be considered
adulterated if any part of the plant used for feed or food - such
as corn ears or soybean pods - came into contact with contaminated
flood water. That grain should not be used for human or animal
consumption.


      Agriculture Commissioner Gene Hugoson says the risk of
contamination is generally considered highest for crops that were
submerged in water that overflowed from rivers or streams.


      Standing grain that has been in contact with contaminated flood
water from a river or stream should not be blended with
uncontaminated grain.


      Farmers with questions can contact the department's Dairy and
Food Inspection Division.

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