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Genetic Modification Can Lead to Reduced Populations of Fall Armyworm

February 3, 2022 | Posted in Crop Protection

Genetically modified insects offer a sustainable solution for controlling fall armyworm, a devastating agricultural pest that has already developed resistance to both insecticides and Bt crops, says the Alliance for Science.

Sugarbeets Could Be New Cover for Forage, Tough Environments

Northern no-tillers looking for a cover crop that will winterkill, produce high-quality forage and work in tougher soils may want to consider this traditional cash crop.

By Laura Barrera posted on December 8, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops

A cash crop that's known for being tricky to no-till may still have potential in a no-till system as a cover crop.

Unapproved GM Wheat Growing In Montana

September 26, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Reuters

A strain of genetically modified wheat never approved for sale or consumption in the United States was discovered growing in Montana in July, officials with the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Friday.

Frankly Speaking

Say Thanks To The Neighbors

By Frank Lessiter posted on March 1, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

Widespread planting of genetically modified Bt corn in the upper Midwest has significantly reduced losses from European corn borer damage. Even growers that don’t plant transgenic corn have benefitted from neighboring use of these products.

USDA to Again OK Genetically Altered Sugar Beets

November 2, 2010

Source: Dow Jones Newswires

The U.S. Department of Agriculture unveiled Tuesday controversial plans to again approve genetically modified sugar beets in time for planting next year, a move that would nullify a federal court ruling in August that invalidated the approval the USDA issued five years ago.

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