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Why it's time to curb widespread use of neonicotinoid pesticides

  • Written by John F. Tooker, Associate Professor of Entomology and Extension Specialist, Pennsylvania State University
Soybean seeds treated with neonicotinoids (blue) and treated corn seeds (red) versus untreated seeds.Ian Grettenberger/PennState University, CC BY-ND

Planting season for corn and soybeans across the U.S. corn belt is drawing to a close. As they plant, farmers are participating in what is likely to be one of the largest deployments of insecticides...

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