Source: Jonathan Hettinger, THE COUNTER, 7/10/20


A new genetically engineered corn seed designed by Bayer to be sprayed by up to five herbicides could represent the future of farming, providing growers with more pesticides to combat the problem of weed resistance. But for how long? That’s the question raised by weed scientists, who say farmers need to start switching to non-chemical options to keep weeds under control. Over the past 50 years, weed resistance has become a significant problem for agriculture in the U.S., with more than 165 unique species of weeds becoming resistant to chemicals. 

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