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[Podcast] Strategies for Protecting Corn Against Yield-Robbing Western Bean Cutworm

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Montag Mfg., we welcome Ohio State University field crops specialist Kelley Tilmon to discuss the rise of Bt resistant Western bean cutworm.

By John Dobberstein posted on June 7, 2018 | Posted in Crop Protection

Bt Trait Table Updated for 2017

January 20, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

Source: Michigan State University Extension

After frequent damage to Cry1F-traited hybrids by western bean cutworm during summer 2016, a new column has been added to disclose field failures, resistance or cross-resistance.

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.

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.

Why Bt Corn Refuge Compliance is Important

June 1, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

University of Nebraska Extension explains why refuge compliance is critical to preventing resistance buildup and how growers can ensure they're following compliance.

New Approaches for Staving Off More Corn Rootworm Resistance

To preserve the future viability of Bt corn, no-tillers should consider rotating traits and crops and consider working non-GMO corn into their fields.

By John Dobberstein posted on May 18, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

It Was About 6 years ago when the first cracks in the armor — in this case, Bt corn — were discovered in Iowa. And today, the threat of Bt resistance in corn hasn’t really lessened, as it’s been detected in many other areas of Iowa and several other Midwestern states, particularly in the western corn belt.

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