Articles Tagged with ''western corn rootworm''

Managing Corn Insects When Growing Non-Bt Hybrids

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

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.

FMC's Steward EC Insecticide Gains EPA Registration for Field Corn

February 22, 2018 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: FMC Corporation

Corn growers have a new option for protecting input investments from resistant Western corn rootworm beetles.

Bt Resistance in Western Corn Rootworm — the Third Shoe Has Dropped

August 15, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Ohio State University Extension

Once again illustrating the importance of crop rotation, researchers at Iowa State University have discovered resistance to Cry34/35Ab1, which may be present in Herculex or Optimum corn traits.

Rootworms Likely Unaffected by Mild Winter

May 2, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Purdue University Extension

For many pests, winter temperatures are an important predictor of populations the following year, but the western corn rootworm is not one of them, say experts at Purdue University Extension.

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.

Western Bean Cutworm Potential Threat to Corn

October 23, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Ohio State University Extension

Late-harvested corn may be at risk because of western bean cutworms that have infested some fields, leaving some damaged crops susceptible to toxin-contaminated mold.

Consider Fungicide on Corn, Skip Insecticide

July 19, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

This may be the year to apply a foliar fungicide to minimize losses from disease. But only tank-mix an insecticide with it after you’ve thoroughly scouted your field.

Suspected Bt Corn Rootworm Resistance In Pennsylvania

August 11, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Penn State Extension

For the past few years, folks in Pennsylvania have heard reports from Midwestern states of continuous corn growers struggling to control populations of western corn rootworms that developed resistance to some Bt corn varieties.

Assess Corn Rootworm Protection

July 22, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Illinois Extension

A journal article published recently (July 2014) confirms that rotation-resistant and rotation-susceptible western corn rootworms are affected by Bt root tissue in a similar fashion. The citation for this article is provided below.

Keep Rootworms Guessing To Protect No-Till Corn Profits

As concern rises about rootworm resistance to Bt corn, no-tillers should employ a diverse control strategy that includes pyramided traits, crop rotation, refuge planting and adult control.

By John Dobberstein posted on June 1, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Experts across the Corn Belt are warning farmers about more documented cases of resistance to Bt corn by the western corn rootworm (WCR).

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