How to maximise corn potential in 2024’s tricky growing season Multiple actions growers can take to reduce risks to forage quality and livestock health. Many countries are reporting weather-stressed corn and the potential for elevated toxin and sugar levels. While these issues are incredibly challenging for growers, there are multiple actions they can take to reduce risks to forage quality and livestock health, beginning in the field. “You cannot change the physiology of the crop, but you can protect what you have to maximise its potential,’’ says Lisa. It is important to target the inoculant to the needs of the crop, she adds, which can be informed by analysing corn quality pre-harvesting.