Episode 66: The Latest Tool in the Battle Against Corn Rootworm - SmartStax Pro®

<p>Corn Rootworm is the most important insect pest facing corn growers in the United States. &nbsp;Each year, around $2 billion is spent to manage this problem. &nbsp;In this episode Preston and I discuss the latest development in the battle against the pest.</p> <p>To learn more about corn rootworm, you can listen to an earlier episode in which we learned about its biology: <a href="https://anchor.fm/focusonagriculture/episodes/Episode-6-Joe-Spencer---Rootworm--the-Billion-Dollar-Bug-e4tgpk">https://anchor.fm/focusonagriculture/episodes/Episode-6-Joe-Spencer---Rootworm--the-Billion-Dollar-Bug-e4tgpk</a>. &nbsp;If you are wondering about the 2022 outlook for the insect, watch this YouTube video: <a href="https://youtu.be/-NHRqqogFNs">https://youtu.be/-NHRqqogFNs</a>. &nbsp;You can learn more about SmartStax Pro® on the <a href="https://traits.bayer.com/corn/Pages/SmartStax-PRO.aspx?utm_campaign=my22+corntraits+corntraitsolutions+traits-traitsolutions-sstx-pro-mul-brand-google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_content=ad3+corntraits+drivetraitconsideration+traitsolutions+cor+pyy+1x1+txe+gk16c5+product_brand+brand+60B3Z">Bayer website</a>.</p> <p>We love to interact with listeners and appreciate feedback on this and other episodes. &nbsp;Please reach out to us on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/NWILTDR">@NWILTDR</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/prestoschrader">@prestoschrader</a>.</p>