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Producers should be on the lookout for corn rootworm this year!

July 15, 2024 12:18 PM

Farmers should be on the lookout this year for corn rootworm, as concerns grow over potential resistance to BT traits.
According to an extension specialist, monitoring beetle populations during pollination is crucial for assessing control performance and identifying any resistance issues.

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