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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USDA will elevate its “Plant Not Plastic” initiative and promote American cotton over synthetic fibers.
The investigation does not prove wrongdoing, but it raises federal scrutiny of a major cost center for crop producers.
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