Widespread planting of corn hybrids designed to combat corn rootworm, the crop's most damaging pest in the Corn Belt, is ...
Farmers should be aware that overusing Bt corn can be problematic, according to an analysis of data covering 12 years and 10 ...
Thanks to the ongoing work and diligence by Chris DiFonzo, PhD, Michigan State University, corn growers have access to the updated Handy Bt Trait Table. The table – now in its 22nd year ...
An analysis of data covering 12 years and 10 U.S. Corn Belt states reveals that farmers suffer economic loss from the overapplication of genetically engineered corn designed to combat rootworm pests.
“‘Too much of a good thing’ is really the key message. Overplanting Bt corn causes farmers to lose some of its benefits for suppressing rootworm populations and preserving yields.” Aaron Gassmann, ...