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Why You Should Plant Non-Bt Corn Refuge in the Southeastern U.S. Nov 23, 2022
Bt corn has been genetically modified to make insecticidal proteins that protect plants from caterpillars and some root-feeding beetles. In our region, growers pay an average of around $35 more […]
A Novel Approach to Preventing Worm Resistance to Bt Crops – Video Jun 16, 2022
Alabama Extension entomologist Dr. Katelyn Kesheimer and Extension Agent Eddie McGriff discuss Dr. Kesheimer’s novel approach to preventing fall armyworm resistance in Bt crops by flooding the fields with pheromones […]
Corn: Handy Bt Trait Table Updated for 2022 Mar 31, 2022
The Handy Bt Trait Table was updated in March 2022 by author Chris DiFonzo, Michigan State University. It lists the types of Bt hybrids present in all commercialized corn in the U.S. […]
Louisiana: Importance of Refuge Compliance in Field Corn Feb 24, 2022
With field corn planting rapidly approaching in Louisiana, it is important to keep in mind the value of planting refuge. The vast majority of the field corn acreage planted in […]
Minnesota Corn: Reducing Bt Acres? Implications for European Corn Borer. Jan 25, 2022
The economics of corn production challenge many farmers to minimize production costs. Hybrid selection is one way to reduce costs. Planting corn hybrids without Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) proteins for protection against European […]
North Carolina Corn: Why You Should Plant Non-Bt Refuges Nov 16, 2021
Bt corn has been genetically modified to make insecticidal proteins that protect plants from caterpillars and some root feeding beetles. In our region, growers pay an average of around $35 […]
Minnesota: Reducing Bt-Trait Acres in 2021 Corn Production? Implications for European Corn Borer Jan 15, 2021
The recent economics of corn production have challenged many farmers to minimize production costs. Hybrid selection is one way to reduce costs. Planting corn hybrids without Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) proteins […]
North Carolina Corn: Non-Bt Hybrid Yield Trial 2020 Results Oct 2, 2020
All growers who plant Bt corn in North Carolina are required by law to plant non-Bt corn (refuge). Details are specified on the bag tag, but non-Bt corn must represent […]
Bt Corn: Phaseout of Most Hybrids Proposed Oct 1, 2020
My recent post discussed the proposal by EPA to drastically change the resistance management regulations around Bt corn and cotton. You can submit a comment here before November 9th. The proposal is hard to find […]
Bt on the Chopping Block – EPA Plans Variety Phase Out – DTN Oct 1, 2020
In an effort to stave off above-ground insect resistance, the EPA is proposing phasing out many current Bt corn hybrids, as well as some Bt cotton varieties, in the next […]
