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

August 15, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection

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.

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.

NTF's Farm Progress Social Media Coverage

September 13, 2011 | Posted in Equipment

Here's a list of No-Till Farmer's coverage of the 2011 Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Ill.

Improved, Simplified Insect Protection Tools Coming Soon To A No-Till Field

Several seed and crop protection companies to expand, strengthen yield protection of corn through new traits and technologies.

By Martha Ostendorf posted on August 1, 2008 | Posted in Equipment, Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture

In-plant insect protection has long been helping corn producers sleep better at night — comfortable in the knowledge that their fields are safe from at least some of the yield-robbing threats they face.

2007 Product of the Year

YieldGard VT Triple Voted Best Product For 2007

No-Till Farmer readers select 11 products that excelled in their no-till operations.

By Darrell Bruggink posted on February 1, 2008 | Posted in Crop Protection

No-tillers — being innovative by nature — have a shrewd eye when it comes to evaluating the tools that bring them success in their operations.

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Independent Tests Said To Show An Edge For YieldGard Products

April 1, 2007 | Posted in Crop Protection

University studies and other independent research in 2006 indicated that YieldGard Plus and YieldGard Rootworm traits from Monsanto Company outperformed corn products containing the competing Herculex RW and Herculex XTRA traits, according to Monsanto.

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