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Evaluating Corn Rootworm Damage

July 17, 2020 | Posted in Crop Protection

Significant corn lodging may or may not be a sign of corn rootworm damage. But there is only one way to tell for sure — you have to dig up some roots and check for feeding. These guidelines from the University of Wisconsin will explain what to look for.

Managing Corn Insects When Growing Non-Bt Hybrids

May 4, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

Source: University of Wisconsin

With lower seed costs, low rootworm populations, and premiums paid on non-GMO corn, many growers are making the switch to growing non-Bt corn hybrids. Find out how scouting can help reduce the risk of transitioning.

Corteva and Monsanto Reach Licensing Agreement on Corn Insect Control Technology

May 17, 2018 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Monsanto

Corteva Agriscience will receive a license to stack Monsanto’s Corn Rootworm III and MON89034 traits with Corteva’s insect control traits.

What Effect Did Winter Temperatures Have on Corn Rootworm Egg Survival?

May 8, 2018 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: South Dakota State University

Insects that overwinter are well adapted to our cold winter temperatures, but even they have their limits.

Syngenta Corn Suit Ends in $1.5B Settlement

March 15, 2018

Source: Margaret Stafford, Associated Press

A $1.5 billion settlement was reached in a class-action lawsuit covering tens of thousands of farmers, grain-handling facilities and ethanol plants that sued Swiss agribusiness giant Syngenta over its introduction of a genetically engineered corn seed.

4 Tactics for Managing Corn Rootworm

March 21, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Iowa State University Extension

With more resistance to Bt corn occurring, Iowa State University Extension recommends growers develop a long-term integrated pest management approach for corn rootworm.

EPA Leans on Companies to Address Corn Rootworm Resistance

February 22, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

Source: Environmental Protection Agency

The EPA has unveiled new requirements for seed-corn manufacturers as the agency addresses growing concern over rootworm resistance to single-trait Bt corn products.

Resolving the Top 3 Problems for No-Tilled Non-GMO Corn

Indiana no-tillers Scott Odle shares several tips for overcoming weed challenges, corn rootworm and corn borers without traited seeds in a no-till cover crop system.

By Laura Barrera posted on February 15, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

WITH CORN PRICES taking a hit, no-tillers will be looking at where to reduce inputs and get more bang for their buck.

How Do Corn Hybrids With and Without Transgenic Traits Perform?

January 3, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

Source: Ohio State University Extension

Citing a growing interest among farmers for growing non-GMO corn, Ohio State University Extension experts discuss the yield performance of transgenic and non-GMO hybrids in the 2014 and 2015 Ohio Corn Performance Tests.

Dig Roots and Inspect for Rootworm Damage

July 8, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

Over the next few weeks is the time growers should dig corn roots and inspect them for rootworm feeding, says Ohio State University Extension.

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Preparing For New Approaches To Battle Corn Rootworm - Christian Krupke - NNTC 2015 Presentation - MP3 Download

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While Bt hybrids have been highly effective managing Western corn rootworm for the past decade, resistance has developed within pockets of the Corn Belt. Christian Krupke says no-tillers can learn valuable lessons from patterns and trends linking these resistance hot spots in an effort to prolong this helpful technology.

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