European Drought Observatory

Dry weather throughout the winter and spring have been the dominant story with impact on small grain yields.

Map of Current Droughts in Europe

However, some rain impact on dry stressed crops can lead to increase in Fusarium mycotoxins. Wheat fields should be monitored for Fusarium Head Blight (FHB). FHB can lead to an increase in deoxynivalenol (DON) and Zearalenone. These mycotoxins can increase the risk to livestock and poultry health, performance and reproduction.