We know there are many benefits that make no-till worthwhile — less cost for fuel and labor, improved soil structure and health, better water infiltration and holding capacity — the list goes on.
In an attempt to curb further corn rootworm resistance to Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) cornhybrids, the EPA has proposed new requirements for areas that are at risk to resistance. Its suggestions, however, may not be enough.
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.
Get full access NOW to the most comprehensive, powerful and easy-to-use online resource for no-tillage practices. Just one good idea will pay for your subscription hundreds of times over.
On this edition of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by CultivAce, longtime no-tiller Jim Leverich explains why 20-inch corn rows are paying off big time on his Sparta, Wis., farm.
Needham Ag understands the role of technology in making better use of limited resources within a specific environment by drawing on a wealth of global experience to overcome the challenges facing today's farmers, manufacturers and dealers.
The Andersons grows enduring relationships through extraordinary service, a deep knowledge of the market, and a knack for finding new ways to add value as we have done for nearly 70 years.