July 15, 2026

The AgriNews AgriMinute podcast: Don’t let ‘billion-dollar bug’ steal your corn yield

By James Henry

July 15, 2026 at 6:50 pm CDT

Corn that has been genetically engineered to resist corn rootworms like this one has become increasingly less effective. — Corn that has been genetically engineered to resist corn rootworms like this one has become increasingly less effective. (Purdue Extension photo/John Obermeyer)

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Corn rootworm damage often goes unnoticed until it is too late. Know your pest pressure and protect your yield potential, advises Jim Henry.

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