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New seed corn comes with risks

April 25, 2011 -The technology that plant breeders and seed companies have brought to the field in an attempt to control more insect pests and boost yield is raising some questions from a Purdue University entomologist. "Refuge-in-a-bag" technology has been approved, yet this article raises questions on its control of corn rootworm, as well as stipulations for growing Bt corn. | READ MORE