Offering farmers more seed choices also would help reduce Bt overuse, researchers said. Bt traits targeting insect pests such ...

Bt (bacillus thuringiensis) corn is a critical technology for many farmers to protect fields against insects. Refuge helps preserve the benefits of Bt technology, according to Take Action ...

The Table provides corn growers with several benefits. It can help you: • Understand which hybrids have which traits—including Bt and herbicide-tolerant traits; • Avoid developing resistance ...

Farmers should be aware that overusing Bt corn can be problematic, according to an analysis of data covering 12 years and 10 ...

In these states, farmers commonly plant corn continuously ... on comparing the financial costs and benefits to themselves when using the rootworm Bt trait might help protect the trait's future ...

"Overplanting Bt corn causes farmers to lose some of its benefits for suppressing rootworm populations and preserving yields." The study found that farmers in some parts of the Midwest were ...