EnviroLogix Launches 10-Trait QuickComb for Corn Bulk Grain

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Brian Harris

EnviroLogix Inc. offers the world’s most comprehensive, quantitative decision-point screening diagnostic for GMO corn testing with the introduction of the 10-trait QuickComb.

Portland, ME, January 29, 2019 – EnviroLogix Inc. launches the 10-trait QuickComb, now including Duracade™, for corn bulk grain quantitative testing in support of Non-GMO testing programs.

“With the introduction of the industry’s only 10-trait corn comb, EnviroLogix further demonstrates our commitment to customers needing the most comprehensive quantitative decision-point GMO diagnostics for use in the grain handling and processing, animal feed, and export industries,” said Bill Welch, President of EnviroLogix Inc.. “When used in conjunction with our QuickScan II instrument, customers experience the most advanced quantitative solution, along with a traceability system to support claims, using a single test with results in less than ten minutes.”

Duracade, a corn rootworm-resistant trait, has been fully deregulated by the USDA since 2013, and the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture granted import approval of corn grain and processing co-products for food and feed use in 2017. More recently, in May of 2018, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) issued a positive scientific opinion that will now proceed to the Standing Committee of representatives to complete the authorization process of final import approval for the European Union.

Welch continued, “Potential regulatory changes permitting the import of Duracade will increase the number of approved countries from fifteen to more than forty. As a result, the need to segregate corn bulk grain containing Duracade in addition to other commercialized GMO traits, for animal feed markets versus human consumption will increase significantly. The 10-trait QuickComb will facilitate grain segregation for importers and exporters to mitigate disruptions in the global supply chain.”

Along with Agrisure Duracade, the new 10-trait GMO comb from EnviroLogix also detects the following: Roundup Ready®; LibertyLink®; YieldGard® Corn Borer, Rootworm, and VT Pro®; Herculex® I and RW; and Agrisure® RW and Viptera® and various stacks of these traits. GMO traits serve crop growers by expressing proteins that allow the plant to better resist pests and herbicides. The addition of Duracade to the EnviroLogix 10-trait QuickComb enables the most comprehensive, critical decision-point GMO testing where EnviroLogix’ customers need it most.

EnviroLogix Inc. is a leading producer of GMO and mycotoxin tests serving the food and feed safety markets. The company continues to provide innovative solutions as the sole supplier of on-site quantitative GMO protein detection and were the first to offer LFD technology for mycotoxin screening in grain. EnviroLogix’ dedication to scientific innovation and providing exceptional solutions for today’s identity-preservation and food-safety supply chains remains at the forefront.

For more information about EnviroLogix Inc. and the quantitative GMO 10-trait corn bulk grain test, visit the QuickComb for QuickScan – Corn page.

Storage Under Pressure: Squeezing This Year’s Crop for Max Value

Posted on December 5, 2018 by Susan Whipkey

With unprecedented bushels per acre numbers projected a month ago, the U.S. was looking like it was headed for the largest corn harvest in history. Though recently those yield projections retreated a bit, overall numbers look like we’ll see another bumper crop of corn this year.

As is the case when corn acreage and yields are high, two factors come in to play: downward pressure on prices and less-than-ideal storage solutions, including bags, open bins, and ground piles.

In order to squeeze out the maximum value of this year’s harvest, grain handlers need to mitigate post-harvest losses due to damage, infestation, and especially mycotoxin contamination, by properly storing and monitoring corn.

Storage practices need to be adequate to protect the value of what’s being stored, distilled down to 4 factors:

1. Moisture: Mold needs moisture to grow so when you reduce your moisture content you improve your chances of winning the fight against mycotoxin producing molds. It is recommended to reduce the amount of moisture as early as possible and to keep the percent moisture at 14% or less.

2. Temperature: Keep cool and even temperatures by using proper aeration. Why? Keeping the temperature cool will make the environment less favorable for insects. Keeping the temperature even will reduce the chance of condensation that can occur from drastic temperature changes.

3. Insects: Control insects or mitigate insects. Insects can damage grain with digging, chewing and leaving waste, leaving it more susceptible to mycotoxin contamination. They can also bring in additional moisture.

4. Damage: Remember the old adage “quality in quality out”? Damaged grain is more susceptible to mycotoxin contamination. Separate or sell damaged grain to limit its incorporation into high-quality stored grains.

storage animation: moisture, temperature, damage, and insects

Monitoring incoming and stored commodities is critical to protecting value.

Remember that weather conditions are not a guarantee of either presence or absence of mycotoxins, and reliance upon rumors either way is foolhardy at best and costly at its worst. Begin with testing incoming grain to set a baseline understanding of the grain quality in your area, then continue to monitor stored grains, whether in bins, piles, or bags. Cool weather is no guarantee to keep molds and mycotoxins at bay, as temperatures and moisture levels especially in the center of a ground pile can climb without proper aeration.

It is generally recommended to inspect stored corn weekly during fall and spring, and once or twice a month during winter, so any potential for loss can be addressed immediately.

By regularly testing your grain, you can assure that your storage practices are working effectively, and you’ll achieve the maximum value when it’s time to sell.

A list of EnviroLogix’ most popular mycotoxin test kits for use with the EnviroLogix QuickScan II quantitative GMO and mycotoxin detection instrument appears below:

Contact us if you have questions or concerns about how mycotoxin contamination might be present in the grain in your supply chain. We can be reached at (866) 408-4597 or info@envirologix.com.

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Mycotoxin Quiz

Posted on December 5, 2018 by Brian Harris

Why one elevator may accept your corn and another rejects it

Posted on November 14, 2018November 15, 2018 by Brian Harris

Here at EnviroLogix, we have recently seen instances in the press of frustrated farmers complaining about variance in results from mycotoxin detection testing performed at different grain elevators. Because consistency and accuracy are foundational to our mission, this caught our attention and we wanted to offer some important tips.

There are four factors that may contribute to the variance in the test results shown in the media:

One of the most usual suspects when there has been a lot of rain is moisture.

To deal with moist grain, prior to testing, we recommend running it through the grinder on a coarse setting (e.g., ‘Drip’ on a Bunn Coffee Grinder) once and then a second time on a less course setting (e.g., ‘Turkish’).
A very common culprit is sampling.

(flat truck sampling guideline courtesty of USDA)
Sampling is the science of obtaining as homogenous a sample of the grain within a truck as possible, blending probed samples together to ensure that grain from all areas of the truck are represented. The USDA Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration has extensive recommendations on best practices for obtaining a homogenous sample; and homogeneity is the key to consistent detection. Not only does this increase the probability that mycotoxins present in the load will be detected, but it also gives a better, more accurate representation of what the contamination level is across the entire truckload.
The next most likely reason that variance might occur in different grain elevators is deviation from protocol.
Each test kit comes with detailed instructions for operators to run the test. Whenever there is a question about protocol, don’t make assumptions…check the instructions and, if in doubt, reach out for technical advice. Here is a video showing best practices for testing for DON. Proper protocol will yield the best, the most accurate, and most consistent results with the least variance from site to site.
Finally, there is also a possibility that different elevators have different thresholds of acceptance.
Depending on whom the elevator intends to sell their supply to and what applications the grain may have from there, different elevators may be more tolerant of certain contamination levels than others.

We want to help everyone in the supply chain understand how variability can occur, how to minimize it, and to better understand how best practices in probing/sampling as well as test protocols can dramatically improve accuracy and reduce variance.

DON (also known as Vomitoxin or Vom) has become quite prevalent in areas such as Western Ontario, Eastern Michigan and spots throughout the US Ethanol production region. The EnviroLogix QuickTox for QuickScan DON Flex test is the fastest DON test in the rapid testing market; and is both AOAC Certified and GIPSA approved.

Name that strip!

Posted on October 18, 2018December 5, 2018 by Daryn Daniluk

You may be moving corn for a Non-GMO Identity Program (IP), or you may be a farmer desiring a Non-GMO premium on thousands of acres of corn. The last thing anyone wants is GMO to be found while the product is headed for premium non-GMO markets. With all the GMO seed products on the market today, it is hard to keep track of which strip tests for what. Your neighbors could be buying and planting various GMO traits this spring. Wouldn’t it would be great to know what, exactly, is in your corn? Our non-GMO corn combs have as many as nine strips. People often ask us, “what do all those strips do?” Because it is a full-time job to keep up on what GMO traits are present in any given seed, our corn comb is designed to detect the GMO protein in corn that is currently on the market. That way, you will be able to detect any and all GMO present in the corn coming through your facility, or in the seed that you are about to plant.

Our strips fall into three broad categories of trait detection:

Herbicide tolerance,
Lepidoptera managment, and
Coleopteran management.

The first category refers to weed suppression. You’ve most likely heard of Roundup Ready. It was the first widely available trait in corn and it was a game changer. The second trait in this category that is detected by our corn comb is Liberty Link. Like Roundup Ready, it puts another powerful tool in the farmer’s tool box when dealing with competitive vegetation.

The next group is Lepidoptera managers. This is the genus of insect that Corn Borers fall into. ‘Cry’ proteins (GMO) kill insects and it is one of the most well-studied, well-characterized proteins in history. There are thousands of variations that have different effects on bugs. The ones that kill corn borers are Cry1, Cry1AB, Cry1F, and Vip3A…Vip proteins are fascinating in their own right, but we’ll write about that in a future article.

Last on our list are the Coleoptera managers, that mitigate potentially devastating pests such as root worms. In certain applications, these proteins are expressed specifically in root tissue keeping the protein where it is needed. No energy is wasted by expressing it in leaf tissue, for example. The proteins fatal to root worms are Cry3B, Cry34, and modified Cry3A.

Here is a Quick glance at the 9 strips that help you detect the presence of GMO.

Strip	Name	Commercial Product	Function
C1	Cry1A	YieldGard Bt11	Corn Borer/lepidopteran
RR	Roundup Ready	Agrisure, Optimum, Enlist, and others	Herbicide Resistance
C3	Cry3B	YieldGard Rootworm	Rootworm/coleopteran
1F	Cry1F	Herculex, PowerCore, and Acremax	Corn Borer/lepidopteran
LP	Liberty Link	Agrisure, SmartStax, Herculex, Optimum, and others	Herbicide Resistance
34	Cry34	SmartStax, Herculex RW	Rootworm/coleopteran
3A	Modified Cry3A	Agrisure Rootworm MIR604	Rootworm/coleopteran
C2	Cry2A	Genuity/PowerCore	Corn Borer/lepidopteran
VP	Vip3A	Viptera, MIR162	Corn Borer/lepidopteran

2018 US Outbreaks: Fumonisin in Corn

Posted on October 8, 2018February 14, 2019 by Brian Harris

Fumonisin Detected in the US

Each year, at harvest time in the US, EnviroLogix’ customers inform us of the mycotoxins they are encountering as crops are brought in from the field.

As reported in Drovers, “the most common fungi observed so far this year has been Diplodia ear rot which does not have a mycotoxin associated with it. However, Fusarium ear rot also has been observed and fusarium species can produce mycotoxins, including fumonisin, vomitoxin (DON), and/or zearalenone.”

EnviroLogix’ Technical Support members and field representatives have gathered reports of Fumonisin detected in recently-harvested corn at levels >6.6PPM. These occurences were in these US states:

Kansas
Nebraska

The FDA recommends the following levels serve as a limit for corn destined for human consumption:

Human Foods
Product	Total Fumonisins (FB₁ + FB₂ + FB₃)
Degermed dry milled corn products (e.g., flaking grits, corn grits, corn meal, corn flour with fat content of < 2.25%, dry weight basis)	2 parts per million (ppm)
Whole or partially degermed dry milled corn products (e.g., flaking grits, corn grits, corn meal, corn flour with fat content of > 2.25 %, dry weight basis)	4 ppm
Dry milled corn bran	4 ppm
Cleaned corn intended for masa production	4 ppm
Cleaned corn intended for popcorn	3 ppm

The FDA recommends the following levels serve as a limit for corn destined for animal feeds:

Animal Foods
Product	Total Fumonisins (FB₁ + FB₂ + FB₃)
Equids and rabbits	5 ppm (no more than 20% of diet)**
Swine and catfish	20 ppm (no more than 50% of diet)**
Breeding ruminants, breeding poultry and breeding mink*	30 ppm (no more than 50% of diet)**
Ruminants ≥ 3 months old being raised for slaughter and mink being raised for pelt production	60 ppm (no more than 50% of diet)**
Poultry being raised for slaughter	100 ppm (no more than 50% of diet)**
All other species or classes of livestock and pet animals	10 ppm (no more than 50% of diet)**
Includes lactating dairy cattle and hens laying eggs for human consumption *Dry weight basis

Fumonisin Flex™ from EnviroLogix

When there is a risk that Fumonisin has contaminated your corn, test with Fumonisin Flex from EnviroLogix. Fumonisin Flex is a lateral flow strip that detects fumonisin in grains like corn in just minutes. Each kit contains materials suitable for conducting 50 tests.

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EnviroLogix published in Global Milling Advances

Posted on September 5, 2018September 5, 2018 by Brian Harris

Jamie Welch, a scientist and Technology Product Manager at EnviroLogix, wrote an article on ‘Increasing Throughput at Grain Mills’ for the publication, Global Milling Advances. The article was requested by Global Milling Advances as part of their August 2018 focus on mycotoxins.

Welch’s article discusses the impact mycotoxins carry, the importance of testing, and how mycotoxin assay test time directly influences overall delivery throughput. It also touches on third party certification; data capture, analytics, and transmission; protocols; as well as sampling and other best practices.

Click here to read the article (pages 26-29). If you would like to discuss increasing your mill’s throughput, compliance, or accelerating your decisions, please contact EnviroLogix.

Poor Corn + Moisture = Mycotoxins?

Posted on August 29, 2018August 30, 2018 by Brian Harris

Growing conditions and moisture levels are critical factors in the overall health of growing corn crops. Mycotoxin contamination can start in the field if fungi infect corn ears. The risk of pre-harvest fungal growth goes up if the condition of the crop is reported to be less than optimal (e.g., damaged by weather or insects). Another factor that increases the risk even further is moisture throughout the growing season.

Ultimately, corn that is growing in locations in which crop conditions have been classified as fair, poor, or very poor; and at the same time have been subjected to a persistently moist environment are at heightened risk for yielding grain that is contaminated with mycotoxins.

2018 Corn Crop Growing Condition as of August 22nd
State	% of corn crop conditions reported as fair, poor, or very poor
Illinois	24%
Indiana	30%
Iowa	28%
Kansas	71%
Kentucky	27%
Michigan	20%
Minnesota	23%
Missouri	71%
Montana	32%
Nebraska	17%
North Dakota	18%
Ohio	22%
Oklahoma	20%
South Dakota	33%
Tennessee	35%
Wisconsin	24%

The National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center database was used to identify at-risk regions with persistently moist growing conditions. The Soil Moisture Map (inset) shows persistently high levels of moisture (dark green) in several corn-growing US states from May 31st to August 27th.

Comparing this information to the corn crop quality as determined by the USDA Crop Progress and Conditions Report (see table) indicates several corn-producing states are at risk of corn crops that are contaminated by mycotoxins.

According to the Climate Prediction Center, the following states have had consistently anomalous soil moisture: Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, and Oklahoma. Those states have also had double-digit percentage of fair, poor, or very poor growing conditions for corn; as have Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Tennessee, and Wisconsin. The table below indicates those levels.

This animation overlays the soil moisture data from the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center with that of the crop conditions from the USDA Crop Progress and Prediction Report.

Sporadic reports of mycotoxin contamination have already begun to filter in as harvest season for many grains gets underway across the US. Not all crops are affected, but it’s essential to establish whether contamination has occurred in your supply chain and at what level.

If you or your suppliers are in the affected areas where factors conducive to mycotoxin contamination are prevalent, EnviroLogix strongly recommends careful sampling and testing. EnviroLogix makes a variety of test kits for testing mycotoxins in most grain types.

A list of EnviroLogix’ most popular mycotoxin test kits for use with the EnviroLogix QuickScan II quantitative GMO and mycotoxin detection instrument appears below:

Contact us if you have questions or concerns about how mycotoxin contamination might be present in the grain in your supply chain. We can be reached at (866) 408-4597 or info@envirologix.com.

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Q3’18 Tech Tip from EnviroLogix Tech Support

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Brian Harris

Take it from someone who’s spoken with countless people stuck in the following predicament: there’s nothing worse than having to get harvest in and running out of combs or strips. The truck lines get longer and longer. Every lost minute results in lost revenue. With QuickScan II, that horrible scenario can permanently become a thing of the past. The new QuickScan II quantitative GMO and mycotoxin detection instrument, launched by EnviroLogix last month, has an inventory management tool that tracks your current test inventory and will count each use as you process your inbound or outbound grain.

Once your inventory falls to a certain a level of tests, set by you to suit your needs, the QuickScan II will send an email to you (or to EnviroLogix) to make ordering that much easier for you. It will be one less thing to worry about during your busy season, letting you focus on everything else you have to get done.

Let’s take a look under the hood to see how this great feature works.

The Inventory tab from the QuickScan II’s settings

Enter received inventory of QuickCombs, QuickStix, and QuickTox Strips into the Inventory Tab to activate the alerts to low inventory levels, set by you. Alerts are given when the number of strips or combs remaining is less than the Low-Level Warning number. Alerts are given as a pop-up dialog in the results screen and as an email to a designated email address.
From the Select A Test Kit: drop-down menu, select the test kit for inventory tracking, then click the Add button.
Enter the number of tubes, or canisters (for single-strip kits), or number of pouches (for combs) into column 1. The program will automatically convert number of tubes to strips (50 strips per canister) or convert number of pouches to combs (5 combs per pouch).
Enter the number of remaining strips or combs to activate a Low-Inventory warning.
Inventory can be adjusted manually at any time.
To activate the option email feature, enter an email address in the Notification box in the lower left corner and click the Save button. Please note: this requires an email program to be installed and set up on the QuickScan II. Contact your IT Department to set up an email account.

As you can see, this feature can be a game changer in your site management, giving you the freedom to focus on the other important aspects of your business.

If you have a QuickScan II and want help implementing this feature, call Technical Support at (866) 408-4597 ext. 2, or email us at techsupport@envirologix.com.

If you’re interested in ordering a QuickScan II, call (866) 408-4597, ext. 1, or email us at info@envirologix.com.

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What is Malt?

Posted on August 29, 2018August 29, 2018 by Brian Harris

Most likely, you’ve heard malt or malting in reference to beer, but have you ever wondered exactly what malt is?

In general, the subject is malted barley. Malting is the least-familiar part of the beer brewing process, since you won’t see it on a brewery tour. Very few brewers do their own malting but rather rely on maltsters with specialized knowledge, equipment and facilities to produce this crucial ingredient.

Least familiar, perhaps, but quite fascinating, because it harnesses the barley plant’s natural enzymatic processes of converting starch to sugar. The sugars extracted from germinated barley feeds yeast and induces fermentation.

It begins with the selection of barley variety. Brewers generally specify (or work with maltsters to choose) certain barley varieties for a particular influence on their processing and/or finished product. Any new varieties are tested for as long as 10-12 years before being deemed suitable for malting. Maltsters require delivery in pure lots, by season and by growing region; this careful segregation carries through the entire process and ensures consistent, reliable, expected properties for brewing.

Incoming barley is also meticulously inspected for quality and tested for fungal mycotoxins such as deoxynivalenol (DON). Sprouted, damaged, or immature kernels; foreign material; and fungal infections and diseases can at the very least produce poor malt, and at worst be toxic.

The malting process itself starts by steeping barley in water for a couple of days. Experienced maltsters have a deep knowledge of all the factors that determine the exact soak time. It is then laid out in a huge room where it is turned regularly for aeration and to maintain a constant temperature, usually around 60°F. This encourages the barley kernels to sprout or germinate.

As this point, enzymes start converting the kernel’s starch reserves and proteins into amino acids and sugars intended to help the barley plant grow. The trick is to stop the germination process at just the right point so that the kernel retains the optimum level of each to contribute to the final product.

Maltster raking sprouted barley, photo courtesy of Allagash Brewing Company

To stop germination, when the time is right, the kernels are kilned (dried) by slowly raising the temperature to a point at which the process is stopped. How high that temperature is determines the kind of malt produced. In general, the higher the temperature, the darker the malted barley, and the darker the beer will be in the end. Finished malt may then also be roasted at even higher temperatures to affect the darkness and even carbonation of the final product.

The maltsters’ finished product is a dried barley grain full of sugar and starch. Once delivered to the brewery, it is added to hot water to convert the remaining starch into simple sugars. The sugars dissolve into the hot water and can be easily accessed by the yeast to begin the fermentation process.

With the brewers controlling the mixing and matching of ingredients, they rely on maltsters to provide malt with reliable and specific physical and chemical characteristics in order to ensure consistency and quality, in their processes as well as their final product.

Photos courtesy of Allagash Brewing Company, Portland, ME.

Mycotoxins in Non-GMO Feed Grains

Posted on August 29, 2018August 29, 2018 by Brian Harris

Eager to supply the growing demand for organically produced milk and meat, many farms are testing corn, soy, and other feed components for GMOs. But what about mycotoxins?

The limited supply of non-GMO organic grains, which we wrote about last time, sometimes forces buyers to accept more broken and imperfect grains…the most susceptible to fungal infestation and possibly the development of mycotoxins, a toxic byproduct of certain fungi.

Some mycotoxins not only reduce yields, but also cause irreparable harm and even death. Whether feeding pigs, cattle, or poultry, mycotoxin testing is crucial to the success and profitability of organic milk and meat production.

For example, pigs are extremely sensitive to mycotoxins; breeding losses and hampered weight gain can reduce margins to the point of non-profitability. Mycotoxins are detrimental to poultry as well, one of the fastest-growing segments of organic demand. With effects such as poor gut integrity and gizzard erosion, broiler, turkey, and egg production margins are at risk.

The U.S. FDA regulates mycotoxin levels in food and feed, but organic producers are limited in their mycotoxin risk management and health prevention tools. By testing frequently along the feed supply chain, farmers, suppliers and producers alike can be confident in the animals’ health and better capitalize on this growing market.

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QuickScan II AOAC certified with DON Flex

Posted on August 7, 2018August 8, 2018 by Brian Harris

Portland, ME, August 7, 2018 – Portland, Maine. EnviroLogix Inc. is pleased to announce that its newest QuickScan II Reader System (ACC-331) has been certified through the AOAC® Performance Tested Methods℠ Program for use with the DON Flex mycotoxin kit (Cat. No. AQ-304-BG; AOAC® PTM #121701).

The QuickScan II System is validated for testing commodities destined for human consumption and animal feed.

According to Alex Miller, Vice President of Marketing & Business Development at EnviroLogix, “We continue to take our mycotoxin kits and reader systems through the AOAC PTM process to provide our customers with the added confidence that comes with certification from this globally recognized association. EnviroLogix products, including our newest QuickScan II Reader System, offer best in class performance and reproducibility; approval through AOAC helps to bring awareness to this.”

AOAC International (Association of Official Analytical Chemists) is an international association and voluntary consensus standards developing organization. AOAC standards are used globally to promote trade and to facilitate public health and safety.

For more information…

Learn more about the QuickScan II Reader System (ACC-331).
Learn more about the DON Flex mycotoxin kit (Cat. No. AQ-304-BG).
Learn more about AOAC International and AOAC certification.

EnviroLogix Announces QuickScan II

Posted on July 9, 2018July 9, 2018 by Brian Harris

EnviroLogix Inc.’s history as a technology innovator for the global agricultural diagnostic markets continues with the introduction of the next generation QuickScan II instrument for quantitative GMO and mycotoxin testing.

Portland, ME, July 9, 2018 – EnviroLogix Inc. launched QuickScan II, the next generation scanner for quantifying GMOs and mycotoxins (such as aflatoxin) for the grain, processing, and feed industries. The QuickScan platform was built for rapid detection of GMOs and mycotoxins in crops critical to the grain, distilling, ethanol processing, livestock feed, and pet food industries.

“With the introduction of the QuickScan II, EnviroLogix is delivering enhanced features and capability to our already best-in-class quantitative GMO and mycotoxin testing platform.” said Bill Welch, President of EnviroLogix Inc.. “Our partnership with the world’s leading seed, grain, animal feed, and pet food providers enables us to uniquely understand their increasing demand for improving operational efficiencies. The QuickScan II provides enhancements to meet these needs on a platform they already know and trust.”

QuickScan II extends the platform’s robust offering to improve operational efficiency. The instrument boasts expanded testing capabilities within a streamlined footprint; bringing exciting new functionality and an expanded test carrier that allows up to 22 tests to be scanned simultaneously, while requiring less space in the testing environment.

As data management needs evolve, QuickScan II enhances the platform’s capabilities for inventory tracking, quality measurement, and offering refined graphics and analytics for better decision making.

Across the markets EnviroLogix serves, the demand for stricter compliance is always rising. To aid in driving compliance, the QuickScan II expands the platform’s functionality, including user authentication, enhanced intelligence for flagging duplicate reads, and maintenance reminders and enforcement.

According to Jason Lee, Senior Business Unit Manager, “QuickScan II offers our customers benefits throughout their organization, making their jobs easier while facilitating improvements in efficiency and traceability; giving added confidence that they’re delivering on their quality standards.”

EnviroLogix Inc. is a leading producer of mycotoxin and GMO tests serving the food and feed safety market. The company continues to provide innovative solutions to its markets and was the first to offer LFD technology for mycotoxin screening in grain. EnviroLogix’s commitment to scientific innovation and providing exceptional solutions for today’s identity-preservation and food-safety environments remains at the forefront with the introduction of QuickScan II.

New GMO Soy Traits

Posted on June 20, 2018June 25, 2018 by Brian Harris

More and more US farmers are electing to plant soybean varieties with multiple modes of herbicide tolerance. Stacking these herbicide traits in soy gives farmers the flexibility to use the most effective chemical tools available to control a broad spectrum of weeds.

In addition to flexibility, the use of multiple herbicides with different sites of action also allows farmers to help control the propagation of herbicide resistant weeds, a major challenge facing the industry. Two new herbicide resistant soybean varieties have been developed and are being released to the US market: Balance GT soybeans and Enlist E3 soybeans. The Enlist E3 soybean is tolerant to the following herbicides: 2,4-D Choline (2,4-D), Glyphosate (e.g. Roundup), and Glufosinate (Liberty). While Enlist soybeans have not received import approval from China, Enlist E3 soybeans have been planted this year in a closed-loop program administered by DOW and ADM for the domestic soy market. Enlist E3 soybeans can be detected with the EnviroLogix LibertyLink (PAT/pat) lateral flow strip included in the bulk soybean QuickComb.

MS Technologies, Bayer, and Mertec LLC have collaborated to develop the Balance GT soybean system. The foreign import permits have been received for this variety but the US EPA has not approved the new herbicide utilized, Isoxaflutole. The Balance GT variety will be a stack of 2mepsps to allow for glyphosate resistance and HPPD w336 which allows for resistance to Isoxaflutole. In 2019 a Balance variety will be released that includes an additional trait allowing for resistance to a 3rd herbicide, Liberty.

What do these new soy varieties mean for organizations involved with the origination of Non-GMO soybeans? The EnviroLogix QuickComb kit for bulk soybeans provides complete trait detection coverage for the 2018 harvest to insure the success of your Non-GMO program.

Questions? Need sampling plan development guidance? Rely on EnviroLogix and its decades of industry support and innovation to insure your success.

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Q2’18 Tech Tip from EnviroLogix Tech Support

Posted on June 20, 2018June 25, 2018 by Brian Harris

Sampling

Getting ready for the busy season means planning for how to receive grain. Let’s examine the statistics of grain sampling. When you’re testing a truck or a barge, you unfortunately can’t test every kernel or bean. When you’re testing inbound corn or beans, the best outcome you can have is a fair reading for each particular truck. The goal is for the sample you take to test to be as close as possible to a representation of the truck’s true score. When we accomplish this, the farmer gets their well-deserved premium for the hard work of growing a quality crop, and you can be confident the material you’re moving downstream is of the highest quality and satisfies your customers’ needs. If there are low levels of GMOs or mycotoxins present on that truck, you want to sample enough grain, and from enough places on the truck, to find them.

So, how do we find low levels of GMOs or mycotoxins? In sampling, size matters! If you only sample a small amount from only one corner of the shipment, there’s a very good chance you won’t find them. You’re better off looking at grain from each corner, and even the middle of the shipment. When you’re sampling a truck, take as large a sample as you can reasonably handle. We suggest a 3 to 4-pound sample. If you always look for GMOs or mycotoxins in the same spot in every shipment, you’re far less likely to find them. Make sure you are probing 3 to 7 different spots with your hydraulic probe. See the diagram at right for examples.

Push the probe to the bottom, open it, and draw up. To the same point you want to mix that 3 to 4-pound sample as much as possible. Put the sample over a divider and grind as much as is practical in your probe stand (the GIPSA Sampling handbook can be found here).

Weigh out the sample you will test, and with this fair sampling, you can be more confident you’re providing the best answer possible for both your company, and for the farmer. If the sample is close to cutoff (for example, a 1.1% where your cutoff is 1%), and you have the time, take a second sample from your collected corn or beans, regrind, and retest. Go with the average score of the two tests (not the better of the two scores). The best way to keep our growers happy, and to continue providing product for Identity Preservation programs, is to sample fairly and to properly detect GMOs or mycotoxins when they can be found.

Download a primer for sampling grain from a flat-bottom truck.

Proper Pipette Position

The best way to be fair in your testing is to perform the protocol as accurately as possible. When using your mini-pipette, make sure you hold it plumb vertically.

Tipping to the side can cause the liquid to roll back into the pipette, further reducing your accuracy and quality of testing.

If you ever have any questions, or just want to talk to someone about your testing, Tech Service is here for you.

Give us a call at (866)408-4597 X 2, or email techsupport@envirologix.com.

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World GMO Cultivation

Posted on June 20, 2018June 28, 2018 by Susan Whipkey

Chart Showing World GMO Culivation by Domestic and Imported Percentages — Growing percentage of U.S.
organic commodities from import
Demand for organic soybeans and corn is outpacing domestic supply, causing an increase in imported organic commodities, and a subsequent requirement for heightened testing.

Did you know that U.S. grain imports are on the rise? The increasing consumer demand for organic and non-GMO foods has exposed a shortfall in the U.S. supply chain. Even as domestic acreage devoted to organic soybeans and corn is increasing, production remains well short of demand.

The complex risk/reward calculation, as well as the multi-year commitment, has made it tough on US farmers to commit to joining the market. An additional 1 to 5 million acres would need to be converted to meet demand. Added to that, a ready supply of these commodities on the world market from countries such as Turkey, India, Ukraine and Romania keep a damper on market premiums for these commodities.

Unfortunately, it has also led to less-than-honest business practices, if not outright fraud, within the international supply chain. The Washington Post recently identified several shipments of grain that showed conventional pricing at the point of purchase that were inexplicably identified as organic when they reached the U.S.—and proven to not conform to the organic standard.

The truth is, there is very little confirmation testing when organic and non-GMO shipments are received; the documentation provided is relied upon, endangering the integrity of all downstream usage. Imported grain gets shuttled in numerous ways through various transit points with little traceability.

Though you are familiar with what crops are grown in your area, as well as your domestic partners supplying grain, there are many ways that your supply chain can be infiltrated with commodities from unknown sources. Reliance on paperwork and handshakes can severely compromise your product as well as your reputation.

EnviroLogix is committed to getting you the answers you need to ensure that you can reliably participate in non-GMO markets, with world-class GMO test coverage and traceable, quantifiable results for corn and soy, as well as canola, alfalfa and more. Test with confidence and get your own answers, insuring your own claims and reputation.

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USDA Releases Proposed GMO Labeling Rules

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Brian Harris

Congress enacted The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard Law on July 29, 2016; and more recently the USDA released a proposed rule regarding the labeling of bioengineered foods and how this should be communicated to the public. The standard is currently open for public comment. Per Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue “We are looking for public input on a number of these key decisions before a final rule is issued later this year.” The 60-day open comment period will be closing on July 3rd. The proposed rule can be viewed and comments can be submitted here. Some of the important points that the USDA is looking for public comment on are:

Definition of bioengineered: will new genetic techniques like genetic editing (CRISPR, TALEN, etc.), RNAi, and others require labeling?
Will highly refined ingredients that originate from bioengineered foods, but do not have nucleic products that can be detected via common test methods, require labeling?
At what threshold are products considered bioengineered? 0.9%, 5%, and 10% have been proposed.
Will bioengineered levels be determined by ingredient or by product weight?
How will the bioengineered label be communicated to consumers: text claims, digital codes (QR), symbols, or text message based inquiries?

More information from the USDA on the National Bioengineering Food Disclosure Law is available via a pre-recorded webinar found here.

As you contemplate the impact that the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Law may have on your organizations, use EnviroLogix as an informed industry resource. We’re here to supply the diagnostic solutions and implementation guidance to insure your organization is well positioned to comply with this new law.

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Report from the CRISPR-Ag Bio Conference

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Brian Harris

On March 28, USDA Secretary Perdue issued a statement clarifying the department’s oversight of plants produced by new gene editing techniques, including CRISPR. With the USDA’s focus on protecting plant health, gene edited plants that do not contain genetic material from ‘plant pests’, such as viral DNA, will not require their standard regulatory process.

At the recent CRISPR-Ag Bio conference in San Diego, California, several representatives from the USDA spoke about the Secretary’s statement and regulatory status of gene edited plants. The speakers emphasized the USDA’s stance to regulate products, not processes. This is not unfamiliar territory – plants that have been exposed to mutation-inducing chemicals or radiation are not subject to the USDA regulatory process because the mutations induced are not derived from plant pests and are comparable to genetic changes that occur naturally in plants.

Gene edited crops that fall into one of the following categories are likewise considered comparable to natural genetic change:

Sequence deletions
Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs)
Sequence introduction from a compatible organism
Complete null segregants

The USDA also emphasized their commitment to providing regulatory certainty to the agricultural community. The department is looking to develop a framework for regulation that adapts to future innovation, includes “off-ramps” for plants that do not require plant health regulation, and ensures that neither the department, nor plant breeders and innovators waste time in repetitive reviews. The USDA is, of course, a government agency that welcomes comments and input from the agricultural community on policy and procedures – during their talks, the speakers emphasized that they seek unique comments and input. Although an adjacent process to plant health regulation, the USDA is in the open comment period through July 3rd for the Bioengineered Food Disclosure Act.

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EnviroLogix in the News

Posted on June 7, 2018June 7, 2018 by Brian Harris

Benjamin Weaver, MBA, Regional Account Representative for EnviroLogix Inc. was quoted in the May 31, 2018 Field&Grain article, “Mitigating Mycotoxins”. The article explores how erratic weather affects predicting mycotoxin activity, and how following rigorous best practices for storage and testing can help mitigate your risk.

Introducing Zearalenone Flex

Posted on May 31, 2018June 1, 2018 by Brian Harris

EnviroLogix is pleased to announce the launch of its newest product in the Flex mycotoxin test kits. Zearalenone Flex leverages all the benefits of the Flex line, detecting and quantifying Zearalenone in corn, wheat, wheat bran, and sorghum.

Other products in the Flex line are Aflatoxin Flex, DON Flex, and Fumonisin Flex.

EnviroLogix Inc. is a producer of mycotoxin and GMO tests that serve the food and feed safety market. The company is the leading provider of GMO tests, and was the first to offer LFD technology for mycotoxin screening in grain. Our focus on innovation and providing solutions in today’s identity-preservation and food-safety environments continues with the introduction of Zearalenone Flex test kits.

For more information about this new product, visit our Zearalenone Flex page. For news and information about EnviroLogix and its innovative products, explore this website or contact the EnviroLogix team.

DON Flex Adds Value by Increasing Throughput

Posted on March 12, 2018May 24, 2018 by Brian Harris

Test kit providers, including EnviroLogix, like to tell you how much time you can save when using their products. Why? Because a faster test means more throughput for your facility. For example, our DON Flex kit has the industry’s fastest sample prep and test time, meaning more trucks can be processed during a normal 8-hour shift.

Why is more throughput important? By allowing you to receive more product, you are adding to your bottom line without the expense of extending shifts or adding infrastructure.

In order to help demonstrate this, our field experts got together with our product managers and designed a mycotoxin kit calculator. By simply inputting some data about your facility and capacity, we can quickly and clearly equate time savings to real dollars in your pocket.

Because every truck has value, the ability to process more truckloads when at full capacity adds more to your bottom line. If we assume every truck is worth $300, here’s an example of how higher throughput using DON Flex can put real money in your pockets.

EnviroLogix has also developed a Common Extraction protocol for DON, Aflatoxin and Fumonisin, with one sample prep, a few transfer steps, and a common four-minute run time. By streamlining many of the steps involved in testing multiple mycotoxins, you can realize even more efficiencies in your workflow.

Visit our Common Extraction web page to learn more about how to increase efficiencies when testing for multiple mycotoxins.

Presenting Testing Innovations at the World Mycotoxin Forum

Posted on March 5, 2018May 24, 2018 by Brian Harris

The leading international conference series on mycotoxins – the World Mycotoxin Forum – is in the Netherlands this year. EnviroLogix is proud to sponsor this important event and lead the way in “taking mycotoxins to the next level.”

Join us in Amsterdam from March 12-14. Jason Lee, Senior Business Unit Manager, will present a workshop titled Efficient Testing of Multiple Mycotoxins in Grain: Rapid Common Extraction & Run Time on March 13 from 12:45 – 1:45 pm. This workshop could change the way you test for mycotoxins.

When present at certain levels, mycotoxins can have harmful effects on animal health and human health and can negatively impact organizational profitability. Point-of-use testing for mycotoxins is a critical risk mitigation tool. It is very valuable for assessing contamination in various grains, particularly at delivery points and import/export terminals. Multiple aspects of mycotoxin testing procedures can impact result accuracy, which can consequently produce detrimental effects on an organisation’s operational efficiency.

Accurate testing for mycotoxins is critical in assessing the quality of grain moving through the global food chain. This workshop will discuss recent innovations that improve accuracy and operational efficiency by delivering fast and easy mycotoxin testing solutions.

Visit our booth and attend our workshop at the upcoming World Mycotoxin Forum.

ASTA Seed Expo in Chicago

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Brian Harris

GMO trait detection can be fast, easy and reliable.

Visit EnviroLogix at the ASTA CSS Seed Expo 2017 to learn more about our trusted immunoassays and game-changing DNAble technology for rapid, on-site molecular detection.

EnviroLogix is proud to be the industry leader in GMO detection, with tests for every trait and the expertise and experience you need to develop custom solutions.

Visit Nevena, Chris and John at booth #346 to ask questions and see a demo.

Test your seed knowledge – identify as many seeds as you can in 1 minute and win a prize!

Would you rather schedule a private meeting? Request one at booth #346 or contact our show staff.

Your Partner in Grain Testing at the 2017 NGFA Conference

Posted on December 1, 2017May 24, 2018 by Brian Harris

Grain testing can be easy, reliable and traceable. EnviroLogix will be in Louisville, KY from December 3-5 for the 2017 NGFA Country Elevator Conference where we will demonstrate how the QuickScan system can be a valuable resource in testing for both mycotoxins and GMOs. GIPSA-approved tests for Aflatoxin, Fumonisin and Vomitoxin (DON) are now available with the benefit of Common Extraction and Common Run Time for increased efficiency. In addition, the largest portfolio of on-site GMO tests in the industry ensures that you have the data needed to manage your business and meet changing market demands.

See Ben Weaver at booth #615 for a demo, and ask how QuickScan testing can improve your workflow and help you meet FSMA regulations.

Home for the Holidays

Posted on November 30, 2017May 24, 2018 by Brian Harris

There’s no place like home for the holidays, so we’re taking some time off to enjoy the season with family, friends and each other.

Warm wishes for a happy holiday season to you and yours! Here are the hours for our offices and labs for the remainder of 2017:

December Hours

We will be closing at noon on December 15 for a company party – no shipments will go out that day.
The last shipment of 2017 will go out at 12:00 pm on Thursday, December 21. Please plan your orders accordingly.
EnviroLogix will be closed from December 25 – January 1.
We will open again for regular business hours on January 2, 2018.

Happy New Year!

Whole Foods Market Commits to Non-GMO Labeling by 2018

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Brian Harris

Whole Foods Market affirmed its commitment to Non-GMO labeling transparency for the majority of the product categories on its shelves at the recent Natural Products Expo East show in Baltimore, MD. By September 1, 2018, all products that contain unverified high risk ingredients must be verified and labeled by one of three approved Non-GMO verification programs: Non-GMO Project, NSF True North, or USDA Organic. Unverified products that do contain high risk ingredients above 0.9% must include a back of package statement of “may contain GMO ingredients” or similar declaration.

High risk ingredients and their derivatives include corn, soy, cotton, canola, sugar beets, zucchini, yellow summer squash, Hawaiian papaya, and alfalfa. Products that are exempt from required labeling include animal products and ingredients that are fed GMO feed, microorganisms, and ingredients present in the aggregate at less than 0.9%. Body care, household, supplement, and lifestyle departments are also exempt from labeling as the requirement targets food. Many companies have determined that consumers are seeking Non-GMO verified products in exempt categories (ex. animal derived products: meat, poultry, dairy). While they are not required by Whole Foods to be Non-GMO verified, customer demand is driving Non-GMO labeling.

Questions about Non-GMO verification, approved testing platforms, high risk ingredients, and creating statistically supported sampling and testing programs? We have answers! Please contact our tech support staff. We’re here to help!

Test DDGS for Mycotoxins Due to Increased Risk This Year

Posted on November 8, 2017May 24, 2018 by Brian Harris

Although ethanol plants don’t need to check every incoming truck for every mycotoxin, it is good practice to screen the first incoming loads of harvested corn carefully to get a sense of the mycotoxins that might be present in newly-harvested corn. The mycotoxins of most concern are Aflatoxin, Vomitoxin (DON), and Fumonisin. Testing for mycotoxins in ethanol plants isn’t new. It was implemented in most facilities when a secondary market for feed was found for the byproduct of ethanol production, DDGS (dried distillers grains with solubles).

Screening for mycotoxins appears to be especially important this year; double-digit percentages of corn in “poor” and “very poor” condition are being reported in 9 states responsible for 70% of the US corn production, according to the latest USDA/NASS 2017 Crop Progress and Condition Report (see graphic).

In other words, conditions are ripe, and it is important to test DDGS for harmful mycotoxins.

Feed markets have very strict guidelines about the levels of mycotoxins present. With the multiplicative effect of corn ethanol production, even small amounts of mycotoxins coming into the plant can be magnified to reportable levels in the end product. And because each mycotoxin has known negative health impacts in animals, each has individual limits that vary according to species and age.

Added to that, the new guidelines for complying with the Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA) require testing and traceability of feed components. Plants with robust quality systems have been able to utilize existing systems to comply with the requirements for analyzing hazards and reporting results. But FSMA does not give guidance as to how frequently or comprehensively to test.

In general, getting a comprehensive baseline for a season can help quality managers set their testing frequencies and cutoffs for any particular year, and support the justification for that testing. Supplementary testing of homogeneous DDGS can provide additional data points and confirmation of good quality screening of incoming materials. That approach provides the basis for complying with the requirements and intention of FSMA.

Along with offering mycotoxin tests for corn and DDGS, EnviroLogix has introduced Common Extraction testing for Aflatoxin, DON and Fumonisin that will allow for one sample preparation and a common run time when testing for these three mycotoxins in incoming corn.

The resulting operational efficiency streamlines early-season testing, and our world-class QuickScan System provides unparalleled quantification and traceability. Contact us today to find out how you can take advantage of time-saving Common Extraction mycotoxin testing.

EnviroLogix Presenting at the Midwest Shippers Conference

Posted on August 10, 2017May 24, 2018 by Brian Harris

On August 15-17, EnviroLogix will be in Omaha, Nebraska for the Midwest Shippers Association’s & U.S. Soybean Export Council’s 2017 U.S. SOY Global Trade Exchange and Midwest Specialty Grains Conference & Trade Show. This joint conference promises to be its largest trade show to date, with more than 200 international soy and grain buyer team members expected to attend from over 50 countries.

Chris Seward, our North American Sales Manager, will be presenting on an expert panel with Angela Carlson, Ph. D. from SGS on Wednesday, August 16. Their discussion topic is Ensuring Quality and Limiting Risk in an Evolving International Specialty Grains Trade. Chris’ portion of the presentation will focus on the journey of grain from seed to shipping, and assuring quality along every step. Topics include:

Life science exclusion testing on seed development
Interviewing suppliers for non-GMO programs to ensure volume and quality
Managing risk and adding value with grower seed and field sampling
Sampling harvest delivery trucks to manage risk and inventory on a large scale
Rail and barge loading – the final quality test
Vessel applications

You can read more about all of the speakers and presentations on the event website, and be sure to register if you haven’t already! We hope to see you in Omaha.

White Paper in Collaboration with NSF International

Posted on August 10, 2017October 4, 2017 by Brian Harris

Rapid Point-of-Need Molecular Detection of Roundup Ready^® 2 Positive Soybeans Using DNAble^® Technology

An EnviroLogix DNAble assay for cp4 epsps was run in the field and challenged with genetically modified RR2 soybeans
The assay performed with 100% sensitivity to the Roundup Ready 2 Yield^® trait at 0.5%
The assay performed with >99% accuracy for non-RR2 soy GMO traits
The assay is robust and easy to use. It produces results that correlate with PCR in under 30 minutes total time

DNAble is a simple, rapid isothermal nucleic acid (molecular) amplification method with results similar to PCR. However, unlike the more costly and time-consuming PCR, DNAble is highly effective testing crude sample extracts that can be prepared at point-of-need in under 10 minutes.

The DNAble Molecular Detection Kit for v2 cp4 epsps (MON89788) from EnviroLogix detects a unique sequence present in MON89788 soybeans (Roundup Ready 2 Yield [RR2], Roundup Ready 2 Xtend^®). The performance of this kit in ground soybean is described below with 3^rd party validation data conducted by NSF International’s Applied Research Center (NSF).

Both internal and independent validation studies resulted in >99% accuracy from conventional ground soy and 100% sensitivity for 0.5% RR2 ground soy.

In-House: Conventional and 0.5% RR2=40 independent samples, three assay kit lots, two operators

3^rd Party: Conventional=18 sub-samples, three assay kit lots; 0.5% RR2=10 independently blended samples, 3 replicate sub-samples across three assay kit lots

Click here for the full White Paper on the NSF website.

Authors:

Tapley¹, S. Johnson¹, B. Schindler², J. Miller², A. Rice¹, E. Whiston¹, J. Welch¹, and B. Parker¹

¹EnviroLogix Inc, Portland, ME ²NSF International, Ann Arbor, MI

Our Take on the 2017 USDA Acreage Report

Posted on August 9, 2017October 3, 2017 by Brian Harris

A lot of interesting reports are coming out of the USDA at this time of year. The USDA Acreage report confirmed the data from the prior quarter’s Prospective Plantings report: corn acres are down, soy acres are at a record high, wheat acres are at a long-time low, and cotton acres are up.

More acreage planted to soybeans seemed like a sure bet last year during planning in the US, particularly since the lower input cost was attractive to farmers on the edge of profitability. However, it will be very interesting to see if the world’s demand for soybeans can keep up with production. US prices remain strong so far, with some contract highs for beans and meal, but analysts expect that soy prices will settle back down as the world demand for soybeans is strongly served by Brazil and Argentina. With both countries facing faltering economies, selling commodities for dollars is a hedge against inflation of their native currencies. Brazil is on pace for record-setting soybean production, exceeding all predictions with excellent yields despite slightly lower acreage.

Acreage also reports the area planted to biotechnology varieties, and whether those varieties are Insect Resistant (IR), Herbicide Tolerant (HT), or stacked with both. This year is pretty much on par with 2015 and 2016 as far as the limited but steady percentage of non-GMO acreage. It has been interesting over the years to see the rise in biotech acreage, as well as the growing popularity of stacked varieties.

QuickScan Approved for Non-GMO Program Monitoring

Posted on June 21, 2017May 25, 2018 by Brian Harris

We are pleased to report that the EnviroLogix QuickScan System is an approved method for monitoring GMOs in corn, soy, alfalfa, and canola to satisfy the NSF True North Non-GMO Standard.

Click here for the official confirmation letter from NSF.

The QuickScan System is approved for testing commodities destined for human consumption and animal feed.

Users of the QuickScan System for non-GMO verification cite the system’s speed, simplicity, and real time results as distinct advantages over traditional PCR analysis.

About NSF International

NSF International’s Consumer Values Verified team offers a suite of GMO services, including Non-GMO Project verification and certification to NSF’s Non-GMO True North program. These programs cater to consumers who want to know if the food they are purchasing contains genetically modified organisms. NSF helps businesses certify their products as non-GMO, and their partners include companies all along the food chain including producers, manufacturers, retailers and restaurants. To learn more about non-GMO certification services from NSF International, click here.

Keep Mycotoxins in Mind and Out of Your Grain

Posted on June 21, 2017May 24, 2018 by Brian Harris

Remember that mycotoxins are produced by molds like Aspergillus (Afla) or Fusarium (DON). You can learn more about mycotoxins in general and find more detail on the most common individual toxins here. When we speak about controlling mycotoxin contamination, we are really discussing creating grain storage conditions that are not favorable for mold growth. Here are 4 conditions you can control to help maintain the quality of your grain and keep mycotoxins out:

Moisture

Mold needs moisture to grow so when you reduce your moisture content you improve your chances of winning the fight against mycotoxin producing molds. It is recommended to reduce the amount of moisture as early as possible and to keep the percent moisture at 14% or less.

Temperature

Keep cool and even temperatures by using proper aeration. Why? Keeping the temperature cool will make the environment less favorable for insects. Keeping the temperature even will reduce the chance of condensation that can occur from drastic temperature changes.

Insects

Insects can damage grain with digging, chewing and leaving waste, leaving it more susceptible to mycotoxin contamination. They can also bring in additional moisture.

Damaged Grain

Remember the old adage “quality in quality out”? Damaged grain is more susceptible to mycotoxin contamination. Separate or sell damaged grain to limit its incorporation into high-quality stored grains.

Are your storage practices working?

Make sure your storage practices are adequate. Monitor the quality of your grain through testing. Begin with testing incoming grain to set a baseline understanding of the grain quality. Then regularly test your grain to assure that your storage practices are working effectively. EnviroLogix offers a complete line of mycotoxin tests for your testing needs. Envirologix’ new Flex line of mycotoxin kits, which includes the market’s fastest DON test, provides fast, easy and accurate results to help you with your grain testing needs.

Monitor Your Crops for Aflatoxin During and After Harvest

Posted on June 20, 2017May 24, 2018 by Brian Harris

When you notice mold on food, you throw it out. But what if the mold was invisible—or even worse, invisible and incredibly toxic? That is the case with aflatoxin, one of the most poisonous natural compounds on Earth.

Aflatoxins are compounds produced by certain strains of Aspergillus fungi; aflatoxin-producing molds can grow under a broad range of temperature and moisture conditions, as well as across numerous crops. It is thought that more recent extreme weather and drought cycles are increasing the prevalence of aflatoxins.

Although there are some regulations around aflatoxin testing, enforcement is not consistent, and in developing countries, non-existent. The threat to humans, livestock, and pets is real, with effects ranging from mild (headaches, vomiting, disorientation) to severe (carcinogenic effects, reproductive issues, encephalopathy). It also presents a threat to billions of dollars’ worth of international trade; most recently evidenced by the rejection of several vessels of Brazilian corn bound for international destinations which contained dangerously high levels of aflatoxin.

Typically, aflatoxin gains a foothold in a crop during the harvest season. However, the real threat comes during storage. The combined conditions of heat and moisture can multiply the level of aflatoxin exponentially in improperly stored crops.

Understanding our customers’ needs to efficiently screen field crops for aflatoxin, EnviroLogix was first to present the industry with an affordable aflatoxin screening tool in 2003. We continued our leadership in mycotoxin testing with the introduction of quantification via QuickScan. And that ongoing commitment to innovation has led to our newest offering: USDA/GIPSA-Certified Aflatoxin Flex.

EnviroLogix’ Flex mycotoxin testing products offer wider ranges of results at the levels most important to you. Designed to meet the most recent USDA/GIPSA criteria, Flex kits deliver accurate results in often adverse environmental conditions. And utilizing the powerful QuickScan system, the Flex line leverages all the traceability and computing power that customers have come to rely on.

Read the full news release.

EnviroLogix Joins Seed Testing Associations at Upcoming Annual Meeting

Posted on June 15, 2017August 30, 2017 by Brian Harris

For the first time, the International Seed Testing Association (ISTA), Association Official Seed Analysts (AOSA) and Society Commercial Seed Technologists (SCST) are hosting a joint Annual Meeting. EnviroLogix is pleased to join these leading seed testing organizations in their effort to improve seed science through collaboration, networking and idea sharing.

Join us in Denver from June 18-24 if you’re in the area and want to learn more about seed technology! For more information, visit the event website.

Introducing GIPSA-approved Aflatoxin Flex

Posted on June 1, 2017May 24, 2018 by Susan Whipkey

EnviroLogix Inc. is pleased to announce that its newest mycotoxin kit, Aflatoxin Flex (Cat. No. AQ-309-BG), has received a Certificate of Conformance (2017-095) from the USDA/GIPSA Rapid Test Kit Evaluation Program.

The Flex Advantage

EnviroLogix’ Flex line of mycotoxin testing products offers wider ranges of results at the levels most important to our customers. Delivering accurate results in often adverse environmental conditions ensures assay consistency and reliability in today’s global grain markets. And utilizing the classic and powerful QuickScan System, the Flex line leverages all the traceability and computing power that our customers have come to rely on.

“Aflatoxin Flex was designed to not only meet the newest GIPSA certification criteria, but as a commitment to supporting our customers’ needs. The Flex system removes concerns about adverse environmental conditions, such as high heat or humidity, that are known to negatively impact the performance of many tests,” according to Susan Whipkey, Product Manager.

Alex Miller, Vice President, added, “Not only was EnviroLogix the first company to offer LFD technology for mycotoxin screening in grain, but the QuickScan System has proven to be the industry’s most trusted solution for grain handling needs. The development of the Flex line is the latest example of our commitment to our customers. We want them to have simple, reliable, high-performing solutions for their everyday challenges.”

Welcome to our new website!

Posted on May 8, 2017May 25, 2017 by Brian Harris

In the spirit of continuous improvement, we’ve made some changes to our website. You may have noticed that we added a lot of new content, especially specific to GMO testing and mycotoxin testing. However, most of the previous content is still here! We are working to make the catalog easier to search to ensure that you can find what you need quickly and easily. In addition, we will be adding valuable industry resources to help you navigate your daily challenges.

Do you have any comments on the redesigned site or suggestions on how we can further improve our website? Contact us with your ideas!

Visit EnviroLogix at IAOM and Keep DON Out

Posted on April 6, 2017May 24, 2018 by Brian Harris

DON doesn’t belong in your mill. Keep DON out with a 2-minute DON test. Track your testing data and report results to comply with FSMA requirements with QuickScan. Want to learn more about rapid, on-site DON testing?

Visit EnviroLogix at the Annual Meeting of IAOM in New Orleans from April 12-13 at booth # 716.

While you’re at IAOM, enter to win a FREE Risk Assessment Consultation at your facility.

Whether your company is testing for harmful mycotoxins like DON using EnviroLogix solutions, other methods or is not testing at all, you will benefit from our expert risk assessment. Topics covered will be determined by the winner and our expert, but may include:

Grain Sampling basics
Sampling technique
Sampling statistics
Sub-sampling
Sample retention
GIPSA recommendations and guidelines
Sample preparation and grinding
Grind quality importance and result impact
Analyzing samples
Common sources of testing error
Good laboratory practices
Inventory management with data
Archiving data with FSMA audits in mind

One consultation will be awarded by a drawing of entries received at the conclusion of IAOM. The estimated value of this prize is $1,500.

The duration of the on-site consultation will be 1 day, during regular business hours, and will be scheduled at a mutually convenient time for the winner and the EnviroLogix consultant.

The winner is under no obligation to purchase any EnviroLogix products or services, either before or after the consultation.

The consultation must be scheduled and completed within 1 year, before IAOM 2018.

Good luck! We look forward to seeing you in New Orleans.

2017 MOSES Conference – non GMO Testing

Posted on January 25, 2017May 24, 2018 by Ryan Whipkey

EnviroLogix, a global leader in the development and commercialization of GMO detection technology, is excited to showcase GMO testing products at the 2017 MOSES Conference for Organic Farming. To deliver a USDA certified organic, non-GMO project verified food product to the marketplace, the GMO status of high risk grain based ingredients must be confirmed. This process is known as identity preservation. EnviroLogix develops and manufactures test kits that allow various stakeholders to manage the identity preservation process by testing various types of seed or grain as it moves through the supply chain.

According to the Organic Trade Association, GMOs are prohibited from USDA certified organic products. This means that farmers can’t plant GMO seed, use any GMO containing ingredient in an organic food product, or even feed organic cows GMO alfalfa or corn. The USDA’s organic regulations require that farmers and processors prove that their product is GMO free if suspected of contamination. EnviroLogix has stepped up to help organic farmers prosper by developing and manufacturing accurate, rapid GMO testing kits.

EnviroLogix offers comprehensive GMO detection of bulk ground corn and bulk ground soybean samples. These GMO tests are marketed as QuickCombs for corn or soy. QuickCombs are point of need tests that provide quantitative results using the QuickScan reader. The QuickScan paired with a QuickComb is a great way to confirm the non GMO status of bulk corn or soy samples. Additionally, QuickCombs can be used to screen out the presence of GMOs in seed lots thereby reducing the risk that an organic grower is planting a GMO contaminated seed lot. For the organic cow or alfalfa producers out there EnviroLogix also offers a test kit for alfalfa hay and for alfalfa leaf and seed. To see these products first hand and to learn more about how EnviroLogix can help your non GMO testing efforts please visit booth #140 at the 2017 MOSES conference. Can’t wait to learn more about EnviroLogix’ products? Contact us today!

Season’s Greetings from EnviroLogix!

Posted on December 21, 2016April 19, 2017 by Brian Harris

EnviroLogix will be closed from 12:00 noon on December 23 until 8:00 am on January 3, 2017. Before we leave for our holiday break, we’d like to send our warm wishes with a snowy song.

Enjoy, and happy holidays from us to you!

Thanksgiving in Budapest at the Danube Soya Congress

Posted on November 23, 2016May 24, 2018 by Brian Harris

Delegates from the Danube Soya Congress and industry experts will discuss a sustainable and successful European protein supply in the heart of the Danube Region – in Budapest. Join the discussion on November 24-25 at the Sofitel, where more than 350 participants from all parts of Europe are expected to attend.

On the agenda:

discuss the present state and future of the European protein supply
draw conclusions from the last years
participate in scientific and practical workshops

EnviroLogix is honored to be participating in Danube Soya Congress 2016 as the leading provider of rapid GMO testing, with a complete portfolio of GMO detection solutions backed by the knowledge and experience of industry experts. Do you have questions about GMO testing or non-GMO certification requirements? EnviroLogix has the answers. Contact us with your questions today!

EnviroLogix At EuroTier

Posted on November 14, 2016April 13, 2017 by Brian Harris

EnviroLogix is proud to exhibit at EuroTier this week, the world’s largest exhibition for professional animal production, which currently has registrations by 2,629 exhibitors from 58 countries.

This year the EuroTier will take place from 15-18 November 2016 in Hannover, Germany, where exhibitors from all over the world will present their innovations for cattle, pig and poultry farming as well as in the fields of aquaculture, sheep and goat rearing.

We are pleased to partner with Danube Soya, and will share their booth and present at the Donau Soja day on Wednesday, 16th November 2016. We will also be participating in the DLG forums throughout the EuroTier event, where Donau Soja Market Director Dirk Vollertsen will talk about “Zertifizierter Sojaanbau in Europa – Einsatzpotentiale von gentechnikfreien Sojaprodukten in der Fütterung” (Certified soya bean cultivation in Europe – Application potential of non-GMO soya bean products in feeding).

If you have have questions about getting rapid results on-site when testing your animal feed for mycotoxins and GMOs, come visit with us at EuroTier. We will be pleased to talk with you and find the best solution for your needs.

EnviroLogix at the Organic and Non-GMO Forum

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Brian Harris

There are many opportunities and many challenges in the growing non-GMO sector. The Organic & Non-GMO Forum is promoted as the only domestic event that brings together stakeholders from across the organic and non-GMO value chain.

The Forum takes place in Minneapolis, MN, from November 14-15. This year’s agenda includes discussions on:

GMO labeling
Global supply and demand trade flows
Trends in the organic and non-GMO sector
The organic certification process

Still have questions? Visit our table at the Expo and ask our industry expert. Jamie would be pleased to talk with you about your GMO testing needs and work together to find solutions.

DON Flex Receives GIPSA Approval

Posted on November 10, 2016May 24, 2018 by Brian Harris

EnviroLogix Inc. is pleased to announce that its newest mycotoxin kit, DON Flex (Cat. No. AQ-304-BG), has received a Certificate of Conformance from the USDA/GIPSA Rapid Test Kit Evaluation Program.

Overall, the Flex line of mycotoxin testing products will offer wider ranges of results at the levels most important to our customers. The ability of Flex kits to deliver accurate results in often adverse environmental conditions ensures assay consistency and reliability in today’s global grain markets. And by utilizing the classic and powerful QuickScan System, Flex will ensure continued delivery of accurate test results with all the traceability and computing power customers have come to rely on.

According to Susan Whipkey, Product Manager, “DON Flex was developed specifically to conform to GIPSA’s newest certification criteria, leveraging all the advantages of EnviroLogix’ Flex platform. It offers simple sample prep and the ability to fine-tune quantification for a wide array of matrices, offering exquisite accuracy and precision with a two minute test time.”

EnviroLogix was the first company to offer LFD technology for mycotoxin screening in grain. Our focus on innovation and providing solutions in today’s identity-preservation and food-safety environments continues with the introduction of the Flex platform.

Alex Miller, Vice President, added, “In addition to our technology, we are committed to leading the industry in technical support for our partners, helping to resolve issues and address concerns of those involved in grain, feed, milling, and pet food.”

He continued, “The QuickScan System has proven to be the industry’s most versatile solution for grain handling needs. The development of the Flex line of mycotoxin tests is just another example of EnviroLogix’ commitment to providing our customers simple, reliable and cost-effective solutions to their everyday challenges.”

Increased Demand Drives New GMO Testing Technology

Posted on October 5, 2016May 24, 2018 by Brian Harris

A recent article in The Organic & Non-GMO Report described the increased interest in non-GMO (genetically modified organism) labeling, which is driving the increased demand for faster, cheaper and more accurate GMO testing technology.

More food companies are getting their products verified as GMO-free to meet consumer demand and the new national GMO labeling law. Non-GMO verification is based on testing. This testing ensures that the GMO content in food ingredients is below the acceptable threshold, as defined by non-GMO verification programs like the Non-GMO Project and NSF’s True North Program. The most common threshold of acceptance for GMO content is 0.9%, which is consistent with the threshold for GMO labeling in Europe, although the Non-GMO project does have different thresholds for seed and animal feed.

Current GMO Testing Technology

There are two widely-used methods for GMO detection. Lateral flow devices, or LFDs, detect proteins on a test strip and are most often used on-site due to their ease of use and rapid results. In contrast, PCR is performed in a laboratory. It detects the DNA of a genetically modified trait, and is the current “gold standard” test method because of its sensitivity and precision and ability to detect GMOs in processed foods. However, PCR testing does have its drawbacks. It can take up to three days and is costly, especially compared to LFD testing.

Currently, many companies use both testing methods. LFD strips are often used to screen incoming commodities for GMOs and then PCR testing is used to quantify the amount of GM presence. According to Jamie Welch, a scientist at EnviroLogix, “the two systems work well in conjunction [but] both have benefits and drawbacks.”

New GMO Testing Technology

There are new testing technologies on the horizon. With more consumers demanding to know what is in their food, and GMO labeling laws being passed, more food manufacturers are taking a closer look at their suppliers and asking for assurance that their materials are non-GMO compliant. It is critical that GMO testing be easy, affordable and fast to keep pace with the needs of the global food supply chain.

EnviroLogix developed a rapid molecular-based testing platform called DNAble. It is similar to PCR, but faster and much less expensive. It is so easy to use that testing can be performed on-site in a matter of minutes.

“It does what PCR does but with a crude sample and in less than 10 minutes,” says Dean Layton, a Senior VP at EnviroLogix, “anyone that has a basic lab setup but needs real time point-of-need answers could benefit from it.”

Photo credit: The Organic & Non-GMO Report

Visit EnviroLogix at the AOAC Annual Meeting in Dallas

Posted on September 16, 2016May 24, 2018 by Brian Harris

EnviroLogix is proud to be exhibiting at the 2016 AOAC Annual Meeting.

Please stop by our booth to see our new Flex mycotoxin testing product line, and say hello to Dr. Anna Rice (our new Manager of Technical Certifications) if you see her!

Visit us at booth #717 from Sept. 18-21 at the AOAC Annual Meeting!

See our new DON Mycotoxin test…

The new Flex line of testing solutions is fast, simple, and offers exquisite precision and accuracy

…and our comprehensive GMO detection portfolio.

EnviroLogix is the only company with rapid tests for every GMO trait on the market

We look forward to seeing you in Dallas!

Visit Us at the Midwest Specialty Grains Conference & Tradeshow

Posted on August 24, 2016December 19, 2017 by Brian Harris

If you are in the specialty grains and oilseeds business – such as growing, buying, storing, transporting, exporting or regulating them – we hope to see you at the Midwest Specialty Grains Conference & Tradeshow, co-hosted by U.S. Soy Global Trade Exchange. This event will be from August 31 – September 1 in Indianapolis, and is a tremendous opportunity for international trading companies and suppliers to meet, network and conduct business with influential decision makers in the global soy, grain, oilseed and food industry.

Chris at the 2015 Grain conference — US Sales Manager Chris Seward at the 2015 Midwest Specialty Grains Conference/US Soy Global Trade exchange

Visit our staff at booth #402 to learn about our new rapid mycotoxin tests and our innovative technology that brings rapid molecular GMO testing on-site, saving you time and money. While you’re there, tell us what you think of our new brand look!

Screening Test for
DMO Dicamba-Resistant Soybeans
in the Commercial Ag Stream

Posted on July 14, 2016May 24, 2018 by Susan Whipkey

July 14, 2016 – EnviroLogix is pleased to announce the launch of its QuickStix Kit for DMO, testing for dicamba-resistant soybeans in bulk soy. Soybeans that have been genetically modified to resist the dicamba herbicide contain an enzyme called dicamba monooxygenase (DMO) and are sold under the trade name Roundup Ready 2 Xtend™.

With European Union approval still pending for the stacked GMO event*, dicamba-resistant soybeans have seen a lot of press; soybean growers, elevators, exporters and processors may be in need of a rapid method to screen soybeans for the accidental commingling of dicamba-resistant soybeans in the supply chain. EnviroLogix has the test kits needed, offering a test time of 5 minutes, to check incoming trucks as well as storage bins at the level of one DMO soybean in 400.

Whether meeting specific identity-preserved contract conditions or protecting downstream products prohibited from including this trait, the QuickStix Kit for DMO provides fast, affordable, accurate results in minutes.

“EnviroLogix, as the market leader in rapid test kits for GMOs, has developed many strong partnerships in the agriculture industry,” said Kyle Donovan, Business Unit Manager. “This latest offering showcases our commitment to supporting the needs of all facets of the industry with the information needed for critical decision making.”

Three million acres are reportedly planted with this trait, roughly 3.5% of the total soy acres planted. These soybeans could make their way into the commercial soy stream, and EnviroLogix stands ready to support customized risk management models that can lower the chances of accidentally accepting soybeans that do not meet trade or customer requirements.

“EnviroLogix has long held a leadership role when it comes to partnering with trait providers and grain handlers,” explained Dean Layton, Senior Vice President. “It’s that partnership stance, creating relevant connections, which cements our standing throughout this industry. Together, we ensure that agricultural supply chains function smoothly, based on accurate testing results that are fair to all.”

Please click here for more information about EnviroLogix DMO tests, risk analysis, and links to other news items relating to DMO dicamba-resistant soybeans.

*EU approval was announced July 22, 2016

Roundup Ready 2 Xtend™ is a trademark of Monsanto Technology LLC.

EnviroLogix Introduces New Brand at 20th Anniversary to Usher in New Era of Growth

Posted on June 29, 2016May 24, 2018 by Brian Harris

We introduced our new brand on Monday at our 20^th anniversary celebration. The corporate rebranding reflects the growth of the company and our vision for the future. Highlighted by a new logo, recently redesigned website, and fresh communication materials, EnviroLogix’ rebranding honors our strong foundation in science while incorporating a contemporary look and feel.

Since our founding in 1996, Portland, Maine-based EnviroLogix has been recognized for the agile development of rapid GMO and mycotoxin detection solutions.

This technology helps businesses across the agriculture value chain test for safety and quality. We expanded with a second office in Brazil in 2007, and continue to grow and evolve. After 20 years of building a reputation as industry experts with world-class customer service, we are looking forward to taking the business to the next level. Plans are in place to expand our presence in South America, enhance relationships with domestic and international customers and distributors, and develop groundbreaking new technology.

The rebrand is the positive outcome of our company’s broadening footprint in the USA and Brazil, unprecedented growth potential, and increasing recognition as leaders in GMO detection. While the brand, voice and logo have changed to better represent what the company is today, EnviroLogix’ values remain the same.

“EnviroLogix is at a crossroads,”

said Dean Layton, Senior VP of Development and Marketing, “there may never be a better time to rebrand. We’ve built our reputation by listening to our customers, and addressing the challenges they face with an ongoing commitment to technical innovation and collaborative partnership. That’s one of the reasons our customers choose to work with us: we’ve been thinking ‘outside-the-box’ for 20 years. Our new identity represents our pledge to continue our innovative and forward-looking activities, while renewing our commitment to ensure the success of every customer.”

About EnviroLogix

EnviroLogix is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of rapid GMO and mycotoxin detection technology, and is proud to have pioneered many industry firsts by solving problems faced by customers and the agricultural industry as a whole. By leveraging leading technology, offering exceptional customer support, and providing deep industry expertise, we are able to develop and maintain steadfast customer relationships. To learn more, visit our About page or Technology page.

Meet Our Summer Interns!

Posted on June 23, 2016December 19, 2017 by Brian Harris

Josh Devou, Sales and Marketing Intern

Josh is from Levant, Maine and going into his senior year at Thomas College, majoring in Marketing and Communications with a minor in Finance. Josh runs for Thomas College’s Cross Country Team and tutors Finance and Economics. When asked why he chose EnviroLogix as his second summer internship this year, Josh says he was “extremely impressed with the work done here and thought that this internship would be a great opportunity to apply my coursework and learn new skills from a very innovative company and staff.”

Dante Fanning, Finance Intern

Dante is a senior at Stonehill College studying accounting. He is from Wells, ME and aspires to get his CPA and become an auditor in the public accounting sector. Dante loves the outdoors and any kind of game or sport – anything that prompts physical or mental stimulus. Dante says, “I knew this internship would impress the recruiters for when I go to apply for jobs in the fall.”

EnviroLogix to Present at World Mycotoxin Forum

Posted on June 6, 2016December 19, 2017 by Brian Harris

Industry expert Kyle Donovan -Business Unit Manager, Immunoassay Technologies – will be speaking at the World Mycotoxin Forum in Canada on June 7, where he will present the current science and best practices in rapid mycotoxin testing.

This 4-day conference is held jointly with the IUPAC International Symposium on Mycotoxins, and is the world’s largest mycotoxin event. It starts this afternoon and promises to be packed with information and resources.

Kyle Donovan, Busniess Unit Manager, Immunoassay Technologies

We hope you can join us in Winnipeg! Kyle will also discuss our next-generation mycotoxin Flex technology and will be on-site with other EnviroLogix staff to provide demos and answer questions. In addition, this event is the first public preview of our new logo and branding. Stay tuned for more details!

If you have any questions about detecting mycotoxins, contact us anytime.

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Since our founding in 1996, Portland, Maine-based EnviroLogix has been recognized for the agile development of rapid GMO and mycotoxin detection solutions.

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