Offering farmers more seed choices also would help reduce Bt overuse, researchers said. Bt traits targeting insect pests such ...

The weather has warmed up significantly as of late, and that means that planting season is right around the corner. The team ...

Corn rootworm is one of the most devastating crop pests. Syngenta U.S. insecticide technical product lead Kevin Langdon says ...

Researchers identified mechanisms that regulate an underlying process corn rootworms use called diapause. By pinpointing the genetic mechanisms that help rootworm eggs "pause" underground during ...

Topping the list of concerns is the outlook for western and northern corn rootworm pressure. High numbers of beetles were trapped last year in fields monitored by the Corn Rootworm IPM Regional ...

Durastak, Syngenta’s latest innovative corn trait stack for corn rootworm protection was approved the U.S. Environmental ...

Widespread use of genetically engineered Bt maize, designed to combat rootworm pests ... The findings – informed by data from ten U.S. “Corn Belt” states – estimate that this overuse ...

Farmers should be aware that overusing Bt corn can be problematic, according to an analysis of data covering 12 years and 10 ...

An analysis of data covering 12 years and 10 U.S. Corn Belt states reveals that farmers suffer economic loss from the overapplication of genetically engineered corn designed to combat rootworm pests.

With three modes of action that provide corn rootworm control, Bayer’s SmartStax Pro will hit the market at a time when corn rootworm resistance is top-of-mind. Now that it has gained final ...