Comments on: Why Farmers Use Harmful Insecticides They May Not Need https://civileats.com/2024/10/30/why-farmers-use-harmful-insecticides-they-may-not-need/ Daily News and Commentary About the American Food System Mon, 28 Apr 2025 22:02:58 +0000 hourly 1 By: Chris https://civileats.com/2024/10/30/why-farmers-use-harmful-insecticides-they-may-not-need/#comment-309592 Fri, 01 Nov 2024 19:04:26 +0000 https://civileats.com/?p=58781#comment-309592 In reply to Valerie.

I think the point the person was making is that switching away from both the seed coating as well as switching to a Non GMO variety is a big shift – you are giving up a lot, typically: A) Herbicide resistance, so more weed issues, B) BT, so more insect issues, C) yield, and sometimes, other traits. Farmers may be reluctant to make such a big change.

Also, the Non GMO market is growing, but remains small, and the premium paid varies substantially.

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By: Valerie https://civileats.com/2024/10/30/why-farmers-use-harmful-insecticides-they-may-not-need/#comment-309590 Thu, 31 Oct 2024 19:59:35 +0000 https://civileats.com/?p=58781#comment-309590 “I’m not aware of any seed company that that offers untreated seed in a GMO variety,” ….

What about NON GMO seed? More and more consumers are instisting on NON GMO.

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