Fields in Huron, Perth and Durham counties have been identified with corn rootworm damage in Bt corn.

Signs of resistance to Bt trait emerging in corn

Farms with continuous corn are especially at risk and should scout their fields

Farmers are reporting challenges with Bt corn rootworm with unexpected injury caused by the pest. A Canadian Corn Pest Coalition (CCPC) release says that growers, especially those growing continuous corn, are reporting that control is failing to some trait providers and research and extension scientists. Corn rootworm (CRW) has historically been one of the most […] Read more

(Monsanto.com)

Monsanto clears USDA regulatory hurdle for new GM corn

Chicago | Reuters — The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Friday signed off on a new genetically modified type of corn developed by Monsanto after a review concluded it posed no significant threat to agricultural crops, other plants or the environment. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced it would deregulate Monsanto’s MON […] Read more