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Corn rootworm trait, soybean insecticide options for 2014
2014-04-18 22:19:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
New pest control tools Entomologists say its hard to predict insect challenges before a new season. But certain pests are perennial problems that require proactive tactics to limit their impact on yield. Two new tools for farmers in 2014 will help manage the productivity threats from corn rootworms (CRW) and from soybean aphids, beetles and stink bugs. read more
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Monsanto announces grants to fight corn rootworm
2014-04-01 20:01:58| Chemicals - Topix.net
The Corn Rootworm Knowledge Research Program provides merit-based awards of up to $250,000 per award per year for up to three years for outstanding corn rootworm research.
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Mutant corn could help rootworm management
2013-12-19 20:55:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Source: Purdue University Purdue and University of Illinois researchers have discovered a novel corn mutant whose leaves are highly susceptible to attack by Western corn rootworm beetles, which could offer a new management opportunity for the expensive pest. read more
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Corn rootworm management challenge grows
2013-09-25 19:43:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Some farmers gain traction with insecticide/trait combo. Discovery of root feeding and lodging in first-year Cry3Bb1-protected corn in central and east-central Illinois is only one of several scenarios adding to the challenge of corn rootworm (CRW) control in areas of the Corn Belt. The increasing complexities are leading more growers to consider a layered approach. read more
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Corn Rootworm Product Root Ratings Available
2013-09-11 23:10:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Source: University of Illinois Each year, the performance of corn rootworm products (Bt hybrids and planting-time soil insecticides) are evaluated in several trials at University of Illinois Education and Research Centers located near DeKalb, Monmouth, Perry and Urbana. The experiments are conducted in plots that were planted to a trap crop (late-planted corn, interplanted with pumpkins) the previous year. A trap crop system is used to help ensure greater levels of rootworm pressure from year to year. read more
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